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The professional exam certifies that future members of the OIQ have a comprehensive knowledge of the professional, regulatory and ethical framework of the engineering profession in Quebec. Anyone wishing to practice engineering in the province and use the title of “Engineer” must pass this examination.
We encourage you to read the information below before registering.
| Exam dates in 2024 | Locations | Registration Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 9 a.m. | Montreal | December 23, 2023 |
| Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 1 p.m. | Trois-Rivières | January 6, 2024 |
| Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 1 p.m. | Rouyn-Noranda | February 10, 2024 |
| Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 9 a.m. | Montreal | February 17, 2024 |
| Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 1 p.m. | Quebec | March 23, 2024 |
| Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1 p.m. | Gatineau | April 6, 2024 |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. | Montreal | April 17, 2024 |
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1 p.m. | Sept-Îles | April 27, 2024 |
| Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. | Montreal (South Shore) | May 8, 2024 |
| Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1 p.m. | Chicoutimi (Saguenay) | May 18, 2024 |
| Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 9 a.m. | Montreal | July 27, 2024 |
| Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1 p.m. | Quebec | August 17, 2024 |
| Wednesday, October 5, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. | Montreal (North Shore) | September 7, 2024 |
| Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 1 p.m. | Sherbrooke | September 21, 2024 |
| Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1 p.m. | Rimouski | October 5, 2024 |
| Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 9 a.m. | Montreal | October 22, 2024 |
The professional exam is for candidates to the engineering profession (CEP) and holders of a temporary restrictive permit, including individuals who studied engineering in France. It is an essential step to obtain your engineer’s permit.
This exam aims to ensure that future engineers are familiar with the professional, regulatory, and ethical framework for the practice of engineering in Quebec. Professional engineering associations in other Canadian provinces require a similar exam.
You must register at least one month before the date of the selected exam session.
If you need to reschedule your exam, you must contact us at least one month before the exam date by email: [email protected]. Otherwise, you won’t be reimbursed and will be required to pay the registration fee again. This fee also applies if you need
The cost to take the exam depends on your status, on whether you are a candidate to the engineering profession (CEP) or the holder of a temporary restrictive permit (TRP):
If you are a candidate to the engineering profession (CEP)
Before registering for the professional exam, you must complete the 4 mandatory theoretical training as part of the Professional admission program. This training is accessible from your CEP portal. Once you have completed the mandatory theoretical training, you will receive an email inviting you to register for the professional exam. This email will include a link to the registration platform to view the exam schedule and complete your registration.
If you hold a temporary restrictive permit
The first registration for the exam is free. However, before you can register, you must complete the “Parcours de formations préparatoires à l’examen professionnel.” These online training courses are only available in french and accessible from your portal. They are mandatory under the Règlement sur la délivrance d’un permis de l’Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec pour donner effet à l’arrangement conclu par l’Ordre en vertu de l’Entente entre le Québec et la France en matière de reconnaissance mutuelle des qualifications professionnelles.
Once you have completed the theoretical training, you will receive an email inviting you to register for the professional exam. It will include a link to the registration platform to view upcoming exam dates and proceed with your registration. The OIQ holds several in-person exam sessions each year in various locations throughout Quebec.
The exam must be taken in French (with a few exceptions) and lasts three (3) hours. It consists of 110 multiple-choice questions. No documentation or electronic devices are allowed during the exam.
A pencil and photo ID to identify yourself on the day of the exam.
If you are a candidate to the engineering profession (CEP)
Before registering for the professional exam, you must complete the theoretical training course, which lasts approximately 30 hours. It consists of 4 training blocks, accessible from your CEP portal.
If you hold a temporary restrictive permit (TRP)
You must complete the “Parcours de formations préparatoires à l’examen professionnel”. These online training courses are accessible from your portal. The OIQ has also compiled all the information you need to prepare for the exam in a Study Guide. Plan 25 to 30 hours of study to prepare for the professional exam. Remember to refer to the laws and regulations cited in this document.
The passing grade for the professional exam is 60%. You will receive your results by email within 30 days of taking the exam.