Across professions
Who Asks for the National Professional Practice Exam (NPPE)
Also called Professional Practice Examination, National Professional Practice and Ethics Exam (NPPE), National Professional Practice Examination, Professional Practice Exam (PPE) or NPPE (National Professional Practice Examination)
Occupations and provinces
| Occupation | Where | What the regulator says |
|---|---|---|
| Geoscientist | Alberta | Read the quote“Successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE)”alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/geoscientist |
| Professional engineer | Alberta | Read the quote“All applicants applying to become professional engineers or geoscientists within Alberta are required to write and pass the National Professional Practice Exam before licensure is granted.”apega.ca/apply/membership/professional-member/national-professional... |
| Professional technologist (engineering or geoscience) | Alberta | Read the quote“Successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE)”alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/professional-tech... |
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