National Professional Practice Assessment
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The National Professional Practice Assessment (NPPA) is the second and final exam that CHRP candidates must complete in order to obtain the Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) certification. The NPPA is offered in the spring and fall of each year. The passing grade for the NPPA is 70 per cent. Candidates achieving a passing grade will receive their CHRP designation. There is no limit to the number of times an individual can take the NPPA as long as it is within five years of the candidate successfully passing the National Knowledge Exam
(NKE).
The NPPA questions are representative of content in eight functional dimensions of the RPCs, emphasis is more experience-based, or focused on the application of the knowledge.
The NPPA consists of 65 “critical incident” questions, which must be completed within a three and a half hour timeframe. The critical incident assessment provides the exam writer with a description of a practical situation that an HR professional may encounter. The exam writer is then asked to select from four possible answers the most effective action the HR professional should take to deal with the situation. Exam writers will obtain one point for each correct selection.
Canadian HR Press
CAPTUS Online Course
BCHRMA Workshops
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...
(NKE).
Content
The NPPA assesses one’s understanding of the Required Professional Capabilities (RPCs) as they relate to experiential knowledge. Experiential knowledge is implicit and much more difficult to quantify or describe effectively. It refers to the wisdom gained from experience and insight in applying academic knowledge to actual or simulated situations.The NPPA questions are representative of content in eight functional dimensions of the RPCs, emphasis is more experience-based, or focused on the application of the knowledge.
The NPPA consists of 65 “critical incident” questions, which must be completed within a three and a half hour timeframe. The critical incident assessment provides the exam writer with a description of a practical situation that an HR professional may encounter. The exam writer is then asked to select from four possible answers the most effective action the HR professional should take to deal with the situation. Exam writers will obtain one point for each correct selection.
Further Reading
Below is a list of available exam preparation resources:Canadian HR Press
CAPTUS Online Course
BCHRMA Workshops