Earn the CRP Designation

In today's fiercely competitive business landscape, Certified Reserve Planners are in high demand among appraisers, architects, engineers, and property managers.

The Certified Reserve Planner (CRP) is the premier national designation denoting a skilled professional with the expertise to conduct reserve fund studies and depreciation reports for various entities including condominiums, institutions, corporations, and governmental bodies.

To obtain this designation you must show five (5) years experience in related industries (appraisals, property valuation, real estate financial analysis).​

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

CRP Program

To obtain the CRP designation you must complete the following:
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PRE-REQUISITES:
CPD 106: Multi-Family Property Valuation* (recommended) OR BUSI 401: Commercial Property Analysis*
CPD 151: Real Estate Finance Basics*
CPD 152: Financial Analysis with Excel*

CORE:
CPD 891: Fundamentals of Reserve Fund Planning*
CPD 899: Reserve Fund Planning Guided Case Study*
REIC2600: Ethics in Business Practice
REIC2400: Reserve Planning Standards
CRP Certification Exam
CRP Technical Competency Workshop** (Building Systems Technical Conference)
* Offered by the University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business
​**when offered

The CRP Program will take the typical candidate 24 months to complete. You have 5 years to complete the program requirements for designation.

APPLY FOR THE CRP PROGRAM

Admission Requirements: What do I need to apply?

Education

• Post-Secondary or Other Educational Transcript (demonstrating educational requirements are satisfied)
• REIC may recognize experience-based learning in place of formal educational qualifications as well as non-formal learning which is learning that is undertaken through a structured program but does not lead to a formally recognized qualification
• Provide proof of any real estate education, training or designation programs that you have completed throughout your career
  

Experience

• Cover letter and resume detailing your experience working with a CRP
• CRP Experience Form showing 3 years experience in related industries (building systems, property valuation, real estate financial analysis)​

Expertise

• Minimum of 1 reference letter (to confirm industry experience and number of years licensed)
• 2 letters of recommendation (from peers, colleagues, and/or clients)
• Accolades, and/or awards of excellence received pertaining to your career 

I QUALIFY AND I'M READY TO APPLY

The CRP Roadmap

Take the steps to earning the CRP (Certified Reserve Planner) designation

GET STARTED

Prior to applying, you must meet CRP admission requirements. We also strongly recommend attending an REIC Information Session where we will guide you through what you need, the process, and answer any questions you have. 

Meet admissions requirements?
Find and register for an upcoming Info Session.

APPLY

Complete the application package to apply for the Designation Program. Once your application is approved and you have accepted the REIC Code of Professional Standards, you will become an REIC Candidate and begin your journey to designation.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

You. must complete and pass the following courses:

Pre-Requisite: CPD 106 (recommended) OR BUSI 401
AND CPD 151, CPD 152
CORE: CPD 891, CPD 899, REIC2600, REIC2400, CRP Technical Competency Workshop (Business Technical Conference when offered) CRP Certification Exam

ACHIEVE DESIGNATION​

You will receive your designation certificate, CRP pin and full REIC Membership after all requirements have been met. ​

I'M READY TO APPLY

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

Lexi Williams, CRP

​"The CRP has reinforced my sense of purpose and responsibility in this field. It has deepened my commitment to the industry, our clients and the community, while also opening doors to new professional opportunities and connections."

Find a CRP Near You

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

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