National Knowledge Exam
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In Canada
, the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) 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
(CHRP) designation. The National Knowledge Exam is offered in the spring and fall of each year. The NKE exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions, which must be completed within a three hour time frame. The passing grade for the NKE is 70 per cent. Candidates who obtain this standard or higher are then classified as "CHRP Candidates" and they are eligible to move on to the National Professional Practice Assessment
(NPPA).
The NKE is designed to assess one’s understanding of the content in eight HR
-related areas, or functional dimensions. Under these eight HR-related areas there are a number Required Professional Capabilities (RPCs) that the individual must be able to understand and apply. The eight HR-related areas are as follows:
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...
, the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) is a certifying exam administered by the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations
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...
. It is the first step that an individual must take in order to obtain their Certified Human Resources Processional
CHRP (Designation)
Certified Human Resources Professional or CHRP, is a designation achieved by Human Resources professionals in Canada. Steps to certification include an academic program focused on courses such as Recruitment, Industrial Relations, Organizational Behaviour, as well as many others and two nationally...
(CHRP) designation. The National Knowledge Exam is offered in the spring and fall of each year. The NKE exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions, which must be completed within a three hour time frame. The passing grade for the NKE is 70 per cent. Candidates who obtain this standard or higher are then classified as "CHRP Candidates" and they are eligible to move on to the 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...
(NPPA).
The NKE is designed to assess one’s understanding of the content in eight HR
Human resource management
Human Resource Management is the management of an organization's employees. While human resource management is sometimes referred to as a "soft" management skill, effective practice within an organization requires a strategic focus to ensure that people resources can facilitate the achievement of...
-related areas, or functional dimensions. Under these eight HR-related areas there are a number Required Professional Capabilities (RPCs) that the individual must be able to understand and apply. The eight HR-related areas are as follows:
- Professional Practice in Human Resources
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Staffing
- Employee and Labour Relations
- Total Compensation
- Organizational Learning, Development and Training
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Human Resource Information Management