Continuing education

A credential should stay connected to current practice.

RSM continuing education tracks revisions, emerging issues, maintenance lessons, field feedback and new technology. Renewal expectations are published by pathway.

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A credential should stay connected to current practice.
Published by: RSMLast reviewed: 2026-07-19Scope: Canada, with Ontario programme depth

Pathway framework

Recognition follows published requirements.

  • Published eligibility and prerequisites
  • Required learning or recognized equivalents
  • Competency evidence or assessment
  • Agreement to pathway scope and ethical expectations
  • Continuing education and renewal where required
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Eligibility

Who the pathway is intended for and what background is expected.

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Renewal

How continuing education and current-practice expectations are maintained.

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Credential boundary

RSM certification is education-based recognition within the published pathway. It is not a government licence, municipal approval, trade licence or professional designation.

A credential is strongest when its scope is clear.

Transparent credentials

A credential is strongest when its scope is clear.

RSM pathways explain learning requirements, competency evidence, assessment and continuing education without replacing licences, permits or professional designations.

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