Comments from the online poll on HR designations
These are just some of the comments from the online survey on HR designations. To see all the questions and responses, click here.
What "other" designations respondents are working toward:
SPHR
BBA
Working on CHRP; writing PPA in October 2006
CMC
Mediation
Passed NKE (national knowledge exam). Not sure whether to pursue PPA.
None currently
Masters of Employee Relations - Cornell
Professional Recruiter
Certificate in Employee Benefits, from Humber College, Ontario
Canadian Securities
MBA
May look into CHRP - but right now, it is too expensive
Working to maintain my CHRP. Might consider the employee benefit specialist program also.
PMP
My University degree. I think that the CHRP is just a money grab. You have to go to so many conferences and so many seminars, to gain points, if you don't have enough points, you loose your designation. How can they do that, you passed the exam to get that designation. So, you didn't go to enough seminars, or renew your membership with HRPAO (maybe you were laid off). But how does that mean you don't have the knowledge you once had, when you passed the exam in the first place?
I may be interested in the Compensation or Benefits designation afterwards.
PS (Payroll Supervisor) or PCP (Payroll Certified Practitioner) and PM (Payroll Manager) or CPM (Certified Payroll Manager)
I think that education and knowledge are very important as well as experience. I have a certificate in HR management and am working towards my MMHR
Maintenance of current certifications.
Masters in Industrial Relations.
ACUIC
CRSP
PMP MBA
HR Certificate (Conestoga College) = 9 CHRP Courses plus one additional
I will be retiring in a few years, but if I were mid point into my career I would be looking at taking the masters degree in HR.
CMA (Certified Management Accountant) under consideration
At this time I am only looking at the possibilities and need to discuss my development plan with senior level officers. It will depend on what the needs are and the time frame in order for them to consider additional training for me.
Currently looking into designations
CPA
I have my CHRP.
Regrettably, I am a "satellite" employee performing all the functions of an HR officer in our facility but unable, at this time, to expand my knowledge base.
currently working towards Certificate in HR Mgmt and CHRP
Human Resource Management Diploma (University of Calgary)
Working toward CIPD in UK.
Working on a graduate degree (Masters in Industrial Relations and HR).
HR Certificate
I will be retiring in 9 - 10 months so I'm not pursuing anything at this time.
Planning to write knowledge exam in Winnipeg in October 2006.
Post-graduate education in HR
Our HR unit have placed this as a task to be researched in the fall of 2006.
Competent Communicator through Toastmasters.
I plan to start working towards a certified management consultant designation in the near future.
BHRM
Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate Program
Board of Directors' - Directorship designation
Maintain practitioner status
MBA
Business Management Studies
M.Ed in Global HR Studies
IN MY OPINION THE CHRP HAS BECOME TO0 "BUREAUCRATIC & POLITICAL". THEY HAVE MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THE DESIGNATION AND HAVE REALLY PROFESSIONALS!
Business Administration - Human Resource Certificate
Currently working on my MBA in Human Resource Management
Local Government Certificate Program-University of Alberta
Not at this point in time would like to focus on self awareness/leadership education
PHR - American HR examination. The US HR designation carries more weight in the US than the CHRP does in Canada.
CRSP
Certified Management Consultant
Canadian Payroll Manager
ADR - alternate dispute resolution
PMP
I have my HR certificate and is currently working towards my HR/Labour Relations degree
Diploma Disability Management
I am now retired.
I plan on obtaining my CHRP Designation within the next 3 - 5 years.
HR Certificate at local college and Payroll Manager Certificate
and a University Degree
A general over view of HR Manager. I am currently considering two weekend courses in Oct. 2006 at the University of Alberta
CGA
Master's degree program in HR Management
IPMA-CP
CMED
Masters in HRM
MBA
Master's of Health Science - thesis related to employee wellness CHRP will occur over the next 5 years
Due to lack of time.
IPMA - CP May also obtain recruiters designation.
