About Practice PPE Exams
Canada's Licensing Advisor
Practice PPE Exams was founded in 2012 in Canada’s National Capital Region by Gavin Simone, P.Eng. (AB), LEED AP.
We saw the same problem over and over again:
engineers weren’t failing because they lacked experience — they were failing because the licensing process itself is confusing, fragmented, and constantly changing.
Our goal:
Make Canadian engineering licensure clear, structured, and doable.
Our mission
To help aspiring engineers achieve licensure sooner — so they can build their careers, support their families, and contribute to safer communities and better infrastructure.
We support engineers at every major stage of the Canadian licensing journey:
Our courses, tools, and AI-assisted workflows help applicants:
- Understand what regulators actually expect
- Avoid common rejection traps
- Submit strong applications with confidence instead of guesswork
Independent from Regulators — Built for Applicants
Practice PPE Exams is independent from all Canadian engineering regulators and associations. We do not evaluate, approve, or decide outcomes. We prepare applicants to meet regulatory standards clearly and effectively.
We explain how assessments really work
We focus on the applicant, not the regulator
We design tools to cut risk and wasted effort
Recognized in the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards – Test Prep Innovation of the Year
Since 2012, Practice PPE Exams has helped 25,750+ engineers move through the licensing process faster and with greater clarity.
Humayun Kathuria, P.Eng.
Licensed in BC
Fayyaz Ahmed, P.Eng.
Licensed in NWT
Pratik Panchal, P.Eng.
Licensed in ON
Jayson Abraham, P.Eng.
Licensed in AB
Matilda Mazari, P.Eng.
Licensed in ON
Humayun Kathuria, P.Eng.
Licensed in BC
Fayyaz Ahmed, P.Eng.
Licensed in NWT
Pratik Panchal, P.Eng.
Licensed in ON
Jayson Abraham, P.Eng.
Licensed in AB
Matilda Mazari, P.Eng.
Licensed in ON
Humayun Kathuria, P.Eng.
Licensed in BC
Fayyaz Ahmed, P.Eng.
Licensed in NWT
Pratik Panchal, P.Eng.
Licensed in ON
Jayson Abraham, P.Eng.
Licensed in AB
Matilda Mazari, P.Eng.
Licensed in ON
Our Team
Our consultants combine real engineering practice with regulatory knowledge to help applicants understand expectations — not just theory.
Gavin Simone, P.Eng. (AB), LEED AP
Founder Practice PPE Exams
Gavin has worked with aspiring engineers since 2012 to build courses, tools, and free resources that make licensing clearer and faster. With nine years of experience in the construction industry and publications in magazines like Construction Canada, he combines practical industry knowledge with up-to-date licensing expertise.
Gavin monitors changes to exams and professional requirements to ensure the courses and services are current, straightforward, and highly useful.
In 2012, he volunteered with Engineers Canada to help develop and test the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) reporting system. Gavin spends 100% of his time to helping both aspiring and licensed engineers succeed.
Gavin has worked with aspiring engineers since 2012 to build courses, tools, and free resources that make licensing clearer and faster. With nine years of experience in the construction industry and publications in magazines like Construction Canada, he combines practical industry knowledge with up-to-date licensing expertise.
Read more about Gavin
Gavin monitors changes to exams and professional requirements to ensure the courses and services are current, straightforward, and highly useful.
In 2012, he volunteered with Engineers Canada to help develop and test the Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) reporting system. Gavin spends 100% of his time to helping both aspiring and licensed engineers succeed.
Rose May Igdon-Valliang, Engr.(PH)
Licensing Coordinator
Chemical engineer with a background in biofuels and sustainability. Supports engineers in understanding environmental law, global standards, and licensing pathways.
Saju J. Sam, P.Eng. (MB), PMP, IntPE (Canada)
Ethics Consultant
Professional engineer with 13+ years of experience applying the code of ethics in real-world practice. Brings hands-on knowledge of engineering law and professional diligence.
