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Looking for a comprehensive study package to take you from start to finish? Get all our CSC exam prep materials in one convenient money-saving package.

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Get the targeted push you need to firm it up fast with our stand-alone study solutions. You'll find our Study Notes, Test Banks and other score-boosting exam prep resources here.

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Study Packages

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Exam 1 and 2 Package

Get all of our CSC Exam 1 and CSC Exam 2 study resources in one convenient money saving package.

Exam 1 Study Notes

$79

Exam 1 Test Bank

$69

Exam 2 Study Notes

$79

Exam 2 Test Bank

$69

CSC Math Workbook

$39

Total Value

$335

Bonus Items:
  • Ask the Prof. Support Forum
  • Video explanations of select topics
  • Success Guarantee (learn more)
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Exam 1 Package

Get all of our Exam 1 study resources in one convenient money saving package.

Exam 1 Study Notes

$79

Exam 1 Test Bank

$69

CSC Math Workbook

$39

Total Value

$187

Bonus Items:
  • Ask the Prof. Support Forum
  • Video explanations of select topics
  • Success Guarantee (learn more)
$159
 
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Exam 2 Package

Get all of our Exam 2 study resources in one convenient money saving package.

Exam 2 Study Notes

$79

Exam 2 Test Bank

$69

CSC Math Workbook

$39

Total Value

$187

Bonus Items:
  • Ask the Prof. Support Forum
  • Video explanations of select topics
  • Success Guarantee (learn more)
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Individual Products

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Study Notes


By: Prof. Brian Gordon, CFA, CFP, CIM, MBA, FCSI

The Exam Success Study Notes for the CSC exams provide a plain language, easy to understand, non-technical summary of the exam critical points covered in the CSI course textbooks.

DELIVERY FORMAT:

On demand (Printable PDFs).

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

CSC candidates who want the most streamlined and simplified summary notes to prepare for their CSC exams.

Cut Your Reading by 50%!

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CSC Exam 1 Study Notes Details:
  • Learn what you need to know in just about 150 pages!
  • Full topic coverage, exam tips and insights
  • Read online for your personal use
  • Access granted from date of purchase and expires on your exam day
  • Click on the PDF below for a sample of the study notes
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CSC Exam 1 Study Notes
$79
CSC Exam 2 Study Notes Details:
  • Learn what you need to know in just about 190 pages!
  • Full topic coverage, exam tips and insights
  • Read online for your personal use
  • Access granted from date of purchase and expires on your exam day.
  • Click on the PDF below for a sample of the study notes
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CSC Exam 2 Study Notes
$79

CSC Exam 1 and Exam 2 Test Banks

 
By: Prof. Brian Gordon, CFA, CFP, CIM, MBA, FCSI

The Exam Success CSC Test Banks will help you gauge your test-taking abilities, identify your strengths and weaknesses and tie together core concepts that you need to know to get ready for the real exam. It is a progress diagnostic tool of exam-like multiple choice questions of varying difficulty. It includes comprehensive answer explanations.

DELIVERY FORMAT:

On demand (Online only, not printable).

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

CSC candidates who are looking for more practice questions to rapidly reinforce and boost their knowledge, skills and confidence leading up to their CSC exam.  

Lock in Your Exam Knowledge!

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CSC Exam 1 Test Bank Details:

  • 300+ multiple-choice Q&A organized by CSC Chapter
  • Unlimited attempts at each quiz (results tracked)
  • Free repeats – up to 2 years or when you pass (whichever comes first)
CSC Exam 1 Test Bank
  $69

CSC Exam 2 Test Bank Details:

  • 370+ multiple-choice Q&A organized by CSC Chapter
  • Unlimited attempts at each quiz (results tracked)
  • Free repeats – up to 2 years or when you pass (whichever comes first)
CSC Exam 2 Test Bank
  $69

Math Workbook


By: Prof. Brian Gordon, CFA, CFP, CIM, MBA, FCSI

An indispensable user-friendly guide for all students, the Exam Success CSC Math Workbook is the definitive score improvement handbook for learning and reviewing the must-know CSC Exam 1 and CSC Exam 2 financial math concepts and formulas, all in under 60 pages.

DELIVERY FORMAT:

On demand (Printable PDFs).

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Students who haven’t done math in a while and need a refresher or those who are just starting to prepare and need to learn the math concepts from the ground up.  

Get the Extra Marks You Need to Pass!

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CSC Math Workbook Details:
  • Easy-to-follow explanations that break down the math concepts (from the foundations to the tough stuff) into clear, manageable tools
  • 30 multiple-choice practice problems for realistic review
  • 50 step-by-step application of concepts to example problems
  • Access granted from date of purchase and expires on your exam day
Topics Covered:
  • Basic math operations
  • Time value of money calculations
  • Bond math
  • Accrued interest calculations
  • Dividend discount model calculations
  • Mutual fund calculations
  • Portfolio management theory calculations
  • Financial statement ratios
  • Time weighted rate of return calculations
  • Standard deviation
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CSC Math Workbook
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Private Tutoring

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Created and led by Prof. Brian Gordon, CFA, CFP, CIM, MBA, FCSI.