I am not sure I am going to complete part 2 of 2 of the CHRP. $$
Certified Payroll Professional
Thinking about CHRP designation
Not interested in designations - continuing academic studies based on personal interest as well as career courses/conferences/seminars which interest me.
Full member of institute of Personnel Management
I recently recertified with my IPMA-CP. I am currently working on a Masters Degree. When that is completed (within 12 months) I may work on the CHRP.
CMS - which is offered with the CEBS for an additional three courses combined with the requirements for CEBS.
Just starting in the HR business - have a paralegal diploma - looking into funding for HR designation
CRSP
CRSP
CPA CISA
CTDP (Certified Training & Development Professional)
Training Certificate/Diploma Performance Consultant
Designation through OMMI
I need to be recertified every 3 years.
Departmental HR certification
Certification in Adult and Continuing Education
I am considering the SPHR or GPHR from SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management - U.S.)
Why waste time & money?? I am an independent consultant with over 20 years experience.
Headhunting
Accounting designations preferably CGA.
I'd like to work on CHRP (in Quebec) but I cannot afford it right now.
I'm doing it for my own professional development; not because it is a requirement from my employer.
Labour Relations Specialist - Queens U.
Conseillere en Ressources Humaines (Ordre des conseillers en RH du Quebec)
I am working towards my college diploma currently. However, I do plan on applying to write my CHRP tests next year and than go to university to finish it off and get my degree in Human Resources.
Either a diploma in Business Admin Compensation specialization.
Considering law degree
Keeping up to date with courses as they come up.
IFIC Officer’s, Partners' and Directors certification.
Also a CRISP designation in Health and Safety.
Would like to work on an International certification
SHRM
BA
See previous question
CRSP
Health and Safety
Disability Management Certification
CSAE
Industrial Relations
IPMA
IPMA
IPMA
IPMA-CP
I already have an international designation.
IPMA-CP, Maybe
Honours human resources management
I have taken some of the CEBS courses in the past and feel that for those specializing in benefits, it would be preferable to have the designation. Similar view regarding the other specialty designations.
MBA
I will be working on my CEBS or CCP in the future. I plan on taking my CHRP, but not this year.
What "other" designations respondents are working toward:
SPHR
BBA
Working on CHRP; writing PPA in October 2006
CMC
Mediation
Passed NKE (national knowledge exam). Not sure whether to pursue PPA.
None currently
Masters of Employee Relations - Cornell
Professional Recruiter
Certificate in Employee Benefits, from Humber College, Ontario
Canadian Securities
MBA
May look into CHRP - but right now, it is too expensive
Working to maintain my CHRP. Might consider the employee benefit specialist program also.
PMP
My University degree. I think that the CHRP is just a money grab. You have to go to so many conferences and so many seminars, to gain points, if you don't have enough points, you loose your designation. How can they do that, you passed the exam to get that designation. So, you didn't go to enough seminars, or renew your membership with HRPAO (maybe you were laid off). But how does that mean you don't have the knowledge you once had, when you passed the exam in the first place?
I may be interested in the Compensation or Benefits designation afterwards.
PS (Payroll Supervisor) or PCP (Payroll Certified Practitioner) and PM (Payroll Manager) or CPM (Certified Payroll Manager)
I think that education and knowledge are very important as well as experience. I have a certificate in HR management and am working towards my MMHR
Maintenance of current certifications.
Masters in Industrial Relations.
ACUIC
CRSP
PMP MBA
HR Certificate (Conestoga College) = 9 CHRP Courses plus one additional
I will be retiring in a few years, but if I were mid point into my career I would be looking at taking the masters degree in HR.
CMA (Certified Management Accountant) under consideration
At this time I am only looking at the possibilities and need to discuss my development plan with senior level officers. It will depend on what the needs are and the time frame in order for them to consider additional training for me.
Currently looking into designations
CPA
I have my CHRP.
Regrettably, I am a "satellite" employee performing all the functions of an HR officer in our facility but unable, at this time, to expand my knowledge base.
currently working towards Certificate in HR Mgmt and CHRP
Human Resource Management Diploma (University of Calgary)
Working toward CIPD in UK.
