An Educational credential assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree, diploma, or certificate (or other proof of your credential) is valid and equal to a Canadian one.
If you completed your education outside Canada, you need an Educational credential assessment (ECA) to be eligible as the principal applicant for Federal Skilled Workers Program (Express Entry), or earn points for education you got outside Canada.
This website is a guide on how to proceed in Canada and steps to getting ECA.
There are different types of ECAs. You need to get an ECA for immigration purposes. If you got another type of ECA, you may be able to get it re-issued, depending on the type of ECA and/or issuing organization.
You must include your ECA report and the reference number in your Express Entry profile.