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HR DESIGNATIONS American Society for Training and Development www.astd.org/content/ASTDcertification Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP): A credential that provides a way for workplace learning and performance professionals to prove their value to employers and be confident about their knowledge of the field. Broad-based and addresses nine areas of expertise as defined by the ASTD Competency Model. of Ethics. For information, contact your provincial HR association. (See page 6 for listings.) Note: The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in Ontario has replaced the National Professional Practice Assessment with a requirement for three years of professional-level experience, to be assessed by the association. Canadian Institute of Management Association of Professional Recruiters of Canada www.workplace.ca/resources/aprc_assoc.html Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR): This accreditation program consists of three modules that show recruiters and hiring managers how to reduce recruitment costs, lower the risk of erroneous hiring decisions and avoid needless litigation. Successful completion of all three modules of this program makes you eligible for membership in the Association of Professional Recruiters of Canada, with the RPR designation. www.cim.ca Chartered Manager (C.Mgr.): The Canadian Institute of Management's senior qualification and chartered professional designation. It provides validation to outstanding adherence to the theory and practice of ethical management and the ongoing development of new methods in management that focus on sustainability and leadership. The designation combines the fields of accounting, financial management, organizational behaviour, strategy, marketing and human resources. The association also offers two other designations, the Professional Manager (P.Mgr.) and the Certified in Management (C.I.M.). Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals www.bcrsp.ca Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP): Focuses on safety management positions. A CRSP applies broad-based safety knowledge to develop systems that will achieve optimum control over hazards and exposures detrimental to people, equipment, materials and the environment. A CRSP is committed to the principles of loss control, accident prevention and environmental protection as demonstrated by their daily activities. Canadian Management Professionals Association Canadian Association of Assessment Specialists Canadian Payroll Association www.workplace.ca/resources/caas_assoc.html Registered Assessment Specialist (RAS): This accreditation program consists of 10 lessons where participants acquire the skills to assess employees through ability-, personality- and competency-based testing. For HR professionals, recruiters and others who wish to use assessment tools for quality selection, training and personnel development. Successful completion of this program makes you eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Assessment Specialists with the RAS designation. www.payroll.ca Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP): The foundation of a career in payroll. It provides the compliance knowledge required to process an organization's annual payroll cycle, effectively communicate payroll information to all stakeholders, and understand the accounting function as it relates to payroll. Certified Payroll Manager (CPM): Builds on the PCP compliance knowledge by developing payroll management skills. It provides the knowledge to make decisions, supervise and manage, and contribute a payroll perspective to organizational policy and strategy discussions. PCP certification is a prerequisite. Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA) www.cchra.ca, www.chrp.ca Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP): A nationally recognized level of achievement within the field of human resources. The designation represents continuing recognition of the bearer's outstanding professionalism. To attain the CHRP designation, HR professionals must meet the requirements of their provincial CHRP designation-granting HR association, possess a university degree, pass the National Knowledge Exam (which tests a professional's understanding of HR's body of knowledge in Canada) and the National Professional Practice Assessment, and sign the profession's National Code of Ethics. To maintain the designation, HR professionals must recertify every three years and adhere to the Code www.workplace.ca/resources/cmpa_assoc.html Canadian Management Professional (CMP): An association for professional managers. Candidates complete 12 modules of the CMPA accreditation program to develop the skills to manage the workload, communicate more effectively and use resources wisely. Once successfully completed, participants can become full members of the association and attain the CMP designation. Canadian Professional Trainers Association www.workplace.ca/resources/cpta_assoc.html Registered Professional Trainer (RPT): Positions in training and development. This accreditation program consists of three modules that teach participants how to assess the need for training, develop the material, deliver the content and evaluate the results. Those who complete the program are eligible for membership in the Canadian Professional Trainers Association (CPTA) with the RPT designation. 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