A certification indicating knowledge in key issues facing aging members of the population (individuals in their 50s, 60s and 70s) including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid planning, housing and retirement. |||The CSC program is a 30-hour self-study program comprised of five modules totaling 25-30 hours offered by the Institute of Business & Finance (IBF). The course includes three final exams administered by the National Association of Securities Dealers and requires 15 hours a year of continuing education for the first five years following certification.