The National Professional Practice Exam is a computer based, closed-book exam on the ethics, obligations, and legal concepts that are part of practicing as a professional engineer. The NPPE is administered by Yardstick and is offered five times a year.

The Engineers Canada guideline Admission to the Practice of Engineering in Canada, states that, "applicants for licensure are required to pass an examination to confirm that they have sufficient knowledge of the ethical consideration and obligations that accompany the privileges of professional status, and the legal concepts relevant to professional engineering practice" before they can become licensed as professional engineers in Canada. It is recommended that you have 24 months of engineering experience before you take this exam.

You must be registered with Engineers Nova Scotia as an EIT to take the NPPE. Registration is done through registrant’s online portal.
 

Exam Cancellation

Exams that are not booked with Yardstick can be cancelled without a fee. Email exams@engineersnovascotia.ca to cancel or defer exams that have not been booked with Yardstick.

Exams that are booked with Yardstick cannot be cancelled or deferred. Exam fees cannot be refunded or transferred once an exam has been booked with Yardstick. 
 

Remote Proctoring

Remote proctoring allows candidates to take the NPPE in their home in a secure environment using a stable, high speed internet connection and webcam. All candidates who register to take the NPPE will receive further instructions by email on how to take the exam remotely.
 

Register for NPPE

NPPE Registration Processes - NPPE Registration Process

NPPE Study Material Information Sheet - PDF

NPPE Website - www.nppexam.ca 

• This website contains all the information candidates should need for the NPPE.​

The video below provides an overview of what to expect on the NPPE and how to prepare for the exam