The CPHR Competency Framework outlines 9 HR Specific Competency Areas and 12 General Competency Areas that candidates for certification must demonstrate in order to be certified. Competencies are written as statement that define the work of a Chartered Professional in Human Resources and are kept up to date through a national professional practice analysis.

The CPHR Competency Framework specifies the proficiency level at which each competency is to be demonstrated and how it will be assessed.

The CPHR Competency Framework is the foundation on which the CPHR designation rests.

9 HR Specific Competency Areas: 

12 General Competency Areas: 

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