I am a CPHR Candidate
To become a CPHR Candidate, you must be a member of CPHR BC & Yukon and:
- Complete the 9 foundational HR courses, write and pass the National Knowledge Examination (NKE)
OR - Complete an accredited HR program with an average of 70% and successfully apply for the NKE waiver
AND
- Send your official transcripts to the CPHR Registrar via email or send a physical copy of the transcript to our Vancouver office. The transcript can be sent by you or you can ask your school to mail it directly. The registrar will review and e-mail you the NKE waiver fee form.
CPHR Candidates must maintain a membership with CPHR BC & Yukon and have 10 years from the date they have been awarded the CPHR Candidate status to submit the Validation of Experience (VOE) Form (check your downloads folder for document) in order to be awarded the CPHR designation.
Only CPHRs are required to report Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours on an annual basis to maintain the designation. CPHR Candidates are not required to report CPD hours.
Fees
The total NKE waiver fee is $483 (this includes a one-time $60 application fee + waiver fee of $460+GST).
If you are a new graduate or have graduated within the last 12 months you will save 25% off the NKE waiver fee. So the reduced fee is $362.25 (NKE waiver fee of $345+GST).
The fee must be paid within 90 days and you should keep your membership active to begin the CPHR process. Once the NKE waiver is processed, you will receive an email confirming your status as a CPHR Candidate.
What is the process to become a CPHR?
Once you have received the CPHR Candidate status, you must work on meeting the Validation of Experience (VOE) requirements.
Why become a CPHR Candidate?
As a CPHR BC & Yukon member, you will have access to our exclusive member benefits.
The CPHR Candidate Badge
CPHR BC & Yukon is excited to partner with BadgeCert to issue digital badges that recognize our CPHR Candidate, CPHRs and FCPHRs, which allows members to securely share their credentials across the web, on resumes, email signatures and social media outlets to celebrate and validate the CPHR designation. Note, badges are only issued once a month by BadgeCert. You will be notified by an email when you can access your new badge. Click here to log in to BadgeCert.