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

The Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation is the mark of an HR professional. Those who hold the CHRP designation have proven their knowledge of all aspects of HR and have demonstrated to employers and colleagues that they are a true HR expert. Established by the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations, the CHRP is a designation that sets a common standard for HR knowledge and expertise across Canada.

To obtain the CHRP designation, HR professionals must write two exams: The National Knowledge Exam® (NKE) and the National Professional Practice Assessment® (NPPA). As of January 1, 2011, CHRP candidates will be required to hold a degree from an accredited college or university prior to writing the NPPA. Holders of the CHRP designation are required to recertify every three years.

There are currently 21,000 CHRP holders across Canada including 2,301 from British Columbia. There are also 518 CHRP Candidates in BC.

BC HRMA is the sole certifying body for the CHRP designation in the province of BC. As such, the association is responsible for upholding the professional standards, managing the assessment process and maintaining the CHRP registry and recertification process. BC HRMA also puts energy into communicating the benefits organizations receive by employing HR practitioners with the necessary level of expertise.

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