Thread by @TundeTASH

A breakdown of Certifications in Canada categorized into:

- Designation
- Brief description &
- Website of certifying body.

Professions are in:

- Accounting/Finance
- Architecture/Design
- Aviation
- Bank/Insurance
- Engineering
- Education
- Health
- HR
- Community / NGO

It is important to note that some jobs require certifications to practice while some are not legally required. However, having a certification 'might' increase chances.

Look through the website and contact if you have questions. Especially if it can be issued outside Canada.

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

1. CPA (Chattered Professional Accountant): The CPAs are recognized as some of the best Canadian accountants.

Link: tiny.cc/vwu3iz

2. CFP (Certified Financial Planner): They are recognized by the Financial Planning Standards Council and what they do is assess client portfolios and optimize their returns.

Body: Financial Planning Standards Council.

Link: fpcanada.ca

3. CFSA (Certified Financial Services Auditor): They are internationally recognized by The Institute of Internal Auditors Canada. This designation audits financial institutions.

Link: tiny.cc/txj3iz

4. CGAP (Certified Government Auditing Professional): This is by the Institute of Internal Auditors and they specialize in public-sector auditing.

Link: tiny.cc/n9s3iz

5. CIA (Certified Internal Auditor): This is by the Institute of Internal Auditors and what they do is inspect companies finances to reduce losses.

Link: tiny.cc/0dt3iz

6. CFA (Chattered Financial Accountant) – (Edmonton)

Link: tiny.cc/bgt3iz

7. CFA (Chattered Financial Analyst) – Calgary: This designation is given to members accepted into the internationally renowned organization the CFA Institute.

Link: tiny.cc/xzt3iz

8. CIWM (Certified International Wealth Manager)

Link: tiny.cc/dnu3iz

9. CIM (Chattered Investment Manager): This is recognized by the Canadian Securities Institute and a CIM is one of the highest-rated investment managers.

Link: tiny.cc/mau3iz

10. CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter): The CLU is recognized by the Institute for Advanced Financial Education and what they do is optimize clients’ life insurance plans.

Link: iafe.ca/designation/

ARCHITECTURE / DESIGN

1. CCCA (Certified Construction Contract Administrator)
Link: tiny.cc/uev3iz

2. CEC (Construction Estimator Certified)
Link: bit.do/fqedp

3. Architect
Link: bit.do/fqedS

4. BEFA (Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect)
Link: bit.do/fqedS

5. CA (Chartered Appraiser): The Chartered appraisers are recognized by the Ordre des évaluateurs agréés du Québec and they assess the value of a variety of assets.

Link: tiny.cc/fnv3iz

6. CEC (Construction Estimator Certified)
Link: bit.do/fqeeE

7. LEED AP (LEED Accredited Professional)
Link: tiny.cc/9uv3iz

AVIATION

1. A.A.P (Accredited Airport Professional)
Link: bit.do/fqeo7

2. A.E.E. (Accredited Airport Executive)
Link: bit.do/fqeo7

BANK / INSURANCE

1. CCSA (Certification in Control Self-Assessment)
Link: tiny.cc/rwy3iz

2. CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance)
Link: tiny.cc/9xy3iz

As the above and links have been updated accordingly, you can follow previous thread here with other details:

https://twitter.com/tundetash/status/1220440024354902016