Engineers and Geoscientists

The National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) study group focuses on assisting internationally educated engineers and geoscientists in reviewing competencies as outlined by the guidelines of the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board through a questions and answer format and review with a facilitator.

* Dates and delivery mode of the study group may be subject to change. Registered participants will be notified and updates will be posted on our webpage.

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)

Co-facilitated by a career coach and licensed engineers.

No cost for eligible clients accepted into the group

What's in it for you?

Session are facilitated by Patricia or Anas who been part of our team for a combined 11+ years. Patricia and Anas have a P.Eng. designation and have many years of experience in the engineering discipline. Each session starts with a quiz which allows you to gauge your individual progress and get immediate feedback to your questions.

• Be an internationally educated engineer or geoscientist
• Have applied to be a member of APEGA and provide proof
• Have registered to write the NPPE and paid the fees before the specified deadline and provide proof
• Complete a study group assessment
• Be ready, willing and able to commit to the attendance rules
• Be ready, willing and able to study required hours per week
• Be approved by a career coach/facilitator/coordinator.

Delivery Method:

Online*

Please note participants will require access to a laptop or PC and high speed internet suitable for audio and video streaming. A cell phone is not suitable for participation.

Required Textbooks:

• Canadian Professional Engineering and Geoscience: Practice & Ethics, Fifth Edition or Sixth Edition, 2014/2018 by Gordon C. Andrews, Patricia Shaw, John McPhee

• Law for Professional Engineers: Canadian and Global Insights, Fifth Edition, 2019 by Donald L. Marston

• Refer to APEGA and nppexam.ca for suggested reading materials

Dates:

January 22 - April 2, 2025 (Wednesdays) *

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 

Number of Sessions:

11

1. Call Directions for Immigrants and make an appointment to meet a career coach, phone 403-770-5155
2. Complete your online registration form
3. Attend your appointment to determine your eligibility
4. Complete a study group assessment with your career coach
5. Develop an action plan with your career coach if accepted to the study group