Path 1: Non- Accredited Program with HR Major

1. Education
   Proof of your Certificate or Diploma in HR, Bachelors degree with a major in HR, or Masters degree in HR is required. 
   
   Request transcripts be sent through your post-secondary educational institution within Canada using MyCreds. CPHR Saskatchewan is a recognized Receiver within the MyCreds national network. To securely share your transcripts, simply choose the ‘Organisation’ option when setting-up your share in MyCreds and type in CPHR Saskatchewan.  
   
   Education from outside Canada needs to be evaluated by either the World Education Services (WES) or International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and sent directly to CPHR Saskatchewan from either organization. CPHR Saskatchewan accepts document-by-document reports from WES or basic assessments from IQAS. 
   
   Note- If the name on your transcripts or reports is different than your current name, please update the  “maiden name" in your member profile.
   
   Transcripts or evaluation reports can be sent to:
   
   CPHR Saskatchewan
   #210-3501 8th Street E
   Saskatoon, SK S7H 0W5
   Email:  info@cphrsk.ca
   
   Note- If the name on your transcripts or evaluation reports is different than your current name, please update the “maiden name" in your member profile.
   
   
   
2. National Knowledge Exam (NKE)
   To prove you have the knowledge required to become a CPHR, you must register for and pass the National Knowledge Exam ® (NKE). Once you pass the NKE, you become a CPHR Candidate and can represent yourself as such.
   
   NKE Prep Courses  are available to writers with the theoretical knowledge and test-taking strategies needed to effectively write the NKE. These are not mandatory.
   
   
3. Validation of Experience (VOE) Assessment
   The final step to achieving the CPHR designation is the Validation of Experience (VOE)  assessment. 
   
   CPHR Candidates have 10 years to successfully complete the VOE process from the date they become a CPHR Candidate. The work experience must be at the Advisory HR and Administrative HR level and can be achieved either before or after writing the NKE. The Candidate has 10 years from the submission deadline to use their experience.

Path 2: CPHR Accredited Program with HR Major

1. Education
   A program accredited by CPHR Saskatchewan or one of the provincial CPHR Associations, allows for the NKE to be waived if the minimum mark requirements and timeframes are met. Information on accredited programs and NKE waivers, can be found here. 
   
   Request transcripts be sent through your post-secondary educational institution within Canada using MyCreds. CPHR Saskatchewan is a recognized Receiver within the MyCreds national network. To securely share your transcripts, simply choose the 'Organisation' option when setting up your share in MyCreds and type in CPHR Saskatchewan.
   
   Note- If the name on your transcripts or reports is different than your current name, please update the  “maiden name" in your member profile.
   
   If your Canadian post-secondary institution does not use MyCreds, transcripts can be sent to:
   
   CPHR Saskatchewan
   #210-3501 8th Street E
   Saskatoon, SK S7H 0W5
   Email:  info@cphrsk.ca
   
   
2. Apply for the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) Waiver
   A graduate of a CPHR Canada Member Association Accredited Post-Secondary institution may apply for an NKE Waiver. Upon approval, you will become a CPHR Candidate and can represent yourself as such. There is no waiving the NKE for international education of experience.
   
   Click here to see a list of CPHR accredited post-secondary institutions.
   
   
3. Validation of Experience (VOE)
   The final step to achieving the CPHR designation is the Validation of Experience (VOE)  assessment. 
   
   CPHR Candidates have  10 years to successfully complete the VOE process from the date they become a CPHR Candidate. The work experience must be at the Advisory HR and Administrative HR level and can be achieved either before or after being approved for the NKE Waiver. The Candidate has 10 years from the submission deadline to use their experience.

Path 3: Non- HR Program

1. Education
   You are required to submit proof of your education.
   
   Request transcripts be sent through your post-secondary educational institution within Canada using MyCreds. CPHR Saskatchewan is a recognized Receiver within the MyCreds national network. To securely share your transcripts, simply choose the ‘Organisation’ option when setting up your share in MyCreds and type in CPHR Saskatchewan.  
   
