To qualify for educational assistance payments (EAPs), a program or school must be recognized under the Income Tax Act (Canada).
Unfortunately, professional certifications offered by organizations that are not recognized by Employment and Social Development Canada, such as the Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), do not qualify for EAPs.
Click here for a complete list of recognized institutions: http://tools.canlearn.ca/cslgs-scpse/cln-cln/reea-mdl/reea-mdl-1-eng.do?nom-name=qc.
However, note that EAPs can be withdrawn from an RESP up to 35 years after the plan is opened. If funds remain available in an RESP, a subscriber may withdraw these for the beneficiary until that cut-off date, upon presentation of proof of enrolment in eligible studies.
We wish you good luck in obtaining your certification!