Professional Examination Sitting via the PSB

Registration for the Spring 2026 examination will open in January

The Spring 2026 sitting of the Professional Examination will take place remotely using online proctoring technology. No in-person locations will be hosted and candidates will not be required to find an invigilator.  Candidates will sit the Examination in their own home or a location accessible to them using a laptop or computer. The technology requirements are listed on the certification portal.

The Professional Examination is a formal, multiple choice Examination that is offered twice in each year – once in the Spring and once in the Fall. The purposes of the Professional Examination are:

• To assist in assessing your suitability for admission to full (certified) membership in your Provincial/Territorial Institute or Association
• To evaluate your understanding, comprehension, interpretation and ability to apply the CIP Code of Professional Conduct,
• To assess your comprehension and understanding of broader issues of professionalism and related, relevant competencies for professional planners

You will need to apply to PSB to write the Professional Examination and can only do so if you have successfully completed all the other requirements. Mentorship and Sponsorship logs will be due by February 1, 2026 in order to be reviewed ahead of the registration deadline.

For more information and to register for the exam sitting visit the Professional Standards Board website here. 

The fall sitting is September 14, 2026