What is the Gold Seal Certification?

​Gold Seal Certified (GSC) construction management professionals have attained the highest standard of excellence in the industry, have proven industry experience, and are held in the highest regard.

​Companies that employ GSC professionals are seen as leaders for their commitment to quality and excellence through education, training, and continual skill development. The Gold Seal program is maintained by the industry, for the industry. The program is administered by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), a member-driven organization that represents all facets of the construction industry in Canada.

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Benefits of the Gold Seal

​When you meet the Gold Seal expectations of excellence, you receive a Gold Seal Certificate attesting to your success. But the certification means so much more than that:

You demonstrate excellence through certified experience and nationally-recognized validation of your skills, competence and knowledge.
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You keep pace with the industry through professional development, skills development, leadership development and other ongoing education and growth.
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You build trust by gaining valuable ethics knowledge.
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You are empowered by building confidence through real-world experience, constant improvement and peer recognition.

Upcoming Gold Seal Webinars

Wondering what it takes to get Gold Seal Certified? The CCA offers regular webinars to answer common questions:
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Do I qualify to write the Gold Seal exam?
Do I need more experience or training?
What information do I need to apply?
What is the application process through the online portal?

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Upcoming Gold Seal Exam Dates​

The Gold Seal Exam is offered 4 times each year in January, April, June and October. Below are the 2021 dates.

​Ensure that you apply by the deadline to be eligible.

June 25, 2021 - Apply by May 14, 2021
October 22, 2021 - Apply by September, 10, 2021

Exam Info

 Mandatory Education for Gold Seal Accreditation

All Designations: Industry Ethics Course (online and classroom components).
All Applicants must have a minimum of 2 credits in one of the following areas as part of their education requirement:

• Estimators: measurement of construction work, drawings & specifications, construction contracts, pricing/biding, construction documents, regulatory codes, scheduling and communication.
• Superintendents: management of human resources in the construction industry, construction jobsite controls and planning and scheduling.
• Project Managers/Owner’s Construction Managers: law and contracts in the construction industry, construction planning and scheduling, project management and project costing control/accounting.
• Foremen: Construction 101 and Leadership in Safety Excellence.

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RECOMMENDED COURSES TO ACHIEVE CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

Construction Estimator Gold Seal
Construction Industry Ethics | 3 credits for classroom and online completion
Construction Estimating | 2 credits for classroom completion only; 5 credits for classroom + online completion

Construction Foreman Gold Seal
Construction 101 | 2 credits for classroom + open book exam completion
Construction Law | 2 credits for classroom completion only; 5 credits for classroom + online completion
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Construction Superintendent Gold Seal
Supervisory & Management Skills | 2 credits for classroom completion only; 5 credits for classroom + online completion
Project Management | 2 credits for classroom completion only; 5 credits for classroom + online completion

Construction Project Manager/Owner's Construction Manager Gold Seal
Project Management | 2 credits for classroom completion only; 5 credits for classroom + online completion
Construction Law | 2 credits for classroom completion only; 5 credits for classroom + online completion