Professional Standards Board (PSB) Information

The Professional Standards Board for the Planning Profession in Canada (PSB) operates the “Certification and Accreditation Administrative Services Program” (CAASP) for the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and its participating member Provincial/Territorial Institutes and Associations (PTIAs). The services provided to our clients under the program include: Certification: - Assessment of applications for PSB’s processes and eligibility for Candidate membership in CIP and its participating PTIAs - Verification of mentorship and sponsorship of work experience - Delivery of courses and examinations leading to credentialing as a professional planner Accreditation of University Academic Planning Programs: -Administering accreditation reviews of university planning degree programs based on the accreditation program principles, policies and administrative arrangements PSB is an independent organization, incorporated under the laws of Canada, and governed by its own Board of Directors. We operate under shared services agreements with CIP and the six participating PTIAs, according to guidelines determined as part of the Planning for the Future (PFF) project.