The National Knowledge Exam® (NKE) assesses one’s understanding of the Required Professional Capabilities (RPCs) as they relate to academic knowledge. More details.

Fees
$250 + $60 provincial application fee + $37.20 HST = $347.20
Pre-payment is required for the NKE exam.
Please note: if you are writing the exam outside of Canada, HST does not apply.

Application
You must register to write the NKE. Registration deadlines are two months in advance of the exam sessions.

Download the Registration Form ( pdf 42K)
CHRP Application Form ( pdf 36K)
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Locations
Exam sessions are held in five communities across BC: Burnaby, Kamloops, Kelowna, Prince George, Victoria. If you are in a remote location or traveling out of province or country, there is an option to arrange a proctor. Please contact chrp@bchrma.org.

Deferrals
Registrants may defer writing the exam to the next sitting. Please note the deferral policy before you submit a deferral form.

Exam Scoring
Exam results are mailed about eight weeks after each exam session. This includes the time needed to receive exams, verify all exam documents have been returned as well as process and score exams. It also allows time for the results to be reviewed and adjusted if necessary.

The Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA) uses the Angoff method in the scoring process for the NKE and National Professional Practice Assessment® (NPPA). More details.

National Professional Practice Assessment® (NPPA)