CHRP & CHRL Knowledge Exams

​Exam Content and Delivery

The CHRP-KE and CHRL-KE are based on the HRPA Competency Framework which features nine functional dimensions as it relates to academic knowledge. Academic knowledge refers to basic facts, policies, practices, methods, legislation, etc. It is information that can be written into procedures and transferred fairly accurately during the learning process. Examples of academic knowledge include: the rights and responsibilities of management and labour during union organizing and negotiation processes; the various methods of training and developing staff; and human rights, employment equity and pay equity legislation. The chart below provides a guideline regarding the extent to which each functional dimension is emphasized within the CHRP-KE and the CHRL-KE.

For a better understanding of how items are developed for the CHRP-KE and the CHRL-KE, please have a read through our Item-Writing Guidelines.

Examination Accommodations Policy

If you require accommodations to write the CHRP-KE or the CHRL-KE, HRPA has developed an Examination Accommodations​​ Policy to provide reasonable testing accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities. Reasonable accommodation refers to any adjustment to the examination materials or testing environment that permits a qualified applicant with a disability to perform without undue hardship to the institution providing accommodation. Documented disabilities are those for which there is a diagnosis by a qualified professional.​

The purpose of accommodations is to provide equity, not advantage. Any requested modification that would substantially alter essential elements of the examination will not be granted.

To request accommodations for your examination, please complete the Examination Accommodations Request Form and submit it to exams@hrpa.ca for review. This form, as well as supporting documentation, must be received at least 20 calendar days from the first day of the testing window you are writing into allow for sufficient time to review and implement your accommodations.

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May 20, 2021 – Examination Accommodations Policy and Process

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All requests for withdrawals must be sent to HRPA using the Exam Withdrawal Form​ (PDF).

If you no longer wish to write a scheduled exam, you have the option to cancel your exam registration and withdraw from the sitting. Withdrawals from the exam are permitted up to fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the examination appointment date. All exam withdrawals are subject to a $65.00 + HST administration fee that will be deducted from the refund issued

Withdrawals are not permitted less than fourteen (14) calendar days from the scheduled examination date. Registrants requesting to withdraw less than fourteen (14) calendar days from the scheduled examination date will forfeit their fees.

In certain extenuating circumstances (such as illness or bereavement) the withdrawal fee may be waived at HRPA’s discretion. Supporting documentation must be submitted along with the Exam Withdrawal Form.

Individuals who do not show up for the exam will be considered “no-shows” and will forfeit the full exam fee.

Alternatively, you can reschedule your exam date, appointment time or location within the same exam window, as long as you do so more than two full calendar days before your scheduled appointment time. However, a $50.00 fee will be charged to you if you reschedule your exam date, time or location less than 29 calendar days of the scheduled exam date and time. Rescheduling is not possible within two calendar days of your scheduled exam date and time.

To change your exam date, time or location please use the reschedule/cancel option on the Prometric website or contact Prometric’s automated voice response system at: 1-800-369-6268 (in North America) or Prometric’s Regional Registration Centre (outside of North America); available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Remote Proctoring

February 9, 2021- Remote Proctoring Webinar

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February 23, 2023 – Remote Proctoring: What you Need to Know

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Exam Results

The CHRP-KE and CHRL-KE results will be released via email approximately three to four weeks from the end of the testing window. The exact date and time will be communicated to all exam writers via email together with instructions on how to access the results online in their HRPA profile. Members and students must ensure that the email address HRPA has on file is up to date and that their email provider recognizes HRPA as a safe source for emails. Results cannot be released over the phone.

If you experienced an incident during your exam session, it must be indicated on the post-exam survey you are asked to complete at the end of the exam, and you should also email the Office of the Registrar with your concerns within 7 days of your exam date.  No action will be taken by HRPA with respect to any potential incident once exam results have been released.