How to Apply for Excellence Canada PEP Certification


Has your organization made a firm commitment to improve its processes and business practices? Then you are ready to apply for the Excellence Canada PEP Certification.

For organizations applying for PEP Level 1 or 2 certification, download the PEP Submission Information Sheet.

If you are applying for PEP Level 3 or 4 certification, download the CAE and PEP Intent to Apply Form.

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Prior to the Submission

Please review the complete Excellence Canada PEP submission guidelines here.

As a prerequisite for making a submission for certification at any level, it is critical that the organization completes a successful self-assessment against relevant criteria. This action serves as a basis for a submission. A Self-Assessment Workbook and Guide covering each level is included in the PEP Toolkit (for all sectors). If an organization wishes to have training in self-assessment techniques, or direct help from Excellence Canada with an assessment, the organization should contact Excellence Canada for details.

  • Using the PEP Guide (for reference) and the Self-Assessment Workbook, conduct an internal assessment before making a submission to any Level of the program. This will help decide if the organization is ready to make a submission, and, if a good rating is achieved, assist the organization in developing its submission. When doing an assessment, it is very beneficial to obtain input from people in all functions, and all levels of the organization.
  • Attach the self-assessment results to the submission (e.g., identify strengths, opportunities, and a score for each of the Criteria statements).

 

Preparing the Submission

  • Profile: Briefly describe the organization in one or two pages, and attach an organization chart.
  • Scope: Describe whether this is a corporation-wide submission or only applicable to a single unit within the corporation.
  • Contacts: Include the address of the organization, a contact name, phone and fax numbers, and an E-mail address.
  • Respond to each of the Criteria:
    • Outline your actions and achievements by responding to all the Criteria questions of the Level for which the submission is being made. Organizations submitting for the first time for recognition at Levels higher than Level 1 must answer Criteria questions at the relevant Level, plus questions from lower Levels. This is because the organization will be assessed against all Criteria up to and including the Level for which the submission is being made
    • Structure the application with the same headings and in the same sequence as the Criteria, i.e., re-state the Criteria and then respond to it underneath. Be brief when responding to each Criteria statement. Try to use brief key statements or points that will give Excellence Canada verifiers the opportunity to review specifics. Use the probe points in the Guide to assist you in determining the types of things the verifiers are looking for
    • Give real examples of what you do in practice to meet the Criteria
    • Send supporting documentation with the submission, e.g., attach mission statement, sample newsletters, survey results, etc. Collect and organize all relevant supporting documentation and data to be used to validate statements in the submission.
    • Attach the self-assessment results to the submission (e.g., identify strengths, opportunities, and a score for each of the Criteria statements).

 

Glossary of Terms

If acronyms are used in the submission, please attach a glossary of terms.

  

Size of Submission

Do not exceed 30 pages for the actual submission (any specific documentation you wish to include as an appendix to the submission is additional).

 

Fees for Excellence Canada PEP Submissions

Excellence Canada makes every effort to price the PEP Certification affordably., We are here to serve your needs and position Canadian companies to compete effectively on the world stage. We understand the cost pressures you face every day. When you partner with Excellence Canada, you are making an investment in the future of your organization. The PEP Certification will take your company to far reaching places and explode the potential that exists within your organization.

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Submission fees vary, depending on the Level of PEP for which certification is sought. For details, please contact the Manager of PEP and CAE Programs at 1-800-263-9648, ext. 233 or E-mail [email protected]