Canadian Human Resources professionals work in every province and territory, in rural and urban settings, in the government, private and not-for-profit sector and in all sizes of organizations. As a profession, they have a Body of Knowledge that is specified in the Required Professional Capabilities described in this document. The RPCs^® form the test specifications for the National Knowledge Exam^® (NKE) and the National Professional Practice Assessment^® (NPPA). These performance standards, when both are successfully completed, lead to the national designation of a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), the symbol of excellence in Human Resources management.

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