What cttam does

CTTAM (Certified Technicians & Technologists Association of Manitoba) is a non-profit professional association and provincial regulatory body founded in 1965 and headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, operating under The Certified Applied Science Technologists Act of Manitoba. It is the sole certifying authority for engineering and applied science technologists and technicians in the province, granting the legally protected C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist) and C.Tech. (Certified Technician) designations, plus specialty credentials including the M-T Limited License for electrical work, CFAA Technical Specialist, and BMET certification. As of the 2026 salary survey, CTTAM maintains approximately 2,558 certified registrants and is governed by an elected Board of Directors with Robert Okabe serving as CEO and Registrar and Lauren Gluck as Deputy Registrar.

CTTAM's operating technology consists of an iMIS-based member database, a member portal (member.cttam.com), and the Technology Registrations Canada (TRC) online application platform used for credential processing, competency self-assessments, and exam administration. The CTTAM ABC competency exam is administered online and available 24/7. The organization runs an annual salary survey, a Continuing Professional Development program, a bimonthly MB Technologist newsletter, and scholarship programs funded in part through a $14,000 2023 endowment contribution to RRC Polytech.

CTTAM's revenue model is built on four streams: recurring annual membership dues ($235 for certified registrants, $150 for CFAA specialists, $55 for retired registrants), one-time application and certification fees ($200 standard application fee, $200 academic assessment, $300 M-T Limited License, $290 technical exam, $300 PLAR, $500 appeals), transactional service fees ($200 job postings, $50 practice exams), and ancillary revenue from corporate discount and group insurance partnerships (Manulife, The Personal, ARTA, Mark's, Avis). Distribution is overwhelmingly self-serve through the TRC portal and member portal, supplemented by direct in-person appointments at the Winnipeg office and a multi-channel marketing presence including website, social media, newsletter, and educational partnerships with RRC Polytech, BIS Training Solutions, Engineers Canada, and the Technology Professionals Canada national alliance.

Name

cttam

Legal name

Certified Technicians & Technologists Association of Manitoba

Website

https://cttam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CTTAM is the Manitoba provincial regulator that certifies engineering and applied science technologists and technicians, granting C.E.T. and C.Tech. designations to approximately 2,558 registrants, and operating member services, technical exams, and professional development under The Certified Applied Science Technologists Act.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification & Regulatory Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies (BPAIAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Standards Authorities (EDADAEAE), Digital Assessment Platforms & Computer-Based Testing Authorities (EDADAFAK)

Keywords

• Professional certification services
• Engineering technologist regulation
• Continuing professional development
• Applied science technician licensing
• Professional association membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Dues: Annual dues charged to certified registrants, associate members, retired registrants, and CFAA technical specialists for maintaining certification status and accessing member benefits.
2. Application and Certification Fees: One-time fees for initial certification applications, academic assessments, technical exams, M-T Limited License applications, reclassifications, transfers, and reinstatements.
3. Technical Exam Fees: Fees for writing competency exams and purchasing practice certification exams for technologist reclassification.
4. Service Fees: Fees for career job postings on cttam.com, certification appeals, PLAR assessments, and other administrative services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CTTAM is the provincial regulatory body that certifies engineering and applied science technologists and technicians in Manitoba, awarding the legally protected C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist) and C.Tech. (Certified Technician) designations. It administers application processing, technical competency exams, the M-T Limited License for electrical work, mandatory Continuing Professional Development tracking, and specialty credentials (BMET, CFAA Technical Specialist), supported by a public registrant directory for employer verification.

