CIRP Qualification Program
The CQP is available in both official languages that leads to the CIRP qualification. The Program includes the courses/instructional components listed in the chart below. Consult the CQP program information for additional detail.
- The Introduction to Insolvency Course: provides an overview of the profession and allowing candidates to acquire a general understanding of the insolvency and restructuring field;
- The Core Knowledge Course: covers the technical knowledge needed to practice as an insolvency and restructuring professional; and
- The Applied Knowledge Course: develops candidates’ ability to apply their technical knowledge to authentic cases and scenarios encountered by entry-level CIRPs; and
- The Competency-based National Insolvency Examination: The CQP capstone exam that assesses candidates’ ability to demonstrate the competencies required of an entry-level CIRP.
- The Practical Course on Insolvency Counseling: covers the information and techniques related to counselling debtors to regain financial stability.
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Introduction to Insolvency Course REGISTER NOW |
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Core Knowledge Course
Core Knowledge Exam - October 6, 2022 |
This course is organized into 4 distinct modules:
Key concepts are introduced in each module but candidates are reminded that these concepts may apply and often do in different kinds of engagements. Key topics include:
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Applied Knowledge Course |
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CNIE Preparation Sessions |
5 previous CNIE cases corporate and consumer + live session debriefs and recordings |
Optional - live review of 5 past CNIE questions |
Practical Course on Insolvency Counselling (PCIC)
Practical Course in Insolvency Counselling Exam (PCICE) - Feb 9, 2023 |
Notes: The PCIC may be taken at any time during the candidate’s course of study. Candidates must complete the PCIC prior to receiving CIRP certification or a trustee licence. The OSB requires candidates to be enrolled in or to have successfully completed this course before appearing at the Oral Boards |
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CNIE Tutorial Supplemental Materials 2022 |
Pre-recorded technical sessions and materials from the 2020-2021 Tutorials |
Optional - access to 2020-2021 Tutorial sessions |
CNIE (Competency-Based National Insolvency Exam) Before you register, please make sure you have a signed copy of this sponsor- sign-off form |
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CNIE Appeals - closes Jan 3, 2023 |
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IMPORTANT: You must download this form before you register. Both you and your Sponsor must sign it. You will be required to upload it during the registration process. |
Experience Requirement
Candidates must acquire a minimum of 2,400 hours of relevant insolvency experience over the duration of the Program. This must be completed prior to writing the Competency-Based National Insolvency Examination (CNIE).
Candidates will be required to submit a yearly summary of their professional activities in the subject areas listed in the Experience Hour Policy, and an employer will need to corroborate the number of hours listed. Candidates will not be allowed to attempt the CNIE until the 2,400-hour requirement has been achieved.