Training
Settlement Practitioner Certification
AAISA continues to offer Canada's only certification program for qualified settlement practitioners.
Level 1 Certification
Designed for newly hired settlement staff planning to transition to the Settlement Practitioner role, and staff looking for refreshers. Level 1 has no application deadline — certificates are issued automatically upon completion of all five required onboarding courses. The five courses are offered on a rolling basis, allowing learners to complete all of them within six months.
Review the required Level 1 onboarding courses and guidelines ↗.
Level 2 and Level 3 Certification
Settlement practitioners who meet the specified requirements are eligible for Level 2 or Level 3. Applications are accepted in two cycles each fiscal year:
- February 28/29 — received on or before 5 pm MST
- August 31 — received on or before 5 pm MST
Review the guidelines, portfolio checklists, and practitioner module training ↗ before applying.
How to apply
Download the application
Download the AAISA Certification Application, fill it out, and submit it before the deadline.
Prior learning (PLAR)
AAISA recognizes training from several institutions for certification purposes. Candidates with prior training fall into the Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) category.
Committee review
The Professional Standards & Certification Committee reviews Level 2 and Level 3 applications before certification is awarded.
Commonly asked questions
No. If an applicant already meets the Level 2 eligibility requirements, they can apply directly for Level 2.
Yes. Most AAISA professional development courses can count toward the required training hours.
Yes, if the training relates to settlement competencies and meets AAISA's requirements.
Part-time experience can count using Full-Time Equivalent (FTE).
The Professional Standards & Certification Committee reviews Level 2 and Level 3 applications before certification is awarded.
Questions about certification?
For professional development and certification inquiries, contact pd@aaisa.ca.
