Gold Seal Certification – Canada’s recognized industry standard
The Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) Gold Seal Certification is a nationally recognized standard of excellence for construction management professionals. Earned through industry experience, education, and examination, Gold Seal Certification:
- Enhances your professional development
- Improves your job mobility
- Markets your skills, competence, and experience
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 Program is available for Estimators, Forepersons, Owner’s Construction Managers, Project Managers, Safety Practitioners or Superintendents working in Canada’s industrial, commercial, institutional, and civil (ICIC) construction sectors.
We are proud to be involved in the Gold Seal Certification Program and can help you with the training required for your application. Contact the HHCA for more information.
Notice: Fee changes for Gold Seal effective Jan 1, 2026 – View updated Fee Structure
Webinars
CCA hosts regular webinars on the Gold Seal program to ensure that interested applicants can understand what is involved in the process and get your questions answered by the experts!
Click here to sign up for the next available webinar!
Important Dates
Next Gold Seal Exam: September 18, 2026
Enrollment Deadline: August 28, 2026
Choose this Exam Date by: September 9, 2026
For new enrolled applicants and in-progress applicants, the deadline for GSC applications and final reviews is September 9, 2026.
Where to Begin?
Competency self-assessment tool (mandatory for GSC applicants) to evaluate yourself against the competencies that are tested in the exam and to inform your training
Credit self-assessment tool to determine if you have enough credits for a GSC application
Review the application guide