GDC Certification
Become a certified professional member of the GDC.

A designer with the CGD designation is recognized across Canada as a highly qualified professional with an excellent standard of work and ethical business conduct.

How do I become a certified professional member of the GDC?
Acceptance into the CGD membership categories requires a confidential portfolio/case studies review of your work by the Standards Officers of your local GDC Chapter. (For Member At Large applicant's portfolio/case studies are sent to any one of the nine local Chapters). Start your application process today by checking the date of your Chapter's next portfolio/case study review on the Chapter pages and completing the submission requirements form (found at http://www.gdc.net or from your chapter’s membership chair). Let your local Membership Chair know you are applying to ensure you don't miss the submission deadline.

More about evaluation criteria used by Standards Officers and tips for case study preparation coming soon!

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    Become a certified professional member of the GDC.
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