How to Enroll

PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL GRANT AVAILABLE FOR BC RESIDENTS WHO ARE FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS

The WDA Grant, which is an initiative made possible by the Province of British Columbia for BC Residents only, covers the examination fees for a limited number of first-time applicants, on a first-come, first-served basis, who are fully qualified and who submit a complete application package including all documentation required - please see website at: Support for BC Residents to Obtain Professional DM Designations

Applicants must meet all of the educational and work experience criteria as set out under Eligibility Qualifications in order to be eligible to sit the certification examinations.

Before submitting an application, please review the important examination information in the document entitled Policies and Procedures.

For certification examination accommodation requests, please contact NIDMAR directly - see contact information provided below.

Use the following link to view or print a copy of the Examination Preparation Guide.

Applications must include:

Application form with the following information:
- Applicant's name, title and other contact information
- Which examination you are applying to write: CRTWC or CDMP
- Date of the examination
- Location where it will be written
- Method of payment
- Dated and signed by the applicant
Education Summary including official academic transcripts and other course certificates.
In order to verify educational backgrounds, official transcripts are required. To be considered valid, official transcripts from educational institutions must bear the official seal of the institution, the signature of the institution's registrar, and the seal on the envelope bearing the transcript cannot be broken.
Letter(s) of Attestation on employer letterhead signed by manager / supervisor verifying employment criteria.
Non-refundable application fee of $150.00

To date, examinations have taken place each year in the latter part of May. Once a specific date has been determined, it will be indicated on the website, or if you wish to receive notification directly, please email nidmar@nidmar.ca and request to be put on the list to receive this information.

Please ensure that the documentation required is sent to the designated addresses provided.
Grant Applications and any grant inquiries must be submitted to nidmar@nidmar.ca
Exam Applications must be submitted to certification@nidmar.ca
Original unopened transcripts must be submitted by mail to:
Canadian Certification Council c/o NIDMAR 4755 Cherry Creek Road, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 0A7
OR emailed to certification@nidmar.ca directly from institute of issue.