HRIA Accreditation of
[Post-Secondary] HR
Program
<NAME OF PSI> <NAME OF HR PROGRAM>
Erica Blain
HRIA | #990, 105 – 12 AVE SE CALGARY AB T2G 1A1
Post-Secondary Program Accreditation Process
In accordance with CPHR Canada, provincial member associations are responsible for
identifying post-secondary credit-level degree, diploma, and certificate programs in their
respective province for accreditation.
1.
HRIA will conduct an analysis of all provincial post-secondary institutions (PSI) with creditlevel human resources programs (degree, diploma, and certificate). HRIA will establish a
relationship with [PSI] to gauge interest in the accreditation process.
2.
[PSI] completes the Accreditation Application and will provide the following information
and documentation on the program to be accredited and the courses within that program:
Program Information and Documentation
a)
Name of the program
b)
Degree, diploma, or certificate granted
c)
List of courses (numbers and names) that make up the entire program
d)
Grading system used
e)
Completed knowledge assessment for the program as a whole
f)
[PSI] is required to assess at what level their graduates will be able to
demonstrate knowledge within the CPHR Competency Framework
Information and Documentation for each Human Resources Course
a)
Summary of process followed to hire instructors in the program (names of
instructors are not required)
b)
Course description
c)
Course objectives
d)
Learning outcomes
e)
Nature of instruction
f)
Assessment methods
g)
Mark allocation
h)
Course schedule
i)
Completed knowledge assessment for each course against the CPHR
Competency Framework
3.
As noted above, [PSI] must conduct a comprehensive audit of the HR program and each
individual course. This audit allows the [PSI] to provide a detailed report for successful
review of the accreditation application. This also allows HRIA reviewers to verify
information provided in the accreditation application.
4.
HRIA will engage qualified volunteers to form an Accreditation Committee to review the
accreditation application provided by the PSI to determine if the program curriculum
content covers at least 80% of the CHRP Competency Framework.
5.
HRIA reviewers will provide HRIA with a written report indicating how the human
resources courses align or do not align with the CPHR Competency Framework.
6.
If a PSI program does not meet the criteria for accreditation, HRIA will provide an
explanation as to what changes to the program curriculum are needed to be successfully
accredited.
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7.
HRIA advises CPHR Canada of the result of the review of the accreditation application.
8.
When HRIA grants accreditation to [PSI’s] HR program, HRIA and the PSI will sign an
initial two (2) year Accreditation Agreement.
9.
Official notification of program accreditation to [PSI] will be issued by HRIA.
Maintenance and Renewal
Following the success of the two (2) year accreditation, HRIA and [the PSI] may sign a new five
(5) year accreditation agreement. The PSI will agree to inform HRIA of any substantial changes
to the HR program to maintain continuation of the accreditation during this time.
Accreditation will be awarded for five (5) years, after which [the PSI] will be able to renew the
accreditation unless significant changes have taken place, in which case a review of the HR
program will be required.
Accreditation will only be valid for the structure and content of the program as submitted. If
either the structure or content of the accredited program changes significantly within the five (5)
year period, it will be the responsibility of [PSI] to advise HRIA as soon as possible.
The level of information required for the renewal of accreditation will depend on the number of
changes that have been made to the original program since initial accreditation.
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POST SECONDARY PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Post-Secondary Institution
Name of Program to be
Accredited
Degree/Diploma/Certificate
Granted
Number of Credit Hours
List of Courses (numbers
and names) that make up
the entire program
Grade Required for
Degree/Diploma/Certificate
When was the program
curriculum last changed
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
Question #1 Functional Dimensions
The HR professional must possess a range of functional competencies specific to the discipline
of human resources. These functional competencies form the foundational functional knowledge
set for human resources professionals and are outlined in the CPHR Competency Framework.
Looking at each of the 9 functional dimensions listed below, indicate whether, on
completion of the program, students will have achieved:
A. Awareness – demonstrates the ability to explain, describe and demonstrate
knowledge
B. Comprehension – demonstrates an understanding of the process to apply knowledge
to perform the competency
Functional Dimension
Level
Strategy
Professional Practice
Engagement
Workforce Planning and Talent Management
Labour and Employee Relations
Total Rewards/Compensation
Learning and Development
Health, Wellness, and Safe Workplace
HR Metrics, Reporting, and Financial Management
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
Functional Dimensions and the selected courses to apply
Dimension 1: Strategy
Course Selection:
Dimension 2: Professional Practice
Course Selection:
Dimension 3: Engagement
Course Selection:
Dimension 4: Workforce Planning and Talent Management
Course Selection:
Dimension 5: Labour and Employee Relations
Course Selection:
Dimension 6: Total Rewards/Compensation
Course Selection:
Dimension 7: Learning and Development
Course Selection:
Dimension 8: Health, Wellness and Safe Workplace
Course Selection:
Dimension 9: HR Metrics, Reporting, and Financial Management
Course Selection:
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INFORMATION & DOCUMENTATION FOR EACH PROGRAM COURSE
Complete the following information for each human resources course within the program
being considered for accreditation:
Please write your responses in this column or
attach appropriate documentation
Course Name and Number
Number of Credit Hours
Instructor(s) name and credentials
Course Description
Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Course Content
Nature of Instruction
(Online, classroom…)
Assessment Methods
Mark allocation
Course Schedule By Week
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Appendix A
Process used to hire instructors in the program
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Appendix B
Detailed course outlines, including nature of instruction, assessment methods and mark
allocation
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Appendix C
Course Schedule
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