Product overview

CTTAM (Certified Technicians & Technologists Association of Manitoba) is a regulatory body that provides professional certification services for engineering technologists and technicians in Manitoba. The core offering is the certification program that awards C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist) and C.Tech. (Certified Technician) designations. Related products include the M-T Limited License for electrical work, Technical Exams for certification upgrades, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) tracking, Benefit Plans including health/dental insurance, and specialty certifications like BMET and CFAA Technical Specialist. The organization also offers supplementary services including salary surveys, scholarships, and the Technology Ring as a professional symbol.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,558 certified registrants benefit from professional recognition and career advancement opportunities through CTTAM certification
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The PersonalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing preferential group rates on home insurance for CTTAM registrants. The Personal provides property and casualty insurance exclusively to groups at rates not available to the general public, offering personalized advice, customized coverage, and 24/7 online policy management.
• Alberta Retired Teachers' Association (ARTA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with ARTA to offer CTTAM retired registrants a retiree benefits plan. Retired registrants age 55+ can enroll in Extended Health Plan with emergency travel coverage. An ARTA Associate membership is required to participate.
• ManulifecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive low insurance rates through Engineers Canada-sponsored plans for engineering and technology professionals. Plans include term life insurance, major accident protection, critical illness insurance, health care, dental care, disability income replacement, and retiree health and dental plans.
• Garrett AgenciescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAuthorized advisor and representative for Engineers Canada life and health insurance plans, providing professional advice and service to CTTAM registrants at no additional cost. Monitors the Canadian insurance marketplace for objective advice.
• Manitoba Association of Retired Government Employees (MARGE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership through Johnson Inc. offering voluntary benefit plans to MARGE members, including basic and enhanced health care coverage with prescription drug coverage. Requires proof of pension receipt.
• BIS Training SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for online training and courses. CTTAM receives a portion of course fees, which funds additional courses for members. Training available through bistrainer.com store.
• Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Manitoba Building Codes courses and Water & Wastewater Operator certification training. CTTAM donated $14,000 to the RRC Polytech endowment fund in 2023 for technology scholarships. Manages the RRC Polytech Endowment Fund.
• Technology Registrations Canada (TRC)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline application platform for certification. Applicants create accounts, upload documents, complete competency assessments, and track application status through the TRC portal at mb.technologyregistrationscanada.ca.
• World Education Services (WES)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternational academic credential evaluation service. Internationally educated applicants must obtain WES ICAP (course-by-course) evaluation to compare international academics to Canadian standards.
• Technology Professionals CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational alliance of engineering and applied science technology professional organizations. CTTAM is a member, working together to protect the Canadian public by regulating the conduct of engineering technology professionals.
• Mark'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommercial retail discount program offering CTTAM registrants 10% off regular priced retail items at all local Mark's retail locations with a discount coupon.
• Avis For BusinessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate rental program with Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) # X783142 offering up to 30% off base rates, Reward Days, complimentary Avis Preferred membership, and double rewards for first 90 days.
• Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EngGeoMB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration on EGP Act changes to establish practice rights for CTTAM registrants. EngGeoMB holds exclusive rights to reserved practice; CTTAM seeks to clarify professional boundaries and scope through consequential amendments to the EGP Act.
• Engineers CanadacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of group insurance plans (Manulife) for engineering and technology professionals across Canada, including CTTAM registrants. Plans underwritten by Manufacturers Life Insurance Company.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• ASET (Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta): ASET is the Alberta provincial applied-science technologist and technician certification body, operating the same C.Tech./CET-equivalent credential model. It is the closest functional analogue to CTTAM, serving a different province with effectively the same mandate, fee structure, and regulatory perimeter.
• OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists): OACETT is Ontario's analogous provincial body certifying engineering technicians and technologists, holding statutory authority similar to CTTAM's under Manitoba legislation. Like CTTAM, it administers competency exams, mandatory CPD, and is a member of Technology Professionals Canada.
• ASTTBC (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia): ASTTBC is the BC provincial regulator granting AScT and CTech designations under BC legislation, paralleling CTTAM's role in Manitoba. It administers ASET-style certification, AScT registrations, CPD, and member benefit programs, making it a near-direct functional twin of CTTAM in a different province.
• TechNova (Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of Nova Scotia): TechNova regulates and certifies applied-science technologists and technicians in Nova Scotia, performing the same provincial credentialing, CPD enforcement, and member-service functions as CTTAM. Both are members of Technology Professionals Canada and share the same operational model.
• SASTT (Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians): SASTT is Saskatchewan's parallel provincial body for applied-science technologists and technicians, with substantially the same credential, CPD, and member-benefit structure as CTTAM. Its Saskatchewan footprint and provincial statutory authority put it in direct functional comparison to CTTAM despite the geographic separation.
• Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec (OTPQ): OTPQ is the Quebec professional order certifying and regulating applied-science technologists, operating under Quebec-specific professional code legislation. It parallels CTTAM's regulatory function in a different provincial jurisdiction with shared Technology Professionals Canada membership.

Broad incumbents

• Engineers Canada: Engineers Canada is the national federation of the 12 provincial/territorial engineering regulators and a core CTTAM partner for group insurance plans and broader profession strategy. It sits above CTTAM in the national engineering ecosystem and influences the regulatory environment in which CTTAM operates.
• Technology Professionals Canada: Technology Professionals Canada is the national alliance of provincial applied-science technologist and technician associations of which CTTAM is a member. It coordinates national standards, advocacy, and inter-provincial mobility across all members, including CTTAM, providing the umbrella context for CTTAM's regulatory work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/cttam_mb
• Facebookfacebook.com/mbtechnologists
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cttam

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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