In a significant move to enhance professional growth and recognition for human resource practitioners, the Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) has introduced a Certificate per Part award for the Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) exams. This innovative approach was announced during the release of the April 2025 examination results, a much-anticipated event impacting over 1,500 HR professionals and candidates nationwide.
The Chairperson of the Board, CS Commissioner Sharon Kisire, highlighted the dedication and resilience of the candidates during the official results release ceremony. She emphasized that the evolution of HRMPEB’s certification process is driven by the need to remain relevant, responsive, and supportive of continuous professional development. “This milestone marks not just the release of exam results, but a transformation in how we recognize competence,” stated CS Kisire. “The introduction of a certificate per part recognizes effort and achievement at every stage of the CHRP journey. It allows candidates to celebrate progress, gain confidence, and build credibility within the profession.”
Under this new system, CHRP candidates will receive a formal certificate upon the successful completion of each part of the program, CHRP Part I, II, and III, rather than waiting until the final qualification is attained. This phased recognition is designed to boost morale and increase the employability and visibility of professionals in the marketplace, even as they continue with the remainder of the program.
According to HRMPEB CEO, CHRP Margaret Nguu, the April 2025 exam series saw a marked improvement in performance across several HR technical areas, particularly in Labour Laws, Performance Management, and Strategic Human Resource Management. “We are witnessing a growing commitment to excellence, and the data shows a significant number of candidates have successfully completed Part I and II,” noted Nguu. “These candidates will now be issued certificates to reflect this achievement.”
The CHRP qualification is increasingly regarded as the gold standard for HR professionals in Kenya, attracting both fresh graduates and working professionals seeking structured, competency-based certification. The Board’s recent reforms, including exam digitization, curriculum alignment with modern HR practices, and now the phased certification model, are part of a broader transformation agenda to align HR practice with global standards.
The announcement has been met with excitement from the HR community, with several industry stakeholders expressing support for the new model. Many have hailed it as a timely step toward recognizing the dynamic learning paths of today’s professionals. With this innovation, HRMPEB reaffirms its role not just as an examining body, but as a champion of progressive and inclusive growth for human resource practitioners across the country.
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