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The Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) is now a nationally recognized designation
Become a CHRP to…
Meet professional challenges
Participate in an exciting profession that contributes to your organization’s success
Communicate and showcase your professionalism
Plan a career path
Compete for human resources positions in the marketplace
Share ideas, information and network with your peers
A CHRP designation is an indication of professional excellence. Having it shows:
Strategic thinking
Business insight
Change management skills
Negotiation and problem resolution; and
Ability to contribute as an equal business partner with senior management
Moving to a national CHRP
Until 2004, there are two avenues for attaining your CHRP; the current HRPAO route, and the national route.
In 2005 national exams will completely replace HRPAO’s Comprehensive Provincial Exam (CPE).
National CHRP route available starting fall 2003
New academic courses (required by HRPAO)
Knowledge exam, first offered the last Saturday of September 2003(must successfully finish the academic program or its equivalent)
Outcomes exam, first offered the first Saturday of May 2004
Provincial routes to obtaining the CHRP
Academic Route
Current academic courses(required by HRPAO)
Comprehensive Provincial Exam-CPE (last exam September 2004)
3 years HR experience at a professional/managerial level
Alternate Route
Instead of the HRPAO academic program, for a $4000 fee write the Comprehensive Provincial Exam (CPE) if you have 10 years or more HR managerial/professional experience. (Offered until September 2004.)
Answering your CHRP questions: Changes to the CHRP and what they mean to you
Why is the profession moving towards a national standard now?
It will be portable across Canada
A natural evolution of the human resources profession, a logical next step for the designation
Profession has developed into a community of professionals
HR knowledge is recognized as a critical success factor for Canadian business.
Who is in charge of making this change?
The Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA), an umbrella group that has brought together the various provincial HR associations, supported by Human Resources Development Canada
What does this mean for the Human Resources practitioner in Canada?
It defines the HR professional in Canada and creates a valuable qualification for human resources practitioners as they advance through their careers.
What does this mean for the human resources profession in Canada overall?
More credibility to the human resources profession. It proves that the profession is made up of skilled and qualified practitioners.
Why is this designation compared with the likes of the CA or P. Eng?
HR practitioners have equal standing with other professionals we regard as peers.
Unique and specialized knowledge about our area of business specialty.
Our standards for identifying ourselves must follow the principles of certification in recognized and respected professions.
National Standards for human resources will be unique from any other process in place as the testing process will use outcomes based exams.
Examinations will emphasize not only knowledge, but also the understanding of how to achieve results in the real work place.
What are the benefits of a national designation to members?
National recognition to your profession
Increases your marketability and your ability to move to positions in other parts of Canada.
It raises the bar on the perception of the profession
The CHRP recognizes achievement and qualifications in the HR profession, emphasizing both knowledge and experience. Who grants the designations?
Each province grants designations to qualified applicants in their jurisdictions.
What is involved in the process to receive the designation?
Successfully pass examinations that include both knowledge-based and outcomes-based assessment. Testing will cover the range of HR functions, including compensation, recruitment and staffing, employee and labour relations, HR Planning, health and safety, training and development, and organizational development and change, etc.
I already have my CHRP. Does the elevation of the designation to a national level affect me?
The national designation ensures that your qualifications are equally recognized right across the country
You still have your CHRP designation and it is now nationally recognized.
You will be required to re-certify on an on-going basis, every three years. This will enhance the value of your professional designation, by demonstrating that your skills, experience and knowledge remain current.
What does re-certification entail?
Every three years, all CHRPs will be required to re-certify, based on a set of professional development criteria. This could include seminars, conferences, volunteering for activities, and completing continuing education courses in human resources, or write the outcome assessment.
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