Take the first step to becoming a CPHR!

Students who are enrolled in a CPHR Alberta Accredited Program, qualify for a FREE membership with CPHR Alberta during their studies.

By becoming a CPHR Alberta Student Member you are taking the first step on your path to pursuing the CPHR designation. Students who graduate from an Accredited Program can request a transfer membership category to Associate Member, and now qualify to waive the National Knowledge Exam (NKE).

Once you have successfully waived the NKE, you will be transferred to a Candidate Member. Your last step is to acquire experience in the field of HR and complete the Experience Validation Assessment (EVA). Three years of HR experience is required for degree holders and eight years for diploma holders to submit an EVA. Upon successful approval of the EVA, Candidates in good standing with their provincial HR association are granted the CPHR designation and moved to the Chartered Membership category.

View a list of Alberta  Accredited Post-Secondary Programs here.

Additional fees are required to waive the NKE and member dues annually as Associate and Candidate members. Please refer to the CPHR Alberta Registration Manual for additional guidance on becoming a CPHR.

Become an Accredited Student Member for FREE, in just five easy steps!

1. Visit cphrab.ca/JoinToday to access the CPHR Alberta portal.
2. Click “New Customer? Click here” and fill in the required fields to create your portal account.
3. Click “Apply for Membership” under the MENU
4. Under Accredited Student Member click “go here” and upload your proof of enrolment. This can be a photo or scan of your transcript, enrolment verification letter or class schedule.
5. Enter the promo code ACSTUDENT22 at check out to waive the application fee and click submit!

Please note: CPHR Alberta will verify the use of all promo codes and confirm enrolment in an Accredited Program.