Exam Study Resources
As you take the first steps towards discovering the CHRP designation and its advantages, take a look at some of the resources and tools that can help you prepare for the NKE and the NPPA.
We present the listing of resources below for information purposes only. A listing does not constitute endorsement, and CCHRA does not have input on any course content. You may want to check with previous exam writers regarding the usefulness of the resources listed. For the most up-to-date information on textbooks, please visit the website of the publisher. Please also note that other preparation resources may be available.
Study Skills and Preparation Strategies
Sample Exam Questions and Quizzes
Here you will find links to sample questions and quizzes for both exams, the National Knowledge Exam® and National Professional Practice Assessment®. All questions were prepared by the CCHRA’s Independent Board of Examiners and some of them have appeared on previous exams.
Disclaimer: The questions should only be used as a preparatory tool for the exams. The proportionality of the questions on the pages in this section does not reflect the proportionality of the questions on the exams. For more information on the content of the exams, how the questions were created and more, please click here.
Online Preparation Courses
HRwrx
Canada's premier online National Knowledge Exam (NKE) prep program, developed by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) and available in English or French (coming soon).
What makes HRwrx (pronounced "HR works") so special? It's packed with features:
- Four 150-question timed 3-hour NKE simulation exams you so can prepare yourself for the real thing
- A 150-question pre-diagnostic exam that shows you with a bar chart the subject matter areas where you need the most preparation
- Detailed review of RPCs (Required Professional Capabilities) by practice area, with 20-question mini-exams at the end of each section
- A glossary of over 2,600 HR terms
- Online discussion forum to share tips and tricks for exam prep with other HRwrx subscribers
- Two live webinars, one with a panel of high scorers who will share their prep strategies and one to help you in your final prep
In the May 2010 exams, HRwrx subscribers were 160% more likely to pass the NKE than non-subscribers.
$249 plus tax.
Click here to register.
Captus Press
Prepare for the National Professional Practice Assessment® (NPPA) with this online course. The online prep course is provided by Captus Press through its CampusHR facilities.
NPPA Preparation Course
This course is modeled after the National Professional Practice Assessment® (NPPA).
The course includes:
- Fifteen scenario exercises to test your knowledge of HR best practices
- Thirty five critical incidents to assess your judgment
- Review of relevant Required Professional Capabilities (RPCs®) and a listing of specialty textbooks
- Moderator-facilitated online discussion groups with individual feedback
Cost: $169 plus GST (or HST)
How to register for the online courses
English site: CampusHR
French site: Campus-RHRI
Contact Captus Press Inc.
For information on the courses:
Telephone: 416-736-5537
E-mail: info@captus.com
For technical support:
Toll-free: 1-866-348-7888
E-mail: support@captus.com
Preparation Workshops
Below, you will find information about workshops specially designed to help you prepare to write the national exams. The workshops are organized by provincial CHRP designation granting HR associations across Canada, all are members of the CCHRA. Workshops are presented by experienced HR practitioners, academic experts or scholars and contain insightful information on the Required Professional Capabilities (RPCs®).
Self-Directed Learning Resources
In this section, you will find a full range of useful resources that can help you as you prepare to undertake the NKE and NPPA.