CHRE — Certified Human Resources Executive (CHRE)

The CHRE recognises HR executives; it does not use the CHRP/CHRL knowledge exam or coursework.

Credential awarded: CHRE

HR executives in Ontario.

HRPA membership and 10 years of HR experience including significant executive experience.

1. 1Join HRPA
2. 2Document executive HR experience
3. 3Have the application assessed by HRPA

No single mandatory training — credential obtained by exam/experience according to the body’s requirements.

No knowledge exam; experience-based assessment (see HRPA).

The top Ontario HR designation, relevant for executive-search contexts.

Continuing professional development (CPD) after obtaining the designation.

Variable — see the official body

Amounts are paid to the issuing body, never to RBB.