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The Canadian Association of Instructional Designers (ACCP-CAID) is …

a member-led organization committed to advancing the instructional design profession across Canada and beyond. We champion high standards of practice through a competency-based model, while offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, networking, and recognition.

Instructional Designers work in diverse settings—from corporate training and higher education to government organizations and not for profits. Whatever your area of expertise, ACCP-CAID is here to support your growth and amplify your impact.

Explore our organization to discover the benefits of joining our community, our certification pathways, and the wide range of events and resources available to our Members, Associates, and Community.

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Unlock Your Certified Professional Future

Becoming a Certified Member of ACCP-CAID recognizes your commitment to professional excellence in instructional design. This designation provides full access to Member benefits—including events, resources, and leadership opportunities—and includes a listing in the Certified Member Directory and use of the ACCP-CAID Digital Seal.

Certified Members undergo a full competency-based evaluation based on skills and experience. Certified Members are eligible to sit on the Board of Directors and participate in organizing the Association’s activities and events.

Explore How to Join Our Community

We aim to meet Instructional Designers where they are in their career and professional development journey by offering options to become a fully Certified Member, a Non-Certified Associate, or gain Community Access.

Events

  • Educating for a World That No Longer Exists? The Responsibility of Educational Design in the Age of Fake News

    Masterclass | June 1, 2027 | 12:00 pm

  • Designing for Motivation and Belonging

    Masterclass | May 4, 2027 | 12:00 pm

  • Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in the Age of Chatbots: Disruptions, Resistance, and Empowering Reconfigurations

    Masterclass | April 22, 2027 | 12:00 pm

  • Professionalizing Digital Education Design: Identification and Analysis of Professional Competencies

    Masterclass | April 6, 2027 | 12:00 pm

  • Leveraging Creativity and Innovation to drive Change in L&D

    Masterclass | March 25, 2027 | 12:00 pm

  • AI for Instructional Design: Integrating Tutorial Support for the learners into the design of a Training Program

    Masterclass | March 9, 2027 | 12:00 pm

  • Big Shiny Courses - LMS Transition as Opportunity to Uplift Digital Learning

    Masterclass | February 9, 2027 | 12:00 pm

  • Generative Artificial Intelligence and Changes in Instructional Design Practices: What Can History Teach Us?

    Masterclass | January 28, 2027 | 12:00 pm

  • “Enough”: A New Design Principle for Learning

    Masterclass | January 12, 2027 | 12:00 pm

  • Integrating a Chatbot into the Classroom: Uses, Possibilities, and Limitations

    Workshop | May 20, 2027 | 12:00 pm

Looking for a Certified Instructional Designer?

Discovering the perfect Instructional Designer for your project just got easier with our Certified Directory. Find French and English experts ready to tailor solutions to your unique needs. Explore our directory today and empower your learning initiatives with the right expertise at your fingertips.

FEATURED MEMBER

Katrin is an award winning, internationally known expert in the design and analysis of serious games and in gamification in the classroom.

She holds two computer science degrees and a PhD in educational technology. She is a Certified Instructional Designer with a graduate certificate in serious game design and research.

KATRIN BECKER

Certified Member Since

2012

Employers

Do you have an instructional design related position open?

Why not list it on our Member’s-only Job Board?

When you list your open position on the ACCP-CAID Job Board you are guaranteed to only have Certified Instructional Designers reviewing and applying. 

Organizations

We invite Instructional Design, eLearning, education / training  organizations, and post-secondary institutions to partner with us.