Working on a graduate degree (Masters in Industrial Relations and HR).
HR Certificate
I will be retiring in 9 - 10 months so I'm not pursuing anything at this time.
Planning to write knowledge exam in Winnipeg in October 2006.
Post-graduate education in HR
Our HR unit have placed this as a task to be researched in the fall of 2006.
Competent Communicator through Toastmasters.
I plan to start working towards a certified management consultant designation in the near future.
BHRM
Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate Program
Board of Directors' - Directorship designation
Maintain practitioner status
MBA
Business Management Studies
M.Ed in Global HR Studies
IN MY OPINION THE CHRP HAS BECOME TO0 "BUREAUCRATIC & POLITICAL". THEY HAVE MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THE DESIGNATION AND HAVE REALLY PROFESSIONALS!
Business Administration - Human Resource Certificate
Currently working on my MBA in Human Resource Management
Local Government Certificate Program-University of Alberta
Not at this point in time would like to focus on self awareness/leadership education
PHR - American HR examination. The US HR designation carries more weight in the US than the CHRP does in Canada.
CRSP
Certified Management Consultant
Canadian Payroll Manager
ADR - alternate dispute resolution
PMP
I have my HR certificate and is currently working towards my HR/Labour Relations degree
Diploma Disability Management
I am now retired.
I plan on obtaining my CHRP Designation within the next 3 - 5 years.
HR Certificate at local college and Payroll Manager Certificate
and a University Degree
A general over view of HR Manager. I am currently considering two weekend courses in Oct. 2006 at the University of Alberta
CGA
Master's degree program in HR Management
IPMA-CP
CMED
Masters in HRM
MBA
Master's of Health Science - thesis related to employee wellness CHRP will occur over the next 5 years
Due to lack of time.
IPMA - CP May also obtain recruiters designation.
I am not sure I am going to complete part 2 of 2 of the CHRP. $$
Certified Payroll Professional
Thinking about CHRP designation
Not interested in designations - continuing academic studies based on personal interest as well as career courses/conferences/seminars which interest me.
Full member of institute of Personnel Management
I recently recertified with my IPMA-CP. I am currently working on a Masters Degree. When that is completed (within 12 months) I may work on the CHRP.
CMS - which is offered with the CEBS for an additional three courses combined with the requirements for CEBS.
Just starting in the HR business - have a paralegal diploma - looking into funding for HR designation
CRSP
CRSP
CPA CISA
CTDP (Certified Training & Development Professional)
Training Certificate/Diploma Performance Consultant
Designation through OMMI
I need to be recertified every 3 years.
Departmental HR certification
Certification in Adult and Continuing Education
I am considering the SPHR or GPHR from SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management - U.S.)
Why waste time & money?? I am an independent consultant with over 20 years experience.
Headhunting
Accounting designations preferably CGA.
I'd like to work on CHRP (in Quebec) but I cannot afford it right now.
I'm doing it for my own professional development; not because it is a requirement from my employer.
Labour Relations Specialist - Queens U.
Conseillere en Ressources Humaines (Ordre des conseillers en RH du Quebec)
I am working towards my college diploma currently. However, I do plan on applying to write my CHRP tests next year and than go to university to finish it off and get my degree in Human Resources.
Either a diploma in Business Admin Compensation specialization.
Considering law degree
Keeping up to date with courses as they come up.
IFIC Officer’s, Partners' and Directors certification.
Also a CRISP designation in Health and Safety.
Would like to work on an International certification
SHRM
BA
See previous question
CRSP
Health and Safety
Disability Management Certification
CSAE
Industrial Relations
IPMA
IPMA
IPMA
IPMA-CP
I already have an international designation.
IPMA-CP, Maybe
Honours human resources management
I have taken some of the CEBS courses in the past and feel that for those specializing in benefits, it would be preferable to have the designation. Similar view regarding the other specialty designations.
MBA
I will be working on my CEBS or CCP in the future. I plan on taking my CHRP, but not this year.