Bring Exam Success’ two decades of Financial Services Industry exam prep know-how to you, wherever you are, with Private Tutoring, our most personalized online exam prep option for your CIM exams. Prof. Gordon will devote as much time as you choose to the topics and areas of concern that best reflect your interests, ensuring each study session propels you closer to exam success. With a student-Prof. ratio of 1:1, and the powerful visual and interactive capabilities afforded by our virtual classroom, it doesn’t get more customized than this!

DELIVERY FORMAT & TIMING:

Live online, powered by Zoom. 2 hour minimum. All tutoring sessions are recorded so that you can go back and reference them many times over as you study.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

CIM Program candidates who have lists of specific questions or want to crack the code on as much content as possible in the shortest amount of time possible without any distractions.

How does it work?


Watch Prof. Gordon demo a zoom tutoring session.


How much does it cost?

  • Start with a free consultation or jump right in and book a paid hourly tutoring session.
  • 15-Minute Consultation: Free
  • Private Tutoring: CAD 220 / hour (2-hour min)

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

The number of hours, from 2 on up, and where to spend them depends on your specific goals and the span of exam topics you need to cover.

Many Exam Success students use tutoring as a study supplement and they generally have a sense of what their strengths and weaknesses are and want to drill down on specific topics, concepts or questions they find challenging. With the focused attention tutoring delivers, they are able to get over the passing score.

The decision as to how many tutoring hours to take ultimately will come down to your specific situation and needs — there is no set tutoring syllabus.

If you think you might be interested in many hours of tutoring, it is suggested you start with one or two initial sessions to ensure that your coaching sessions are adequately useful.

You can work with Prof. Gordon (one of world’s best tutors for the CFA, CFP, CIM, CSC Program exams) no matter where you live thanks to online conferencing technology.

Exam Success’ live online tutoring provides a real-time, interactive experience, and is available to anyone with an internet connection from the comfort of any place at a time that is convenient for you (tutoring times are subject to availability). We use the Zoom platform to ensure you receive the best possible instruction in a highly engaging digital environment.

Exam Success is a leader in the Financial Services exam preparation industry and we feel we offer extremly high-quality preparation. That said, we also recognize that tutoring can be a big investment and student success and satisfaction are our top priorities. That’s why we offer the opportunity for your to get to know Prof. Gordon and his teaching style before you decide to book tutoring sessions.

Get a sneak peak of a tutoring session by watching the demo video of Prof. Gordon breaking down how the tutoring sessions works, or meet him live, face-to-face for a pre-tutoring session consulation to discuss your needs and expectations. Both options are free and a great way to get a walkthrough before you decide.

Booking is easy and fast (< 2 minutes):

1. Select the Free Consultation (15 minutes) or Paid Tutoring (min 2 hours) option.

Note: If you are unsure about jumping into tutoring, a consultation with Prof. Gordon will provide you the opportunity to get to know each other prior to you purchasing tutoring hours.

2. Select the date and time slot for your web conference (zoom meeting).

Due to high demand, we often have limited availability (especially in our busiest periods right before exams). We recommend you book 2-3 weeks in advance of your ideal meeting date.

3. Complete the contact/intake form.

Be sure to provide us with information about yourself, including the name of the exam you are preparing for, your planned exam date, your educational background, your previous study/exam experience… Please keep in mind that the more detailed the information the better we will be able to serve you.

4. Enter your credit card information (not required for a free consultation).

Payment Policy:

1. The total cost of the Exam Success tutoring depends on the number of tutoring hours booked. To receive Exam Success tutoring the student must pay the full amount at the time of booking, prior to the session.

2. All prices listed are in Canadian dollars. Taxes are extra.

Cancellation Policy:

1. Exam Success must receive written notification of the Student’s intention to withdraw from tutoring 48 hours or more prior to the initial tutoring session. If notification is received by 48 hours before the tutoring session a refund for that session less a fifty dollar ($50.00) nonrefundable administrative fee will be arranged.

2. For a Student currently being tutored who needs to reschedule or cancel a tutoring appointment, the Student must notify Exam Success 48 hours prior to the scheduled session. Otherwise, Student will be charged for the scheduled session.

Learn from the best!

Prof. Gordon is one of Canada's most experienced exam prep experts!

Brian Y. Gordon, CFA, CFP, CIM, MBA, FCSI, is a former tenured Finance Professor teaching at numerous Canadian Universities.

Since 1999, Prof. Gordon has been a featured lecturer and workshop facilitator for CFP and CFA review programs offered across Canada.

Prior to entering academia, Prof. Gordon developed his expertise in the discount brokerage, full service brokerage and banking industries, specializing in investment management, business development, strategic sales and marketing, and wealth management training.

Prof. Gordon holds a BA in Economics from the University of Toronto, an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in the UK, and was awarded his CFA charter in 1999. In 1995, Prof. Gordon was granted a fellowship from the Canadian Securities Institute, earning the prestigious FCSI designation.

Prof. Gordon successfully challenged the CFP Professional Proficiency Examination and was awarded the right to use the CFP designation in 2005.
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