Canada’s electrical safety regulations are among the most rigorous in the world. The Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) is revised every three years with technical documentations spanning over 1,800 pages. Additionally, compliance is complicated by variations across every province and territory, where each jurisdiction enforces the CEC differently—often introducing province-specific deviations, administrative requirements, and inspection practices that demand careful interpretation and localized expertise to remain compliant.
This certified program is designed to provide you with comprehensive knowledge of these intricate regulations and help you navigate the challenges throughout the electrical compliance process. You will gain expertise across critical areas, including the Canadian Electrical Code, provincial regulatory variations, hazardous location classifications, and safety compliance protocols. You will also develop proficiency in complex documentation requirements, cross-jurisdictional installation standards, inspection procedures, and the integration of modern technologies like electric vehicle infrastructure and renewable energy systems within existing code frameworks.
Furthermore, this program will equip you with practical skills to streamline compliance processes in electrical design and installation management, ensuring adherence to safety standards while optimizing project efficiency. This includes understanding the complexities of multi-provincial projects and adapting to rapidly evolving technological requirements that often outpace code updates. Additionally, you will master effective documentation strategies, load calculation methodologies, and systematic approaches to managing the extensive cross-referencing requirements between electrical codes and related building standards.
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the Certified Canada Electrical Code and Compliance Manager (CCE™) designation. This industry-recognized certification demonstrates your capability to manage electrical safety risks, ensure regulatory compliance and support code-compliant electrical systems. This certification carries lifelong validity and will strengthen your professional credibility as a trusted authority in electrical code compliance and safety management.
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This program will entitle you:
Pricing & Registration- Experience 2 days of instructor-led live program and gain practical insight into the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), electrical safety principles, installation requirements, and compliance obligations across federal, provincial, and municipal frameworks.
- Attain the industry-recognized Certified Canada Electrical Code and Compliance Manager (CCE™) designation, demonstrating your capability to interpret the CEC, manage electrical safety risks, and ensure regulatory compliance across diverse electrical installations.
- Develop practical strategies for electrical risk management, inspection readiness, and compliance oversight, enabling you to reduce safety incidents, prevent non-compliance, and support code-compliant electrical systems.
- For inquiries, chat with our Program Advisors at advisor@charteredcertifications.com or call us at
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- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
Accreditations
This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all professionals who have completed this program.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD Certification Service as adhering to the highest standards in Continuing Professional Principles. CPD is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognized independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
What Can You Expect From This Live Program
Non-compliance with Canada’s electrical safety regulations exposes companies to severe consequences, including fines, shutdowns, and criminal liability after serious incidents. Regulatory actions can follow fires, shocks, or equipment failures, driving up insurance costs and triggering costly retrofits and downtime. Beyond legal risk, companies face reputational damage and loss of contracts when investigations reveal ignored electrical hazards or uncertified equipment, making strict compliance a core business protection strategy.
This certified program provides an in-depth and practical understanding of the structure, intent, and application of the Canadian Electrical Code, with a strong focus on compliance, safety, and enforceability. You will examine key technical requirements covering conductors and ampacity calculations, load calculations for services and feeders, grounding and bonding systems, overcurrent protection, wiring methods, motors, generators, and electrical equipment installations. The program also addresses how the CEC is adopted and enforced at the provincial and territorial level, including permitting, inspection processes, and the legal implications of non-compliance.
Throughout the program, you will develop the skills to identify electrical compliance risks, interpret code requirements accurately, and apply them in real-world installation and inspection scenarios. You will gain practical insight into working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), preparing for inspections, understanding testing standards, and managing corrective actions. Emerging topics such as electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), renewable energy systems, and climate-resilient electrical design are integrated to reflect current industry and regulatory expectations. Real-world compliance scenarios and enforcement considerations ensure practical relevance for design, construction, operations, and safety roles.
