Earn the CRP Designation

Reserve fund planning is one of the most thriving designations offered. In the competitive business world of today, Certified Reserve Planners are highly pursued by appraisers, architects, engineers and property managers.

The Certified Reserve Planner (CRP) designation is the preeminent national designation signifying a professional with the expertise to complete reserve fund studies and depreciation reports for condominiums, institutions, corporations, and government entities.

To obtain this designation:

• If you have no reserve planning experience, you require three (3) years of experience in related industries within the last five (5) years immediately prior to applying for the CRP designation
• If you have reserve planning experience,  must have one (1) year experience working with a CRP OR submit a minimum of 5 depreciation reports​​

The CRP designation education programming is offered in collaboration with the University of British Columbia (UBC) Sauder School of Business. The curriculum enhances your knowledge and skills in the techniques, procedures and methodology of executing a comprehensive reserve fund study.

APPLY FOR THE CRP DESIGNATION

Why Achieve the CRP Designation

~ Accelerate your career trajectory
~ Earn recognition across Canada
~ Become a leader in conducting reserve fund studies
~ Advance your professional profile
~ Increase your earning potential

Why Hire a CRP

~ Has many years of dedicated experience in fund planning
~ Knows the planning industry inside and out
~ Has substantial fund planning skills
~ Abides by a stringent code of professional conduct
~ Is committed to lifelong learning

Find a CRP Near You

​You can search for a CRP professional in your area using the Member directory.

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BECOME AN REIC CANDIDATE MEMBER

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To obtain the CRP designation you must first apply for Candidacy with REIC. Becoming a Candidate is your first step toward achieving an REIC designation.

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Ron Penner, CPM®​, CRP

​"Both my organization and I gain benefits as we encourage our staff to enhance their knowledge and skills through REIC."

The CRP Roadmap

Take the steps to earning the CRF (Certified in Real Estate Finance) Designation

APPLY 

Apply for REIC Candidacy and complete the application package. Once your application is approved*, you will become a Candidate Member and have access to member benefits. 

​*including a non-refundable application fee

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Along with your working experience, you must complete the following courses:
Pre-Requisite: CPD 106 (recommended) OR BUSI 401
AND CPD 151, CPD 152
CORE: CPD 891, CPD 899, REIC 2600, CRP Technical Competency Workshop, CRP Standards Workshop
Exam: pass the CRP certification exam

EXPERIENCE INTERVIEW

Once you have completed your education requirements and have submitted the required experience forms, a qualified representative from REIC will contact you for your experience interview.

ACHIEVE DESIGNATION​

You will receive your designation certificate, CRP pin and full membership after all requirements have been met including your acceptance of the REIC Code of Professional Standards and becoming a member of the local chapter (where applicable).

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