As of January 1, 2013, The CHRP designation will have an experience requirement. Find out more!

To obtain the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, HR professionals have to complete three important steps:

Step One: Association Membership
To become a CHRP holder, you must be a member of BC HRMA, or the HR association within the province or territory where you live. You must be a member in good standing to write the CHRP exams. Become a member!

Step Two: National Knowledge Exam® (NKE)
The NKE is an exam that assesses one’s understanding of the Required Professional Capabilities (RPCs) as they relate to academic knowledge. Find out more!

Step Three: National Professional Practice Assessment® (NPPA)
The NPPA measures one’s understanding of the RPCs using a situational judgement test. CHRP candidates must register to write the NPPA within five years of passing the NKE. As of January 1, 2011, CHRP candidates will be required to hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university to register for the NPPA and qualify for the CHRP designation. Find out more!