How to Enroll

PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS

A Special Federal Initiative, funded by the Government of Canada's Sectoral Initiatives Program for Canadian Residents located outside of British Columbia, covers the examination fees for a limited number of first-time applicants, on a first-come, first-served basis, who are fully qualified and who submit a complete application package including all documentation required - please see website at: Support for Canadian Residents to Obtain Professional DM Designations

The WDA Grant, which is an initiative made possible by the Province of British Columbia for BC Residents only, covers the examination fees for a limited number of first-time applicants, on a first-come, first-served basis, who are fully qualified and who submit a complete application package including all documentation required - please see website at: Support for BC Residents to Obtain Professional DM Designations

Applicants must meet all of the educational and work experience criteria as set out under Eligibility Qualifications in order to be eligible to sit the certification examinations.

Before submitting an application, please review the important examination information in the document entitled Policies and Procedures.

For certification examination accommodation requests, please contact NIDMAR directly - see contact information provided below.

Use the following link to view or print a copy of the Examination Preparation Guide.

Applications must include:

Application form with the following information:
- Applicant's name, title and other contact information
- Which examination you are applying to write: CRTWC or CDMP
- Date of the examination
- Location where it will be written
- Method of payment
- Dated and signed by the applicant
Education Summary including official academic transcripts and other course certificates.
In order to verify educational backgrounds, official transcripts are required. To be considered valid, official transcripts from educational institutions must bear the official seal of the institution, the signature of the institution's registrar, and the seal on the envelope bearing the transcript cannot be broken.
Letter(s) of Attestation on employer letterhead signed by manager / supervisor verifying employment criteria.
Non-refundable application fee of $150.00

May 29, 2024

Locations of Examinations:

Calgary, AB
Edmonton, AB
Maritimes
Ottawa, ON
Toronto, ON
Vancouver, BC
Winnipeg, MB

Cost:

$150 non-refundable fee due with submission of application due by the end of day March 23, 2024.
$325 due upon receipt of acceptance of application and prior to May 4, 2024.

Apply to write the May 29, 2024 exam using the online application form.

Timelines:

Applications must be received by end of day March 23, 2024.
Acceptance of applications to be advised by end of day April 27, 2024.
Final payment of $325 must be received prior to May 4, 2024.
Examination to take place May 29, 2024.

Please ensure that the documentation required is sent to the designated addresses provided.
Grant Applications and any grant inquiries must be submitted to nidmar@nidmar.ca
Exam Applications must be submitted to certification@nidmar.ca
Original unopened transcripts must be submitted by mail to:
Canadian Certification Council c/o NIDMAR 4755 Cherry Creek Road, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 0A7
OR emailed to certification@nidmar.ca directly from institute of issue.