Certified Human Resources Professional or CHRP, is a designation achieved by Human Resources

Human resources

Human resources is a term used to describe the individuals who make up the workforce of an organization, although it is also applied in labor economics to, for example, business sectors or even whole nations...

 professionals in Canada

Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

. Steps to certification include an academic program focused on courses such as Recruitment

Recruitment

Recruitment refers to the process of attracting, screening, and selecting qualified people for a job. For some components of the recruitment process, mid- and large-size organizations often retain professional recruiters or outsource some of the process to recruitment agencies.The recruitment...

, Industrial Relations, Organizational Behaviour

Organizational studies

Organizational studies, sometimes known as organizational science, encompass the systematic study and careful application of knowledge about how people act within organizations...

, as well as many others and two nationally held exams. The first, the NKE, or "National Knowledge Exam" is usually written upon successful completion of the academic requirements while the second exam, which consists of situational questions, is usually completed after several years of work experience.
Established in 1994, the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA)

Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA)

The Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations is Canada's national human-resources body. It is responsible for establishing and maintaining national core standards for the human-resources profession; fostering communication among participating associations; serving as the recognized...

 is a collaborative effort of human resources associations from across Canada, which represent more than 41,000 professionals, 21,000 of whom hold the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation.
The CCHRA is the national voice on the enhancement and promotion of the profession across Canada, through established and credible designations, collaborating on national issues related to the profession, leading federal government relations, and proactively positioning the national human resources agenda at the international level.
Certification requirements include writing the National Knowledge Exam

National Knowledge Exam

In Canada, the National Knowledge Exam is a certifying exam administered by the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations. It is the first step that an individual must take in order to obtain their Certified Human Resources Processional designation. The National Knowledge Exam is offered...

, and then a National Professional Practice Assessment

National Professional Practice Assessment

The National Professional Practice Assessment is the second and final exam that candidates must complete in order to obtain the Certified Human Resource Professional certification. The NPPA is offered in the spring and fall of each year. The passing grade for the NPPA is 70 per cent. Candidates...

after completing a recommended two to three years of work experience. Exam writers must also satisfy any requirements of their provincial HR association. As of January 1, 2011 all provincial associations will require an undergraduate degree prior to exam registration. Designation holders must re-certify every three years in order to keep the designation valid.
The following exam prep resources are available for individuals looking to obtain their CHRP designation by writing the NKE and NPPA exams:

Canadian HR Press

CAPTUS Online Course

BCHRMA Workshops