Joining the ACCP-CAID is a two step process:

  1. Submit an Application form and documents as required for review. Specific information about the portfolio is available below.

  2. Pay a $50 non-refundable application and assessment fee.

 

 

 

There are two pathways to become a member, each involving a different evaluation process:

  • Training option: this method consists of submitting to ACCP-CAID the proofs of formal training that demonstrate that you have acquired the necessary competencies outlined in the ACCP-CAID’s Instructional Design Competencies document.
  • Work experience option: this method consists of requesting to the Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL) for an assessment and recognition of acquired skills, recognized by ACCP-CAID. I4PL is a Canadian organization known formerly under the name of Canadian Society for Training and Development – CSTD.

Training Obtained in Canada
If you choose this option, you will be required to submit evidence of any formal training you have taken that covers each of the competencies outlined in the ACCP-CAID’s Instructional Design Competencies document. A graduate diploma in Educational Technology, Distance Education or a related field with a focus on instructional design is usually sufficient. 

ACCP-CAID is, however, aware that actual degrees in Instructional Design are rare. In many cases, the competencies are acquired through training in Education or a related program, with additional courses taken to supplement one’s knowledge. For that reason, we ask you to include with your application all transcripts of graduate-level courses related to the competencies listed in the ACCP-CAID’s Instructional Design Competencies document, to enable the certification assessment committee to evaluate your application properly.

In short, you must demonstrate that you have acquired appropriate graduate-level training in each competency. (Non-graduate-level workshops, certificate courses and vocational training certificates will not be considered). 

Training Acquired Outside Canada
Training acquired outside Canada will be considered. However, you must provide a description of the institution and all relevant information that can help us determine the nature, level and objectives of the training. You must also provide specific references, such as the institution’s URL, the title of the program, and, ideally, the name of a person responsible for the training.

 

Individuals who have acquired instructional design skills through practice can have this experience recognized through certification on skill demonstration.

The ACCP-CAID acknowledges certification granted by the Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL); however, this must be CTDP (standard) certification in Designing Training (with skill demonstration).

To be eligible for certification on skill demonstration from the Institute for Performance and Learning, you must first be a member of this organization. If you are successful, you will be a member of both associations for at least a year. Thereafter, if you then wish to keep your Institute for Performance and Learning certification, you will have to renew your membership with that organization. However, work experience assessment is only required once to become an ACCP-CAID member.

For the Training Option application form, select the form in your preferred language here:

Work Experience Option Procedure

To request certification based on prior experience, please fill out the form ‘ACCP- CAID Membership Application – EXPERIENCE PATHWAY’ and send it to the address indicated (info@accp-caid.org) along with payment for related fees ($50) and a copy of your Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP) – Skill Demonstration Option from I4PL (consult the Membership section, Work Experience option for the exact title of required certification).

You must also meet ACCP-CAID’s membership requirements (see Conditions of Membership below).

For the Work Experience Option application form, select the form in your preferred language here:

Once ACCP-CAID has received all the required elements and verified their conformity according to the chosen membership option, we will invite you to complete your membership application by paying the annual fee.

Conditions of Membership

To be eligible for certification, candidates must:

a) hold a graduate degree from a Canadian university in Educational Technology or a combination of Canadian training recognized by the Association. Equivalent foreign degrees or training may also be recognized;

Or

b) be able to demonstrate that they have acquired the skills in educational design set out in the ACCP-CAID’s Instructional Design Competencies document (Training option).

Or

c) be accepted as a member upon successful completion of the dossier-based accreditation process [Work Experience Option], as determined by the Board.

AND

d) have been working in the field of instructional design in the five years preceding membership.

e) have participated in at least one professional development activity (e.g., symposiums, conferences, specialized workshops, certificates, university courses, etc.) related to one or more of the competencies listed in the ACCP-CAID’s Instructional Design Competencies document in the year prior to joining the Association and continue participating in such activities every subsequent year.

f) have paid their annual dues.

Based on Article 5.3 of the By-Laws, Conditions for Membership – English  French

Assessment of Applications

Upon receiving your membership application and your payment of $50, the CAID assessment committee will review your file.

The application fee will not be refunded if your application is denied.

If required, checks may be made with the institutions indicated in your application. Response times may vary depending on the length of enquiries and checks to be performed.

Membership Dues

Annual Dues

Dues are payable by January 1 of each year.

Dues for 2026

The annual membership dues for 2026 have been set at $110. The fee for a retired member is 50% of the annual membership fee.

The membership fee for a new member who graduated from university the year before joining is $0 for the year of joining.

Renewals

Dues must be paid annually. To renew your membership, simply fill out the form and mail it to the Association with your payment. You must also provide the documents listed in section “f” and, if necessary, section “e” of Article 5.2 of the By Laws (see “Conditions of Membership”).

Click here to see the Membership Renewal page that has all the forms and information required to renew your membership.

Payment

Methods of Payment

  • Credit card
  • Bank e-transfer to the following address: treasurer@accp-caid.org
  • Cheque: send your cheque payable to ACCP-CAID to the below physical address. Please specify the purpose of the cheque (application, renewal).

Address

ACCP-CAID
236 de Montligeon
Boucherville, QC
J4B 6E6
Canada