ASET

What ASET does

The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) is a self-governing, legislated professional regulatory body incorporated under the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act of Alberta. Headquartered in Edmonton, ASET certifies and regulates applied science, information, and engineering technology professionals across 21 disciplines and 120 occupations in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Its core offerings are four certification designations: T.T. (Technologist-in-Training), C.Tech. (Certified Technician), C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist), and P.Tech. (Professional Technologist), the last of which grants independent practice rights including sign-and-stamp authority. Supporting services include the ASET Ethics Exam, ASET Technical Exam, the National Professional Practice Exam, the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) program, interprovincial transfer services, reinstatement pathways, and reclassification options. The organization maintains a roster of over 16,000 individual registrants.

ASET's revenue model is predominantly subscription-recurring through annual registration dues, which scale with designation level from $220 (T.T.) to $470 (P.Tech.). This is supplemented by one-time, non-refundable application fees ($50–$395), examination fees ($252–$262.50), reinstatement fees ($270–$570), and transfer fees ($105). The organization sells directly to individual professionals through an online member portal, with supplementary distribution via the Edmonton office, Technology Professionals Canada (the national federation of provincial technology associations), immigrant settlement agencies, microlenders, and the Canadian Armed Forces Education and Training Benefit. Member benefits include a home and auto insurance program underwritten by The Personal Insurance Company.

ASET is governed by an elected Council of registrants and operates as a nonprofit association with no parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership. The most consequential recent development is the October 2025 MOU with APEGA to transfer P.Tech. regulation to APEGA under the Professional Governance Act, expected to take effect in March 2027. All exams transitioned to virtual proctoring via Meazure Learning effective January 1, 2026. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

ASET

Legal name

The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta

Website

https://aset.ab.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ASET is a legislated professional regulatory body in Alberta that certifies and regulates over 16,000 applied science, information, and engineering technology professionals across 21 disciplines, issuing designations from T.T. through P.Tech. and generating revenue primarily from annual membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification and Regulatory Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADAFAC

Awarding Organizations & Credentialing Bodies (Certificates/Diplomas)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Assessment, Examinations & Qualifications Authorities

SECONDARYEDADAFAD

Professional & Occupational Licensing Examination Authorities

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Assessment, Examinations & Qualifications Authorities

SECONDARYEDADAFAK

Digital Assessment Platforms & Computer-Based Testing Authorities

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Assessment, Examinations & Qualifications Authorities

Keywords

• Professional certification
• Engineering technology regulation
• Technologist credentials
• Professional registration
• Continuing professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Registration Dues: ASET collects annual membership dues from all registrants across all designation tiers (T.T., C.Tech., C.E.T., P.Tech.). Dues are the primary recurring revenue stream and vary by designation level.
2. Application Fees: One-time non-refundable application fees charged at the point of initial registration or reclassification for each designation level. T.T.: $50, C.Tech.: $320, P.Tech.: $395, PLAR: $180, Transfer: $105.
3. Examination Fees: Fees charged for required examinations including ASET Ethics Exam ($252), ASET Technical Exam ($252), and National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) ($262.50). These are non-refundable and required at various certification stages.
4. Reinstatement Fees: Fees charged to former registrants seeking to reinstate their registration after lapse, cancellation, or expiry. Fees vary by designation level and lapse duration, ranging from $270 to $570.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ASET (Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta) certifies and regulates applied science, information, and engineering technology professionals in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. It issues four professional designations (T.T., C.Tech., C.E.T., P.Tech.), administers required examinations (ASET Ethics Exam, ASET Technical Exam, NPPE), evaluates credentials through PLAR, and supports interprovincial mobility and reinstatement pathways for over 16,000 registrants across 21 disciplines and 120 occupations.