   Education from outside Canada needs to be evaluated by either the World Education Services (WES) or  International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and sent directly to CPHR Saskatchewan from either organization. CPHR Saskatchewan accepts document-by-document reports from WES or basic assessments from IQAS. 
   
   Evaluation reports can be sent to:
   
   CPHR Saskatchewan
   #210-3501 8th Street E
   Saskatoon, SK S7H 0W5
   Email: info@cphrsk.ca
   
   Note- If the name on your transcripts or reports is different than your current name, please update the  “maiden name" in your member profile.
   
   You must complete the coursework requirement  prior to being eligible to register for the NKE.
   
   
2. National Knowledge Exam (NKE)
   To prove you have the knowledge required to become a CPHR, you must register for and pass the  National Knowledge Exam ® (NKE) . Once you pass the NKE, you become a CPHR Candidate and can represent yourself as such.
   
   NKE Prep Courses  are available to writers with the theoretical knowledge and test-taking strategies needed to effectively write the NKE. These are not mandatory.
   
   
3. Validation of Experience (VOE) Assessment
   The final step to achieving the CPHR designation is the Validation of Experience (VOE)  assessment. 
   
   CPHR Candidates have  10 years to successfully complete the VOE process from the date they become a CPHR Candidate. The work experience must be at the Advisory HR and Administrative HR level and can be achieved either before or after writing the NKE. The Candidate has 10 years from the submission deadline to use their experience.

Path 4: Senior Level

1. Work Experience in a Senior Role
   A senior role is defined as someone working 51% or more of the time in HR at the most senior HR level in the organization such as VP of HR, or CHRO, who participates at the Executive/Leadership table with a high level of autonomy and decision making. You must have a minimum of ten (10) years experience at the Advisory HR Level with at least three (3) years in a senior role.   
   

   The following are some of the qualities that would help to define senior level experience in Human Resources:

   • Progressive and credible HR background
   • At least three years of experience in the most senior HR position (VP of HR, CHRO) in the organization on a leadership or executive team
   • A very high amount of independence in their day-to-day work
   • High impact decision-making authority
   • Considerable budgetary responsibility
   • Influence on the organizational strategy and business decisions
   • Experience counselling senior managers on HR related matters and leading a team of other HR professionals
   • Authority to recommend on most HR decisions in an organization
   • Strategic thinking and execution
   • Strong leadership qualities
   • Personal integrity/high ethical standards
   • Negotiating/influencing skills
   • Ability to balance strategic with operational issues
   • Strong understanding of the business and economic environment
   • Authority and skill to design and implement leadership succession plans
   
   
2. Initial Assessment
   Email the completed Initial Assessment along with a resume. Beside each HR position, include the position title the HR position reports to and email info@cphrsk.ca. Job descriptions and organizational charts may be required.
   
   
3. Validation of Experience (VOE)
   The final step to achieving the CPHR designation is the  Validation of Experience (VOE)  assessment. Complete the VOE application for the Senior pathway once the Initial Assessment has been completed and approved. Canadian experience is not required. You will be advised as to which senior position(s) are to be used in the VOE assessment.
   
   
4. Education
   Proof of a degree with any major is required.
   
   Request transcripts be sent through your post-secondary educational institution within Canada using MyCreds. CPHR Saskatchewan is a recognized Receiver within the MyCreds national network. To securely share your transcripts, simply choose the ‘Organisation’ option when setting-up your share in MyCreds and type in CPHR Saskatchewan.  
   
   Education from outside Canada needs to be evaluated by either the World Education Services (WES) or International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and sent directly to CPHR Saskatchewan from either organization. CPHR Saskatchewan accepts document-by-document reports from WES or basic assessments from IQAS. 
   
   Evaluation reports can be sent to:
   
   CPHR Saskatchewan
   #210-3501 8th Street E
   Saskatoon, SK S7H 0W5
   Email: info@cphrsk.ca
   
   Note- If the name on your transcripts or evaluation reports are different than your current name, please update the "maiden name" in your member profile.