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

The Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is the mark of an HR professional. The CHRP is a nationally-recognized symbol that an HR practitioner meets specific professional criteria, keeps current in the field and adheres to a professional code of ethics. The CHRP designation provides valuable advantages to the HR professional of today:

• Proven expertise: HR professionals who pursue the CHRP must meet all requirements set out by their provincial HR associations, which aim to measure their competence and experience as HR professionals.
• Continual learning: To maintain your designation, you will be challenged to continually update your knowledge and skills in HR.
• Demonstrated commitment: CHRPs must undergo rigorous studies, comprehensive exams and ongoing learning. They are, in short, committed to the profession over the long-term. You join the class of HR professionals that employers seek out.
• Knowledge community: As a CHRP, you are part of an exclusive, nationwide community of HR experts.
• Ethical behaviour: CHRPs commit themselves to high standards of ethical behaviour. They are held to the CCHRA National Code of Ethics that covers a range of important professional issues including confidentiality, conflict of interest, professional growth and more.

• 76% of employers agreed that human resource professionals are very important to both the day-to-day functioning and overall success of their organization.
• 74% believe there is a strategic advantage to having a human resources professional on their staff.
• 74% report that the HR professionals on their staff are involved in helping to achieve the financial well-being of the organization.