Joydeep Banerjee, P.Eng. (ON), PhD
Professional Practice Consultant
Mechanical engineer and university instructor with expertise in model-based engineering and digital technology applications. Helps simplify complex topics around risk, quality, and professional liability.
9 more CBA Consultants
Reviewing your work stories
We have 9 other consultants with over 90 years combined engineering experience. They assist with CBA reviews in a variety of disciplines like civil, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and chemical.
Rohan Salave
Wordpress Developer
Works closely with the Practice PPE Exams team to develop and maintain the technology supporting engineers on their accreditation journey. With over six years of experience in WordPress and membership platforms, he focuses on keeping the site reliable, fast, and user-friendly.
Omima Tareen
WordPress developer & n8n automation specialist
Works with the team on automation and development to build systems supporting learners and internal operations. With over three years of experience, she creates efficient workflows using AI and automation to make processes faster and easier.
Maria Khan
CRM Specialist & Content Creator
Maria has over 3.5 years of experience in CRM management and content creation. She builds automated workflows, lead nurturing campaigns, and dashboards to improve engagement, while designing clear visuals, email templates, and UI elements.
Alina Kel
UX Consultant / Product Designer
Alina is responsible for UX strategy and product design at Practice PPE, focusing on improving usability and clarity across the platform to help engineers navigate licensing, CPD, and competency requirements through simple, efficient experiences that reduce confusion and save time.
Rose May Igdon-Valliang, Engr.(PH)
Licensing Coordinator
Chemical engineer with a background in biofuels and sustainability. Supports engineers in understanding environmental law, global standards, and licensing pathways.
Saju J. Sam, P.Eng. (MB), PMP, IntPE (Canada)
Ethics Consultant
Professional engineer with 13+ years of experience applying the code of ethics in real-world practice. Brings hands-on knowledge of engineering law and professional diligence.
Joydeep Banerjee, P.Eng. (ON), PhD
Professional Practice Consultant
Mechanical engineer and university instructor with expertise in model-based engineering and digital technology applications. Helps simplify complex topics around risk, quality, and professional liability.
9 more CBA Consultants
Reviewing your work stories
We have 9 other consultants with over 90 years combined engineering experience. They assist with CBA reviews in a variety of disciplines like civil, mechanical, electrical, software, and chemical.
Rohan Salave
Wordpress Developer
Works closely with the Practice PPE Exams team to develop and maintain the technology supporting engineers on their accreditation journey. With over six years of experience in WordPress and membership platforms, he focuses on keeping the site reliable, fast, and user-friendly.
Omima Tareen
WordPress developer & n8n automation specialist
Works with the team on automation and development to build systems supporting learners and internal operations. With over three years of experience, she creates efficient workflows using AI and automation to make processes faster and easier.
Maria Khan
CRM Specialist & Content Creator
Maria has over 3.5 years of experience in CRM management and content creation. She builds automated workflows, lead nurturing campaigns, and dashboards to improve engagement, while designing clear visuals, email templates, and UI elements.
Alina Kel
UX Consultant / Product Designer
Alina is responsible for UX strategy and product design at Practice PPE, focusing on improving usability and clarity across the platform to help engineers navigate licensing, CPD, and competency requirements through simple, efficient experiences that reduce confusion and save time.
Why Practice PPE Exams exists
The Canadian licensing system wasn’t designed as a learning process – it was designed as an evaluation process. In practice, this means applicants are often treated as if they already know things like:
- How to word competencies
- How detailed answers should be
- What “good” documentation looks like
- How regulators interpret grey areas
Most engineers are never taught this.
Practice PPE Exams exists to teach you these expectations in plain language and turn them into clear steps you can follow.
Not sure where to start?
If you’re not sure where to start, use our free resources to understand your licensing pathway. If you’re ready to dive in, explore our courses.
Not sure where to start?
If you’re not sure where to start, use our free resources to understand your licensing pathway. If you’re ready to dive in, explore our courses.