As one of its three pillars, the CPA supports and promotes excellence and innovation in the education and training of psychology in Canada. It does this through:
- supporting and promoting education and training in psychology throughout all stages of university study
- identifying issues impacting teachers and students of psychology and advocating for solutions
- post-degree and post-licensure continuing education needs of researchers and practitioners in psychology
- development of accreditation standards and guidelines for training in psychology, particularly procedures for doctoral and internship programmes in professional psychology
- pre- and post-graduate skills and competencies that will equip psychologists to carry out their roles as evidence-informed scientists, educators, and/or practitioners
- recognition of the contributions of teachers, trainers, and students of psychology
- liaising with the Chairs of Departments of Psychology in Canada
- education of the public and other stakeholders on psychological topics
