Our Business - Human Resources diploma has been approved by the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) for satisfying the full coursework requirement on the path to your Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) designation. Our Business program graduates can also follow this path a third year. Available exclusively through the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA), your CHRP designation will validate your knowledge of Human Resources (HR), your workplace readiness, and your commitment to career-long learning.
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Business - Human Resources
Completing this two-year program and meeting the grade requirements will satisfy all nine course requirements to get you on the road to your CHRP designation and becoming a certified professional in human resources.
Business
Graduates of our two-year Business diploma program now have the opportunity to take a pathway to our Business - Human Resources diploma program by completing one additional year and you'll earn two diplomas in three years! Completing this program pathway and meeting the grade requirements will satisfy all nine course requirements for the same path to CHRP.
Increasing Demand
Now more than ever, businesses want and value Human Resources professionals. HRPA’s Hire Authority job board, an exclusive HRPA registration benefit, has seen HR job postings nearly double in recent years, with an increase of 87% from 2020 to 2021. Trends and studies from early 2022 show that HR jobs are up by 131% from their pre-pandemic rate. The spike in the demand for HR professionals reflects the massive shifts that are happening in today’s workplaces. Now is the time to look at working towards your CHRP certification.
Steps to a CHRP Designation
Follow the steps below on your path to becoming a Certified Human Resources Professional.
Register.
Register online as an HRPA registrant. Students enrolled in full-time HR studies pay a low membership fee. Keep your student membership pricing for two years - regardless of when you sign up during your studies.
Complete your course requirements.
When you complete your Business - Human Resources program, it will satisfy the full course requirement of nine subject area courses*. You will be required to earn a grade of 65% or better in each of the nine eligible courses and an overall average of 70% or above. If you have a grade below 65%, you can retake the course or take an HRPA Challenge Exam. This Alternate Route** will require 50 added points to qualify for the next step.
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Pass two exams.
Take and pass the CHRP Knowledge Exam and the CHRP Employment Law Exam. These exams will assess your ability to make effective decisions when presented with HR situations.
Complete the Job Ready Program.
The Job Ready Program is an online course which covers professionalism and ethics in the scope of practice of HR.
Congratulations! You are now granted your CHRP designation.
Benefits of CHRP
Three Certification Levels
HRPA provides three levels of certified designations: Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), and Certified Human Resources Executive (CHRE). An HRPA designation can grow and advance your competency and expertise as an HR professional. HRPA designations also signal to employers that you have the knowledge and expertise needed to excel in your role and drive positive impact for employees and the workplace.
Increased Earning Potential
Not only will you gain access to professional development, a wealth of resources, and a diverse and growing network, you will also increase your earnings potential with an HRPA designation. The numbers tell a compelling story as found in HRPA's landmark study:
- HRPA-certified professionals earn 17% or $15,000+ more than non-certified professionals
- As for specific certifications, median pay increases by as much as 240% from CHRP certification to CHRL certification (from $59k to $152k).
- HRPA certification positively influences your chances of being promoted and pay growth, with a likelihood of being in a management role (54% with a designation, 37% without).
Professional Value
Human Resources is a Tier 1 regulated profession — like lawyers, social workers or accountants. While regulation for HR professionals is voluntary, HR is becoming more complex and challenging. That’s why qualified, expert and regulated HR professionals add more strategic value to businesses — and the bottom line.
HRPA regulates the profession and delivers the best in guidance, resources, and professional development for HR professionals as they respond to evolving employee needs and lead workplaces into the future.