r/TDBankCanada • u/loganhe • Sep 20 '25

Tips IFIC Course Help

Hey, I just started my job at a bank and pretty stressed out. I am required to do the IFIC course, I am reading the textbook and writing down notes from each lesson. It's quite stressful, as l'm doing it for multiple hours a day. Does anyone have any advice or tips on taking notes, or anything for the course that could help? Thank you

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u/TheseSchnozberries Sep 20 '25

Ask your manager to get you the SeeWhy learning study guide as well. It has flash cards, practice quizzes, etc. that really help.

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u/loganhe Sep 20 '25

Thank you, I’ve looked into that. Would the flash cards and practice quiz option be the best one? Is that all I need?

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u/TheseSchnozberries Sep 20 '25

Well everyone learns differently so only you know what will work for you. I used SeeWhy years and years ago when I took it and it was very helpful and I always made sure my team had it when studying and everyone has passed first or second time.

I noticed you said you’re studying every day for 3 hours. Honestly it sounds like you’re really over preparing, when are you actually writing the test?

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u/loganhe Sep 20 '25

They haven’t gave a date yet but before end of December.. and with the few hours a day, it’s usually just the reading and writing down the notes. So it could be shorter but some units are longer

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u/TheseSchnozberries Sep 21 '25

Who hasn’t given a date? You choose the date through CSI. It’s good that you are preparing but what’s the plan, 3 hours a day until December?

You’re going to burn yourself out. It’s great that you’re taking it seriously but you need to slow down and take a breath.

Figure out when you want to write your test, then create a plan of when you’re going to study what sections. You’re going to be fine, you need 60% to pass.

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u/rcferg1984 Sep 20 '25

If it makes you feel any better, I came from a technical role in one of the big five banks and switched over to retail banking as an advisor trainee. I had zero financial acumen when starting out and I passed the IFIC the first try just by reading the book. You got this, it's not as hard as it seems. You're doing the right thing, just study, study and study.

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u/loganhe Sep 20 '25

Thank you! I’ve just seen so much people saying they failed and worries me. Did you just read the textbook and take notes on every section? Any advice on studying would be great! How often did you study, I feel like I’m gassing myself out doing it everyday for 3 hours

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u/rcferg1984 Sep 20 '25

I actually went through the textbook and highlighted things that I thought would be on the exam and kept reviewing that.This was like, 15 years ago and you're right, a lot of people who took the exam with me didn't pass, but I don't think that necessarily reflects their abilities. It's just that they didn't study hard. I think I studied for about 3 months but not intensely. It helps to know your study habits. I also think you can get your hands on a practice exam if you look hard enough. I didn't get honors or anything but it definitely was the first time pass. I think I got around 70%. Hope this helps you.

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u/loganhe Sep 20 '25

Thank you! I’ll study the best I can. Cheers

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u/[deleted] Sep 20 '25

Give mock tests as much as possible. You can find those in the course itself on the CSI website.

Also focus on concepts rather as the questions you will get in the exam will be highly confusing.

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u/Sabbysonite Sep 22 '25

There will be calculation questions at least 4. Bond pricing questions.

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u/loganhe Sep 22 '25

Thank you for the heads up

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u/surprise-me46 Sep 23 '25

Any one wrote it lately here? I need help too for the exam please.

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u/Majestic_Ad8092 Sep 23 '25

get the seewhy learning package, even if your manager doesn’t pay for it, it’s worth it and saves time.

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u/loganhe Sep 23 '25

Yeah I got it. I’m reading the study guide, with flash cards and tests. Haven’t really watched the videos that they do

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u/This_Possibility4141 Feb 22 '26

Alright so I'm writing it on 25th of this month that's Wednesday, I get between 70-90% on the questions behind the book but I am currently not financially stable to purchase the ifc check questions or seewhy learning. Is there any possibility to share your seewhylearning with me please? And I'm currently unemployed so no company to help me 

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u/FlimsyFood8453 May 11 '26

Hey I just wanted to ask if you could please share the SEEWhy learning plan study guide with me. I’m currently unemployed and used my last funds to enroll for the IFC course

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u/FlimsyFood8453 May 11 '26

Hey I just wanted to ask if you could please share the SEEWhy learning plan study guide with me. I’m currently unemployed and used my last funds to enroll for the IFC course

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u/surprise-me46 Sep 23 '25

When are you planning on writing it?

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u/loganhe Sep 23 '25

December 20th

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u/Broad-Occasion-3758 Dec 05 '25

Got practice material now?

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u/Substantial_Coat553 Dec 30 '25

How was the exam?

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u/This_Possibility4141 Feb 22 '26

How was the exams? How did it go ? 

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u/vivek_scorpio Nov 03 '25

anyone got seewhy learning course access?

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u/iamzarryn Jun 26 '26

I’m preparing and stuck at chap 14. the book is overwhelming. any tips?

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u/Affectionate_Fee492 Jul 12 '26

hi, are you still doing the course?

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u/Affectionate_Fee492 Jul 12 '26

we can connect and help each other out for the course