The Validation of Experience (VOE) Assessment is the final formal step in earning the CPHR designation.

It is strongly encouraged that the VOE Handbook is read before one starts to complete their VOE Application. View CPHR Nova Scotia's Validation of Experience Handbook

Validation of Experience (VOE) Process

Once you have passed the National Knowledge Exam (NKE) or received approval for the NKE Waiver and satisfied the educational requirements, you are eligible to submit documentation of your experience for assessment. 

• Complete the Validation of Experience Application Form and return it to:
  
  Email (preferred method):  hello@cphrns.ca
  Mail: CPHR Nova Scotia Member Relations Manager
          Suite 103, 84 Chain Lake Drive
          Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3S 1A2
  
  
• Purchase $175 non-refundable Validation of Experience Application fee 
  
  
• Upon Successful completion of the VOE Assessment, a balance of $375 is due and you will be invoiced.

VOE Checklist

• Candidate member in good standing
• Official transcript sent to confirm degree requirement (unless non-degree pathway)
• Completed VOE Application
• Current chronological resume
• Job description(s) and organizational chart(s) with your position circled from the Employer(s) for all roles listed in the VOE Application. (If unable to submit Employer job descriptions and organizational charts, applicant’s may create and have the Manager of that role sign and date on their organizational letterhead) 
• Make payment for $175 VOE Application fee when prompted