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How to certify
At CTTAM, our certification process is designed to be easy to navigate with a clear process track for applying for certification, all completed online. Applicants for certification/membership with CTTAM, first need to apply online at Technology Registrations Canada (TRC). Note: You will have to create an account at TRC if you don’t already have an account.
Before applying you should determine if you are eligible to be certified as a technologist or a technician in Manitoba. Your program of study must be accredited under the Technology Accreditations Canada website https://www.technologyaccreditation.ca/National-Accreditation/Overview or be recognized under an international engineering accord https://www.ieagreements.org (Washington or Sydney) to be eligible for Technologist (C.E.T.). If your program is not accredited, you will be eligible for Certified technician (C. Tech.).
Note: Applicants educated in the Philippines and who were/are a member of the Professional Regulatory Commission in the Philippines can attach a copy of their PRC card to their application. Expired PRC cards are accepted. Your academics will be recognized at the technologist level.
We are committed to helping you succeed in your application process and to grow the number of our professional registrants. If you have any questions or concerns about the certification process, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our staff is here to help you.
Certification programs are offered across a wide range of professional disciplines to validate expertise, enhance credibility, and support career advancement. The disciplines for certification include:
| Certification disciplines | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Building & Construction | Bioscience | Biomedical | Chemical |
| Civil | Electrical | Electronics | Environmental |
| Geotechnical Engineering | Industrial | Information | Instrumentation |
| Marine | Mechanical | Metallurgical Technology | Mineral Resource |
| Naval Architecture | Petroleum | Survey/Geomatics | |
After you have applied at TRC your application will be:
- Reviewed and checked for any omissions and errors.
- Payment of application fee will be requested (you will be contacted regarding remitting the fee)
- Once payment is received applicants will be sent the link for the online CTTAM ABC exam and study manual and the references will be asked to complete the online reference questionnaires
- Once the CTTAM ABC exam is taken and passed and all references have responded the application will be sent to a reviewer in your area of profession, who verifies education, work experience and the references responses
- Once the reviewer has verified the application, it will be sent for final review by the Chair of our Certification Committee.
- Applicants will be notified once the application has been approved, the next steps (payment of our application fee and our certification dues) and which certification designation you have been approved to use..
- Please note that application processing times can vary depending on factors such completion of the CTTAM ABC Exam and how quickly we receive reference responses. While processing times may vary, we aim to review applications within 1–4 weeks..
NOTE: All applicants must pass the online CTTAM ABC exam (exam covers our act, bylaws and code of ethics) and all three of their references must complete the online reference questionnaire for your application to move through the review process and to be approved.
We are committed to helping you succeed in your application process and to grow the number of our professional registrants. If you have any questions or concerns about the certification process, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our staff is here to help you.
Application status
You are also able to track the status of your application by logging into your account on the TRC website.
Appeals
All applications are subject to approval. You will be advised of the title for which you are eligible before paying the application fee.
• If your academic credentials are not TAC or IEA Accords accredited, you are eligible only for the C.Tech. designation. There is no appeal of this academic eligibility decision.
• Applicants approved as C.Tech. may take a technical examination to reclassify to C.E.T. Details are available at: https://cttam.com/technical-exams
• If your academic credentials are accredited but your work experience is determined not to meet the Technologist level, an appeal is available. CTTAM assesses only work experience gained within the past 10 years.
Appeal Process
1. Contact CTTAM by email to discuss your approved title and the reason you wish to appeal.
2. If CTTAM determines your application is eligible for appeal, a $500 non-refundable appeal fee applies.
3. You will be advised of any additional information or documentation required (this may include a competency summary or a competency examination).
4. Your application will be reviewed by the CTTAM Appeals Committee (discipline-specific and subject-matter experts).
5. You will be notified of the outcome within 1–4 weeks.
Additional details
For an academic program to be accredited, it must be listed on the TRC’s website under accredited programs. Programs can also be accredited under either the Sydney or Washington Accords. If your program is not accredited, you can only be certified as a Technician upon your application approval. The TRC website is a good resource tool where you will find detailed information, a roadmap that leads to you becoming CTTAM certified.
Internationally educated professionals
Internationally education professionals are required to provide an international credential advantage package (ICAP) course-by-course academic evaluation from World Education Services (WES). You must have received your WES assessment to submit your application online. Applicants who have graduated from a technical program are required to have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience to be certified. CTTAM recognizes relevant international work experience.
Application fee and dues
Our application fee is $200.00. When you receive our Board of Directors approval letter, annual dues will apply. For 2026, our annual certified registrant dues are $235.00. Our complete dues and fees schedules are available in our annual fees and dues section.
How to pay
CTTAM is currently not set up to collect online payments. After your submitted application has been approved, you will receive an email requesting payment of the $200.00 application fee.
CTTAM accepts e-transfer, Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards.
E-transfers should be sent to CTTAM’s email at admin@cttam.com.
To provide a credit card number over the phone, please call 204-784-1081 or 204-784-1083.
Required application documents
Documents that are required to be attached to your on-line application as PDF formatted files:
- Diploma or Certificate;
- Transcripts;
- An up-to-date work history which is the work experience portion of a resume. A full resume will also be accepted;
- A current job description for relevant supervised practice. Your supervisor must sign the job description on each page;
- A WES/ICAP course by course academic assessment (if you were educated outside of Canada)
- Two forms of identification — driver’s license and passport.
Below are online handbooks that go into more detail on the different registration levels.
Certified Technologist
For professionals with a minimum of two years of relevant technical experience. All applicants for C.E.T. must be a graduate of a three year accredited applied science, engineering or information technology technician program.
Certified Technologist handbook (PDF file)
Certified Technologist profile (PDF file)
Certified Technician
For professionals with two years of relevant technical experience. All applicants for C. Tech. must be a graduate of a one or two year applied science, engineering, information technology technician program, any relevant technical program of less than two years or a military program.
Certified Technician handbook (PDF file)
Certified Technician profile (PDF file)
Student
Student membership provides students with resources to assist them in their career path to become a technology professional. This membership is for those enrolled in an appropriate full-time technology program.
Student membership information (PDF file)
Student application (Fillable Form). Application to be filled-out and submitted to CTTAM for approval.
Technology Registrations Canada detailed application guide
View the detailed instructions (PDF file) for step-by-step instructions on how to apply online at Technology Registrations Canada.
Transferring from other provinces
Other provincial organizations in Canada grant similar designations to Manitoba. A person registered and in good standing as a Technologist or Technician in another province can apply to transfer their certification under the terms of the Canada Free Trade Agreement. It is important to note that a designation only has effect within the province in which it was issued.
Click here for information on the inter-provincial transfer process (PDF file)
Inter-provincial transfer form (PDF file)