When will you get your P.Eng. in Canada? To understand, let's look at the major licensing steps:
- Submitting your initial application. Collecting and sending over your transcripts, proof of identity and other documents is the first step in the process. This can take a little longer if your transcripts need to be translated.
- Technical exams. This step is assigned to internationally trained engineers who attended a university that doesn't have a Washington Accord partnership with Canada. It can add 12 months to your application if you write your assigned exams over two sittings. For solutions to past exams, view our Technical Exam page.
- Competency-Based Assessment (CBA). This deep look into your work history is necessary for all applicants. It involves providing detailed examples of work experience that demonstrate technical competencies and professional skills. For most folks, it takes up to 7 months from starting to write your examples to get them approved by your association. Some associations can be quicker. For help with this step, use our free 34 CBA mini-course (most associations) or our free 22 CBA mini-course (APEGA).
- National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE). The NPPE is a 2.5-hour multiple-choice test covering law, ethics, and professional practice topics. This step is essential for demonstrating an understanding of Canadian engineering practices and standards. The NPPE step takes about 5 months. You have to be eligible to write it, pick a sitting, study, write the exam and wait 3 weeks for the result. For help with this step, use our free NPPE mini course.
We've put these timelines below to help you predict when you might get your P.Eng. in Canada. Enjoy!