The Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is a commitment to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence to assure public confidence in the HR practice of the designation holder. The designation solidifies the important role of HR leadership in business and organizational excellence through competent and ethical HR practice.
The CPHR designation signifies that an individual has achieved and continues to actively demonstrate mastery of the CPHR Competency Framework. Through a national examination and assessment process, each CPHR designate must demonstrate the core competencies relevant to the HR profession.
The CPHR designation is the only human resources designation recognized across nine professional human resources associations in Canada. Granted provincially, CPHR Saskatchewan is the sole certifying body in Saskatchewan for the CPHR designation.
If you choose to move to another province, territory, or state and practice HR, you can resign your designation. For more information about resigning your designation to another province, click here.
Why should you get the CPHR designation?
Professional designations enhance career opportunities – the CPHR designation proves your ability to master all aspects of human resources and demonstrates to employers across Canada that you’re an HR expert.
Be a trusted advisor to your peers and employers - by achieving the CPHR Designation and adhering to CPHR Saskatchewan’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct you demonstrate that you are committed to the highest standards of professional practice in HR.
Expand your network and career opportunities across the country – the CPHR designation is recognized across nine provinces in Canada, with over 22,000 members. CPHR Saskatchewan is aligned with the United States’ Society for Human Resource Management and Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in Ontario.
Advantages of the CPHR Designation
- Proven Expertise: CPHRs must meet all requirements set out by their provincial HR association, which aim to measure their competence and experience as HR professionals. By pursuing the CPHR designation, you will prove your ability to tackle all aspects of HR and demonstrate to employers and colleagues alike that you are a true HR expert.
- Continual Learning: CPHRs must continually update their knowledge and skills in HR to maintain the designation. You will gain expertise and leading edge knowledge to help you manage complex and dynamic HR issues and, ultimately, become a strategic advisor.
- Demonstrated Commitment: CPHRs must undergo rigorous studies, a comprehensive national exam and ongoing learning. By pursuing your CPHR, you demonstrate your commitment to constantly updating your HR skills and highlighting your long-term passion for the profession. You join the class of HR professionals that employers seek out.
- Knowledge Community: CPHRs are part of an exclusive, nation-wide community of HR experts. Through special events, conferences, publications and websites, you can connect with other HR professionals from across Canada. This powerful network proves invaluable as HR professionals look for solutions, ideas and the ability to connect with others in the field.
- Ethical Behaviour: CPHRs commit themselves to high standards of ethical behaviour. They are held to the CPHR Saskatchewan’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct that covers a range of important professional issues including confidentiality, conflict of interest, professional growth and more. You gain confidence from your employer, colleagues and peers with the knowledge that you are committed to a Code of Conduct that demands the highest standards for the profession.
How do I achieve the CPHR designation?
Click here to learn more about the CPHR designation certification process, and steps to becoming a CPHR in Saskatchewan.
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