The CHRP designation is a nationally recognized level of achievement signifying that a practitioner meets specific professional criteria, keeps current in the field, and adheres to a professional Code of Ethics. Recertification represents your commitment to continuous learning in a profession that is constantly evolving and is impacted by economic, social, business and legislative changes.

As a CHRP holder, you are required to recertify every 3 years through your provincial HR association (HRIA). In addition to staying current in the HR field you must maintain your membership in the provincial HR association by paying membership dues. There are 2 options available upon recertification:

1. Recertification through Professional Development Activities

Should you choose to recertify by engaging in professional development activities, you will be required to acquire 100 points of professional development activities in at least two categories on the log. From January 1, 2012, you will have to use the "new" log. The Word version of the log can be downloaded from your CHRP member profile. It is highly recommended that you download the log at the begining of your recertification period and fill it in throughout the 3-year recertification period.

Click here for more information about changes to the national recertification log. 

Points will be assigned to each type of professional development activity - details of the number of renewal points assigned to each activity are available on the log. Some examples of professional development activities include, but are not limited to:

• participating in 'new work' projects/initiatives that gain greater understanding of the HR body of knowledge
• attending seminars or conferences
• taking a college or university course in a field of HR or related
• undertaking self-directed learning
• developing and/or facilitating a college or university course or professional workshop
• providing leadership services such as mentoring
• holding a board or committee position in an HR association/organization
• conducting research on an HR topic or issue
• publishing a journal, periodical article or textbook

Here are a few quick tips to help you fill in the log:

Please Note: The log has to be filled in electronically, handwritten logs are no longer accepted.

• Every activity must be listed separately.
• Every activity must be accompanied with a date(s).
  Credit will not be given for any activity that is not associated with a date.
• The number of hours that the activity took to complete must be listed in your application
  [eg: 2 hours, 2 days, 50 hour project etc.]
• Activities must take place during the 3 year review period prior to your CHRP expiry date.
• Do not use acronyms for companies, courses, institutions etc.
• Full activity requirements must be met; partial points are not given.

2. Recertification by National Professional Practice Assessment ® (NPPA)

Should you choose to recertify by re-examination, you will be required to register for and complete the National Professional Practice Assessment ® within your 3-year recertification period. If you are successful in passing the exam, your CHRP designation will be maintained and you will be able to use the designation for an additional three-year period.

If you are not successful in recertifying (by log or by passing the exam) within your recertification period, you will be given a second and last chance to write the NPPA after your CHRP expiry date; however, you will have to register for the exam before your expiry date, for the next exam sitting.