ECO Canada’s Accreditation provides independent, nationally recognized validation that an environmental program meets industry-informed standards of excellence, helping institutions demonstrate their commitment to education excellence, strengthen credibility, differentiate their offerings, attract career-focused students, and prepare graduates for success in Canada’s environmental workforce.
Post-secondary environmental and/or sustainable programs
Need recognition, validation of quality, relevance, and student outcomes
ECO Canada Post-Secondary Accreditation Program
A nationally recognized, industry-informed accreditation sustem
Validates curriculum quality, aligns learning with workforce needs, and connects students to the environmental profession
• Independent accreditation through CEAC
• Demonstrates adherence to national standards
• Build on National Occupational Standards (NOS)
• Informed by employers and environmental practitioners
• Distinguishes programs from non-accredited offerings
• Signals quality to students, employers, and stakeholders
• Curriculum aligned with workforce needs
• Supports strong employment outcomes
• Access to EPt Student designation
• Connection to the national EP® community, mentorship, career resources, and professional development opportunities
Choosing an ECO Canada Accredited program means choosing an education designed with the environmental workforce in mind.
Students gain a nationally recognized, industry-validated education that can help them build relevant skills, prepare for environmental careers, and connect with a growing community of environmental professionals across Canada.
For Students and High School Counsellors
Looking for an environmental program that can help students turn their interests into a career?
Look for ECO Canada Accreditation.
Accreditation is a signal that a program has been independently assessed and is aligned with the needs of Canada’s environmental workforce—giving students greater confidence in the education they choose and the career path they’re building.
Students can choose from 45 accredited post-secondary programs across Canada. Benefits for students in ECO Canada-accredited programs include:
Students can choose from 45 accredited post-secondary programs across Canada. Benefits for students in ECO Canada-accredited programs include:
Is your program still in development or has your first cohort not graduated yet? Apply for Qualified Candidate Status.
There are 45 accredited environmental programs that meet the national standards of excellence and align with employability standards. Royal Roads University and other leading Canadian post-secondary institutions are among our accredited partners.
ECO Canada’s Accreditation program has supported academic excellence and school-to-work transition in Canada since 2010. We have recently begun to expand our accreditation program internationally. Click the buttons below for a complete list of accredited programs in Canada and internationally.
Accredited environmental programs foster a culture of proactive, continuous improvement. ECO Canada accreditation validates a post-secondary program’s commitment to high-quality education, accountability and public trust. We work closely with industry and academic partners to make sure these programs keep pace with ever-changing trends and the skills employers expect from graduates today.
Our accreditation services bridge the school-to-work transition by:
Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.
This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.
We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.
As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.
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