Product overview

ASET (Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta) is a professional regulatory body that does not offer a unified software product in the traditional sense. Rather, it provides a portfolio of certification designations, examinations, assessment services, and member benefits. The core certification designations are: T.T. (Technician/Technologist-in-Training) for entry-level graduates, C.Tech. (Certified Technician) for technicians, C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist) for technologists, and P.Tech. (Professional Technologist) for senior professionals with independent practice rights. Supporting these are examination services (ASET Ethics Exam, ASET Technical Exam, NPPE), the PLAR assessment program, interprovincial transfer services, reinstatement pathways, and reclassification options. ASET also offers member benefits including a home and auto insurance program and maintains a public membership roster for credential verification. A landmark regulatory transfer agreement signed with APEGA in October 2025 will consolidate P.Tech. regulation under APEGA by 2027 under the Professional Governance Act.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Technician/Technologist-in-Training (T.T.) Registration Entry-level registration for recent graduates of technical post-secondary programs who have less than two years of work experience, providing a formal designation and resources to advance toward full certification as a C.Tech. or C.E.T. Maximum term is four years.
• Certified Technician (C.Tech.) Registration Certification for applied science, information, or engineering technology professionals who perform routine technical procedures with occasional direct supervision and may assume limited responsibility for decision-making. Requires graduation from a technical certificate program and at least two years of technical work experience.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) Registration Certification for applied science, information, or engineering technology professionals capable of assuming responsibility and exercising independent judgment to perform technical tasks and solve complex problems with limited direct supervision. Requires graduation from a diploma program and demonstrated competency through competency summaries.
• Professional Technologist (P.Tech.) Registration Senior-level professional designation giving registrants the right to practice engineering or geoscience independently within codes and regulations, including the right to sign off and stamp their own work within a defined scope. Requires C.E.T. standing, a 2-year technical post-secondary graduation, and 6 years of post-graduate experience including 2 years under a P.Eng. or P.Geo.
• ASET Ethics Examination Required examination for C.Tech. and C.E.T. applicants testing knowledge of the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act and related regulations of applied science, information, and engineering technology practice. Administered virtually via Meazure Learning proctoring.
• ASET Technical Examination Examination testing entry-level skill and knowledge of engineering and applied science technologists for non-TAC-accredited program graduates seeking C.E.T. or reclassification from C.Tech. to C.E.T. Administered virtually via Meazure Learning proctoring.
• National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE) Higher-level examination administered by APEGA for P.Tech. applicants testing knowledge of the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act and regulations for practicing engineering or geoscience independently.
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Pre-assessment program for certification applicants who have not graduated from an applied science, engineering, or information technology program but have minimum 24 months of relevant technical work experience, enabling demonstration of equivalency to a technician-level academic program.
• Interprovincial Transfer Service enabling certified technicians and technologists to transfer their registration between Canadian provinces, with corresponding titles awarded by receiving provincial associations.
• Transfer to Alberta Service for certified professionals from other Canadian provinces to transfer their registration to Alberta, including completion of the ASET Ethics Exam as a condition of transfer unless the NPPE was previously passed in Alberta.
• Reinstatement Services Pathway for former registrants to reinstate their registration after lapse, cancellation, or expiry, with requirements varying based on lapse duration and reason for cancellation, and fees ranging from $270 to $570 by designation level.
• Reclassification to C.E.T. Process for C.Tech. registrants who have obtained qualifications for technologist-level certification to apply for reclassification to C.E.T., reviewed by the ASET Board of Examiners.
• ASET Home and Auto Insurance Program Group insurance program underwritten by The Personal Insurance Company, offering home and auto coverage to ASET registrants with free no-obligation quotes available online or by phone.
• Public Membership Roster Publicly accessible roster allowing verification of individual registrants' name, certification level, and city to ensure designated professionals have met criteria for certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• ASET maintains a registration roster of over 16,000 individuals including students, graduates, and fully certified registrants.
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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• APEGA (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025ASET and APEGA signed a landmark memorandum of understanding on October 17, 2025, to transfer all P.Tech.(Eng.)/(Geo.) regulation from ASET to APEGA. The transition is expected to occur when both organizations are continued under the Professional Governance Act, projected for March 2027. Professional technologists will be merged with professional licensees into a new single designation, retaining their existing scope and right to independent practice. This consolidates regulatory oversight under one body and supports the Government of Alberta's red tape reduction efforts.
• Technology Professionals Canada (TPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASET is a member of Technology Professionals Canada (TPC), a national federation of provincial technology associations including those in BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, and SK. TPC coordinates standards, facilitates labour mobility, and represents technology professionals at the national level.
• The Personal Insurance CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerASET offers the ASET Home and Auto Insurance Program, underwritten by The Personal Insurance Company. This member benefit program provides home and auto insurance options to ASET registrants, offering value-added services to the membership base.
• Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is referenced on ASET's International Applicants page as an external resource helping foreign workers and their families make Alberta their permanent home. ASET is a destination for internationally educated technology professionals referred by AAIP.
• Windmill MicrolendingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWindmill Microlending provides micro loans to skilled immigrants to cover costs associated with obtaining accreditation or training in Canada. ASET is referenced as a licensing/credentialing destination for Windmill clients seeking to practice in their profession in Alberta.
• Servus-Bredin Microloans for Professional NewcomersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA micro-lending program offered in partnership with Servus Credit Union providing low-interest loans of up to $15,000 to support professional newcomers with costs related to pursuing licensure and accreditation in Canada. ASET certification is one of the credentialing pathways supported by this program.
• Meazure LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationMeazure Learning administers ASET's virtual proctored exams (Ethics Exam, Technical Exam, and NPPE) through its online proctoring platform. ASET transitioned all exams to virtual proctoring effective January 1, 2026. Meazure Learning sends exam confirmation emails and handles rescheduling requests.
• World Education Services (WES)coreTechnology or IntegrationWES provides credential assessments for internationally educated applicants. ASET accepts WES electronic submissions through WES's secure online delivery system for international applicants' educational credential evaluations.
• IQAS, ICAS, ICES, CES, MIDI, MIFI (Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services members)coreTechnology or IntegrationASET accepts credential assessments from members of the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC), including IQAS, ICAS, ICES, CES, MIDI, and MIFI, for evaluating international educational credentials against Canadian standards. Original official assessments must be mailed to the ASET office.
• Directions for Immigrants in Trades and Professional CareersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA free career service centre that helps internationally educated professionals secure professional employment and gain accreditation. ASET certification is one of the professional pathways recommended by this organization for technology professionals.
• Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerA nonprofit volunteer organization providing settlement and integration services to immigrants and refugees in Southern Alberta. ASET is referenced as a professional certification pathway for internationally educated technology professionals settling in Calgary.
• Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAn immigrant settlement agency focused on the integrative settlement of newcomers to Edmonton. ASET is referenced as a destination for professional credentialing for technology professionals settling in Edmonton.
• Edmonton Region Immigrant Employment Council (ERIEC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAn industry-led, not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring immigrants are welcomed to participate in the economy to their full potential. ASET certification is referenced as a pathway for immigrant technology professionals to achieve professional recognition in Alberta.
• MyCreds®coreTechnology or IntegrationMyCreds® is a digital document wallet and credential sharing platform. ASET accepts official electronic transcripts sent via MyCreds®, allowing Canadian post-secondary institutions to securely transmit verified transcripts directly to ASET.
• Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAC accredits post-secondary technology programs across Canada. Graduates of TAC-accredited programs are not required to complete the ASET Technical Exam for C.E.T. certification. ASET maintains a list of recognized TAC-accredited Alberta programs on its website.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Engineers Canada: National umbrella organization for the 12 provincial and territorial engineering regulators, analogous to the engineering side of TPC. Sets national standards and coordinates cross-jurisdictional policy relevant to ASET's relationship with APEGA.
• Technology Professionals Canada (TPC): National federation of provincial technology associations (BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, SK, AB). Coordinates standards, facilitates labour mobility, and represents the profession federally — a strategic-level peer that aggregates ASET's voice with peer bodies.
• Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC): British Columbia's regulator for professional engineers and geoscientists, analogous to APEGA. Comparable professional-credentialing and regulatory mandate in a different province — a structural peer to APEGA that signals how the P.Tech. integration could evolve in Alberta.

