The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program

The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program follows a structured music education curriculum that leads from beginner to advanced levels. The curriculum focuses on building the skills students need to become proficient in music and includes formal assessments that can lead to certificates at every level, as well as Gold Medals and Diplomas. The program is part of The Royal Conservatory, which offers performance training, assessment, teacher certification, and arts-based social programs within a single system of music education.

The Royal Conservatory has more than 130 years of history and describes the RCM Certificate Program as having a 130-year tradition in Canada within a 135-year tradition of structured music education. The Royal Conservatory states that its mission is to develop human potential, based on the conviction that the arts are humanity's greatest means to achieve personal growth and social cohesion. The organization is described as one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world, and its system of music education is recognized worldwide for its excellence. The Royal Conservatory describes music education as the most powerful tool for attaining children's full intellectual, social, and creative potential. The institution identifies Simon Wynberg as Artistic Director of the ARC Ensemble and quotes Dr. Peter Simon in the context of The Royal Conservatory’s mission. The Royal Conservatory notes that since 2009 it has been one of the great centres in the world for performing arts through performances in Koerner Hall, which it recognizes for its acoustics and architecture.

Last updated May 13, 2026.