OMVIC is introducing a required education process for all motor vehicle dealer and salespeople registrants. While the UCDA supports registrant education, and increasing professionalism in our industry, we do have concerns which we are addressing with them while this is still in the planning stage.
OMVIC’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program Plan
Launching April 1, 2026, all dealers and salespeople renewing on or after July 1, 2026, must complete OMVIC’s CPD program prior to renewal. Dealers will have to do this every year and salespeople every two years. CPD will be accessible online on desktop, mobile, and tablet.
We are concerned that OMVIC says the course will take 4 to 6 hours to complete. We feel that is too long. We also do not know how much it will cost.
We understand the passing grade will be 80%, but you will have the opportunity to redo modules, so you can successfully complete the course without failing.
Grandfathered Registrants
Those registered before January 1, 2010, who renew after July 1, 2026 and who have not completed the Key Elements course offered by Georgian College, will need to do so prior to their renewal. Our understanding is Key Elements takes hours of self- study and costs at least $175.
Another area where the details are still being discussed revolve around dealer and salespeople registrants who have never had any education before. Concerns revolve around the cost, the time, and the difficulty of the test (with an 80% pass requirement, what happens to those who fail).
The UCDA has years of dealer education experience and, until recently, taught new applicants the mandatory OMVIC course. We can deliver these courses quicker and more cost effectively.
OMVIC is offering a webinar on May 21, 2025, at 1 p.m. To Register: https://tinyurl.com/spzpnx8v