The Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation is the marker of a committed evaluation professional who has demonstrated the wide range of knowledge and skills essential to high-quality and competent evaluation practice.
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Here are the five steps on your CE path. You'll also find a video outlining the application process at the bottom of this page.
Step 1: Determine your eligibility.
You may apply for the CE designation if you meet each of the three eligibility requirements. We have created this Applicant Guide (with a Self-Assessment Checklist) to help you.
Step 2: Submit your application.
You must pay the CE application fee of $485. It is a non-refundable expense for processing the application within a three-year timeframe and making the decision. For those applicants providing additional evidence of qualifications under PLAR, an additional fee will be charged.
Once your application fee has been processed, the CE Application Administrator will send you a login ID and temporary password for the CE application site.
You may take up to 36 months to complete your application. However, you are encouraged to complete and submit your application in a shorter timeframe so that, if needed, you have time to revise your application and re-submit it without having to pay an additional fee. If you require longer than 36 months to finalize your application, you will have to pay the application fee again.
Once your application is complete, your file is forwarded to the CES Credentialing Board for review and decision.
Step 3: Receive your assessment.
The CES Credentialing Board reviews your applications based on the qualifications above. Each application is reviewed by two members. If the decision of the two members is not the same, a third member will review it.
You will be notified if the application is incomplete or if the Credentialing Board requires additional education or experience. The Board will provide you with guidance if your application that do not meet the qualifications.
Step 4: Get recognized.
Once you earn the CE designation, display it prominently — growing the value of the CE requires visibility! Add the CE brandmark to your social media, email and web profiles. It demonstrates your commitment to your career and the profession. Through a rigorous process, you have been recognized by evaluation experts as having the education and experience required to be a competent evaluator.
Step 5: Keep your CE designation current.
You are required to maintain your competencies. You must accumulate and report at least 40 hours of professional learning every three years. This learning should be in areas related to the Competencies for Canadian Evaluators. Several categories of activities are recognized and you are encouraged to partake in a variety.
There is also an annual renewal fee of $50, which is required in addition to your CES membership fee, to maintain your designation.
Please refer to the FAQ section for more information.
Applicant Guide