Gain recognition for your exceptional training management and course delivery. Showcase your content alignment with occupational standards and industry requirements which are approved and enforced by the Training Course Certification Committee (TCCC).
TRAINING COURSE CERTIFICATION
Get the ECO Canada Stamp Of Approval
Get Your Environmental Program Certified!
ECO Canada is now offering certification of environmental training programs and courses through a division of our Accreditation Program. This program certifies both public and private training courses, seminars and workshops, certificate programs as well as continuing education courses from academic institutions and private training providers across Canada.
Certifying your program will demonstrate the competencies it offers the learners through formal validation of your training curriculum. By displaying your accreditation certification, you will increase the reach and visibility of your credible program.
Certification Process: How It Works
Identify Interest
Self Study
Onsite TMS & Instructor Evaluation
Certification Report & Decision
Program Maintenance
Steps To Get Your Courses Certified
Program Visibility
Certified courses are featured on ECO Canada’s website and have access to additional sales opportunities.
Program Validation
ECO Canada Training Certification recognizes and endorses your program.
Program Promotion
Marketing endorsement provided through ECO Canada’s extensive network such as complementary marketing support (e.g. LinkedIn, Accreditation newsletters and other social media platforms).
Program Recognition
ECO Canada Training Certification seal to feature on your program for course recognition.
FRAMEWORK
National Training Course Certification Standard
In addition to eligibility requirements, the National Training Certification Course Standard is used to assess and validate courses through the certification process in four areas:
- Program development and maintenance
- Curriculum and course outcomes
- Instructor recruitment, development and assessment
- Training management systems
Training Course Certification Committee (TCCC)
The Training Course Certification Committee (TCCC) was established in 2020. It serves as a neutral third-party responsible for technical oversight of the Training Course Certification program and exists to ensure the framework aligns with the current industry and academic standards.
Certification Fees
| FEE | COST |
| Application and registration | $1,200 |
| Training certification audit | $600 (half-day onsite TMS audit) |
| Expenses for onsite audit | Varies |
| Annual course maintenance | $850 |
Note: For new certifications, all fees are invoiced together upon the conclusion of the onsite audit. Maintenance fees are paid in conjunction with the renewal date. Application and registration is $1,200 with additional costs customized to the training provider.
Certification Working Group
The ECO Canada Training Certification Working Group is formed in partnership with industry professionals and organizations that represent environmental and academic professions. Within partnership and through consultation, the ECO Canada Training Certification Working Group develops and approves the requirements for the accredited programs and courses, ensuring graduates receive the appropriate preparation and skills to successfully join the workforce based on the training provided.
The Certification Working Group is responsible for:
