Professional Licensing, Certification, and Accreditation

Find licensing, accreditation, and registration requirements for individuals, organizations, and businesses in the Northwest Territories.

Accreditations, licences, and registrations for individuals

Find licensing and registration requirements for regulated professions in the Northwest Territories.

Licensing for medical and health professionals

Find licensing requirements for regulated health and social services professions in the Northwest Territories.

Certification for early childhood educators

Find certification and licensing requirements for early childhood educators in the Northwest Territories.

Certification for teachers

Find certification and licensing requirements for teachers in the Northwest Territories.

Accreditation for certified tradespersons

Learn about certification and accreditation requirements for skilled trades in the Northwest Territories.

NWT insurance licence

The Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) supervises and regulates the business of insurance in the Northwest Territories and enforces the NWT Insurance Act and Regulations.

Accreditations, licences, and registrations for organizations

Find information on accreditation, approvals, and requirements for institutions and programs in the Northwest Territories.

Post-secondary institutions and accreditation

Learn how to get accredited, offer programs, and operate a post-secondary institution in the Northwest Territories.

Licences and registrations for businesses

Find business licensing and registration requirements in the Business and economy section.

Business and Economy

Find the licences and permits required to start and operate a business in the Northwest Territories.

Health Professional Corporation Licence

Requirements and application information for health professionals incorporating their practice as a professional corporation.
Updated: Apr 15, 2026