Obtaining Certification

Code of Conduct

All PAIP® candidates and practitioners are responsible for upholding PAIP Canada's Code of Conduct.

Academic Requirements

To obtain the PAIP certification, candidates must begin by registering for the curriculum and passing each module. Afterward, an independently proctored final exam covering the entire curriculum will be administered. Those who undertake the PAIP designation must also complete a financial plan assigned by PAIP Canada.

No prerequisites are necessary to register for the PAIP designation.

A full breakdown of the PAIP content can be found here.

Experience Requirements

After completing the academic requirements, candidates must provide a letter from their people manager (or human resources department) detailing their current job title and responsibilities.

Those who do not meet the minimum experience requirements, will be granted a three-year window to obtain this experience. During this time, it may still be possible to use the PAIP credentials if all other conditions are met and PAIP Canada has granted permission in writing.

Each request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 

Letter of Reference

The final step is to provide a letter from the candidate people manager (or human resources department) that confirms the individual's employment and good character.

The character reference and work experience requirement may be confirmed in one letter if the conditions are met.

Pricing

The cost to register for the PAIP designation is $888.00. The cost of the annual renewal is $188.00.

All prices are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change.