Direct peers

• TechNova: Nova Scotia's technology-professional body representing applied science and engineering technicians/technologists. Operates the same certification and dues-funded model as ASET and is a TPC member.
• SASTT (Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians): Saskatchewan's provincial technology professional association offering equivalent C.Tech./C.E.T. designations. Closely comparable operating model and member-funded structure, with interprovincial transfer alignment.
• Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec (OTPQ): Quebec's professional order regulating technology professionals — a legislated credentialing body for technicians and technologists under a different provincial framework. Direct functional equivalent in a major Canadian market.
• ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia): British Columbia's technology-professional regulator with a near-identical C.Tech./C.E.T. certification structure. Direct functional peer in a neighboring province, also part of Technology Professionals Canada.
• OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists): Ontario's counterpart technology-professional association, offering C.Tech. and C.E.T. equivalent designations. Operates the same member-funded, designation-based business model and is a fellow member of Technology Professionals Canada.
• APEGA (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta): Alberta's legislated regulator for professional engineers and geoscientists, currently signing an MOU with ASET to absorb P.Tech. regulation by 2027. Operates under a parallel professional-credentialing mandate in the same geography and overlapping membership, with NPPE exam administration.

Others

• Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC): National body that accredits post-secondary technology programs. TAC-accredited graduates are exempt from ASET's Technical Exam, making TAC a closely intertwined enabling/administrative peer in ASET's certification pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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