Requirements to Become a Registered Collaborative Professional

1. Training

Lawyers must complete the following training:

  • Introduction to Collaborative Practice (2 day training), AND
  • Interest-based Negotiations (30 hours training), AND
  • Mediation of Family & Divorce Conflicts (40 hours).

Financial Professionals and Mental Health Specialists must complete the following training:

  • Introduction to Collaborative Practice (2 day training), AND
  • Interest-based Negotiations (30 hours training), OR
  • Mediation of Family & Divorce Conflicts (40 hours).

2. Meet the Minimum Standards for Collaborative Professionals

Review the Minimum Standards for Collaborative Professionals to ensure you hold the proper credentials and experience to become a member.

3. Join the IACP

 Join as a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application form and fees either online or by mail/email:

Apply Online
Apply By Mail

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP & FEES

Registered Collaborative Professional (RCP)

Registered Collaborative Family Lawyers / Registered Financial Professionals / Registered Mental Health Specialists

Fee: $550.00 / year (plus GST)

Benefits:

  • Voting privileges in elections and general meetings
  • Networking opportunities
  • Use of a public profile on the website
  • Eligibility to run for the Board of Directors
  • Discounted membership in the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals*
  • Mentoring program

* Membership in the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) is mandatory of RCP membership in the association. Registrant must keep IACP membership current.

* $100 of the membership fee will be paid to the Collaborative Divorce Alberta Association for membership in the provincial association.

* No refunds if members resign during the year.

Associate Membership

Fee: $100.00/year (plus GST)

Benefits:

  • Voting privileges in elections
  • Networking opportunities

* Membership in IACP is not required.
* No refunds if members resign during the year.

Requirements:

  • Individuals must subscribe to the principles of collaborative practice; and
  • Must have paid their required fees in full

Student Membership

Fee: FREE

Benefits:

  • Networking opportunities
  • Training opportunities

Requirements:

  • Individuals must subscribe to the principles of collaborative practice; and
  • Must be a student enrolled in a post-secondary educational institute