Accreditation & Recognition Fees
Accreditation Fees
The fee for an Accreditation review is $5,000 plus applicable taxes.
Accreditation is available to eligible programs with graduates and is awarded following a formal review process.
Program Recognition Fees
The initial application fee for Program Recognition is $3,000 plus applicable taxes.
Additional fees and refunds may apply in the following circumstances:
- Resubmission due to an incomplete initial application: An additional fee of $2,000 plus applicable taxes will apply where a second review is required.
- Program outside CIPS’ jurisdiction: If, during the initial review, CIPS determines that the program falls outside the scope of CIPS Program Recognition, $2,000 of the initial application fee will be refunded. CIPS will retain $1,000 to cover the initial application review and assessment work completed.
The resubmission fee applies to new Program Recognition applications received after June 30, 2026.
Program Recognition is non-renewable. Once a recognized program has graduates, the program must apply for accreditation to maintain formal CIPS program status.
Questions?
For more information about Accreditation, Recognition, fees, or the application process, please email CIPS at accreditation@cips.ca