Upon completion, you will earn the Certified Canada Electrical Code and Compliance Manager (CCE™) designation, an industry-recognized credential that demonstrates your competence in electrical code compliance, inspection readiness, and risk management. This certification affirms your ability to support safe, legally compliant, and resilient electrical systems across Canadian jurisdictions and positions you as a trusted professional in electrical safety and regulatory compliance.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- Canadian Electrical Code Interpretation
- CEC Structure and Navigation
- Code Definitions and Terminology
- Rule Classification and Application
- Electrical Safety Principles
- Authorities Having Jurisdiction Coordination
- Provincial Electrical Regulations Compliance
- Conductor Sizing Calculations
- Ampacity Determination
- Thermal Effects Assessment
- Service Installation Compliance
- Electrical Load Calculations
- Demand Factor Application
- Grounding System Design
- Bonding Methods Application
- Fault Protection Strategies
- Electrical Equipment Installation Compliance
- Overcurrent Protection Selection
- Disconnecting Means Requirements
- Wiring Methods Compliance
- Motor Installation Requirements
- Generator Protection and Control
- Nameplate Data Interpretation
- Electrical Inspection Readiness
- Permitting and Approval Processes
- Code Enforcement Procedures
- Electrical Testing Standards
- Electrical Compliance Risk Management
- EV Charging Infrastructure Compliance
- Renewable Energy System Integration
- Climate Resilient Electrical Design
- Fire Alarm System Integration
- Building Code Coordination
Your Faculty Director
Prof. Karen Shakespeare Kokkelink, P.Eng, CEM is a highly respected Professional Engineer and Certified Energy Manager recognized for her expertise in the Canadian Electrical Code, electrical safety, and regulatory compliance. With over 20 years of experience as both an engineer and educator, she has built a distinguished career advancing electrical code literacy, safe electrical system design, and compliance across Canada. She currently serves as a Professor at Conestoga College, where she teaches Electrical Engineering Technology, Energy Systems Engineering Technology, and Power Systems Engineering, and acts as Coordinator of Energy Systems Engineering Technology, aligning academic programs with national electrical standards and industry practice.
In addition to her academic leadership, Prof. Karen serves as a Principal Investigator with Conestoga’s Applied Research and Innovation Office, where she leads industry-focused projects addressing electrical safety, code compliance, energy efficiency, and the integration of emerging technologies within regulated electrical environments. Professor Karen is actively engaged in professional education and technical outreach, contributing to speaking in forums on the Canadian Electrical Code, electrical inspection readiness, and compliance management across Canadian jurisdictions.
Certified Canada Electrical Code and Compliance Manager (CCE™) Program Agenda
How You Will Benefit
- Understand the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC): Develop a comprehensive understanding of the structure, intent, and application of the Canadian Electrical Code, with emphasis on safety, compliance, and enforceability.
- Navigate Provincial and Territorial Variations: Learn how the CEC is adopted, modified, and enforced across provinces and territories, including permitting, inspection processes, and jurisdictional differences.
- Manage Electrical Compliance Risks: Build the ability to identify electrical compliance risks, accurately interpret code requirements, and apply them effectively in real-world design, installation, and inspection scenarios.
- Apply Core Technical Requirements: Gain practical expertise in conductors and ampacity, service and feeder load calculations, grounding and bonding systems, overcurrent protection, wiring methods, and electrical equipment installations.
- Handle Hazardous and Specialized Installations: Understand hazardous location classifications, specialized environments, and the compliance requirements governing high-risk electrical installations.
- Master Documentation and Inspection Processes: Learn how to prepare compliant technical documentation, manage cross-referencing between electrical and building codes, and navigate inspection and corrective action procedures.
- Work Effectively with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs): Develop practical skills for engaging with AHJs, preparing for inspections, responding to deficiencies, and managing enforcement-related obligations.
- Integrate Emerging Technologies: Understand how to incorporate electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), renewable energy systems, and modern electrical technologies within existing code frameworks.
- Manage Multi-Provincial and Complex Projects: Acquire strategies to streamline compliance across multi-jurisdictional projects while adapting to evolving technologies that may outpace current code updates.
- Optimize Safety and Project Efficiency: Apply systematic compliance approaches that ensure adherence to safety standards while improving efficiency in electrical design, installation management, and operations.
Certified Canada Electrical Code and Compliance Manager (CCE™)
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded the Certified Canada Electrical Code and Compliance Manager (CCE™), a prestigious credential that strengthens your professional portfolio and career profile. This certification carries lifelong validity and formally recognizes your ability to interpret and apply the Canadian Electrical Code, manage electrical safety risks, and ensure regulatory compliance across Canadian jurisdictions.
Developed by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, the program is certified by the CPD Certification Service and adheres to the highest standards of continuing professional education. It validates your expertise in electrical code compliance, inspections, permitting processes, enforcement requirements, and emerging areas such as electric vehicle infrastructure and renewable energy systems. This certification will distinguish you as a trusted professional capable of safeguarding people and property, reducing compliance risk, and supporting safe, resilient, and code-compliant electrical installations.
Pricing & Registration
Canada
Dates: 7 - 8 Jul 2026
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 8:00am - 3:30pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
10:00am - 5:30pm Central Daylight Time (CDT)
11:00am - 6:30pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 04 May 2026 | By 15 Jun 2026 | After 15 Jun 2026 | |
| Canada Delegates | CAD 2,395 | CAD 2,595 | CAD 2,695 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
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- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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