Certification
National Knowledge Exam
   

The National Knowledge Exam® (NKE) consists of 150 multiple choice questions. Each question lists four possible answers, only one of which is correct. As an addendum to the Knowledge Exam, there may also be a section on provincial legislation affecting HR.

Registration
You must register for the National Knowledge Exam® and National Professional Practice Assessment® (NPPA) separately. After registering and successfully passing the NKE, you can then register for the NPPA.

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CHRP Application Form (pdf 36K)
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Candidates must be a member of BC HRMA in good standing in order to write the NKE.

Exam Info

  • The exam will be offered the first Saturday in May and October each year unless the date coincides with a religious or major holiday.
  • Deadlines for registration to write the CHRP exams are 2 months before the exam date.
  • The exam is based on knowledge of major human resources functions.
  • Candidates can retake the exam as many times as needed, but with a fee for each sitting.
  • The exam fee is non-refundable if registration is canceled after the registration deadline.
  • Registrants may defer writing the exam to the next registration date. Please note our deferral policy.
Fees (Pre-payment required)
$250.00 + 60.00 (provincial application fee) + 37.20 HST = $347.20
Note: If you are writing the exam outside of Canada, the HST does not apply

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