PLMCP FAQ

The Professional Lands Management Certification Program is comprised of two levels of education. Level I is a “base” knowledge entry level program. The courses are general and can apply on or off reserve lands.

There are currently four post-secondary institutions with options for completing Level I of PLMCP available: Algoma University, University of Saskatchewan, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiskamingue and Vancouver Island University. Each program offers different courses and formats. Level II: Technical Training deals with the specific roles and responsibilities of a First Nation land manager operating under the Indian Act (RLEMP). The National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) delivers the Level II: Technical Training.

The minimum time to achieve certification is two years. Students who successfully complete both levels will receive their Professional Lands Management Certification from NALMA and ISC.

The program is designed for land managers/officers; economic development staff; First Nation leadership; urban and rural Aboriginal planners; research and project managers; environmental managers/officers and individuals interested in working for Aboriginal communities.

Level I students can attend either Algoma University, University of Saskatchewan, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiskamingue or Vancouver Island University for their Level I requirements.

Delivery by each partnering University is unique. Please contact the following for specific questions regarding each University.

Refer to each of our partner websites for Level I admission requirements. Level I is a prerequisite for Level II. Special admission to Level II is granted on a case by case basis. 

The deadline for Level I applications is determined by each partner. Please refer to the specific university website for further information. If applications for admission exceeds the intake limit, the applicant will be placed on a wait list until the Level II program commences.

Please see the PLMCP Level II page for Level II application and submission deadline. Class size is limited.  If applications for admission exceeds the intake limit, the applicant will be placed on a wait list until the Level II program commences. 

Costs for Level I is determined by each partner institution. Please refer to the university websites for further information.

Tuition for Level II is $1,500.00. Students are responsible for all travel and accommodation costs as well as meals and incidentals.

Students are responsible for making all arrangements to and from the delivery of classes.

Funding may be available through Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) for First Nations that meet the criteria. If you would like to be considered for funding, please check the box on NALMA’s Application for Admission.

Each partner determines the class requirements for Level I.

Level II students will require a laptop computer with Microsoft Office and media capability, internet access, the ability to upload documents, and earphones.

All other materials are supplied i.e. textbooks, resource materials, etc.