The purpose of HRPA’s recertification requirement is to ensure that certified members maintain the level of competence required for certification. Certified members must recertify by accumulating the required number of recertification points.
Individuals are required to obtain 100 points per three year cycle.
There are two ways to recertify:
- Earn 100 recertification points through professional development activities (in accordance with the Recertification Log) during the three year period; or
- Pass the National Professional Practice Assessment (NPPA) (in accordance with Category F on the Recertification Log) prior by the end of the recertification period. (This option will no longer be available after May 2010.)
Advanced planning will ensure that recertification is manageable and a professionally enriching experience.
For the purposes of meeting the recertification requirements through professional development activities, individuals must consult the recertification log. The log outlines development categories and types of activities that fall within each category. Each activity is allotted recertification points. You do not need to accrue recertification points in all categories.
A broad range of activities qualify towards recertification including the accruing of renewal points for on the job activities Members are encouraged to consider all sections of the log when recertifying.
Category A - Continuing Education - maximum 100 points
Professional development activities may include seminars, workshops and conferences.
Category B - Leadership - maximum 70 points
Professional development activities may include, mentoring and volunteering.
Category C - Instruction - maximum 70 points
Professional development activities may include developing or teaching HR courses for credit at a university, college, institute or workplace. This category will be of particular interest to academics, consultants and corporate trainers.
Category D - Significant Work Projects/Initiatives - maximum 75 points
Professional development activities include significant first-time human resources management program or project or secondments and special assignments.
Category E - Research or Publication - maximum 50 points
Professional development activities include conducting research, authoring and publishing of texts or articles.
Category F - National Professional Practice Assessment (NPPA) - All 100 recertification points are earned upon passing the NPPA. This is offered as an alternate to earning points in categories A through E. A grade of 70 per cent is required to pass and the NPPA must be passed prior to the recertification deadline. If choosing this option, an exam application form must be submitted by the exam application deadline. (Category F, recertification by examination, will no longer be available after May 2010.)
Members who choose to meet recertification requirements through professional development activities are required to submit a recertification log by the deadline. Only activities participated in during the current recertification period can be submitted.
All recertification logs are reviewed and three (3) per cent of all applications are randomly chosen and audited for accuracy.