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IHRP Certified Professional (IHRP-CP)
Perfect for HR professionals with over 3 years of experience who are ready to advance in their career.
Why Should You Get Certified As IHRP-CP
IHRP-CP Certification equips you with a competitive advantage in HR, preparing you to excel in your HR roles and take on greater responsibilities. It signals your capabilities to your employers and sets you apart from your peers, offering a comprehensive, structured pathway that is aligned with business needs.
Deepen your HR Skills
Go beyond foundational knowledge with specialised content ranging from HR skills to IHRP’s Body of Competencies (BOCs) on our mobile-enabled learning platform, IHRP Connect.
Learn From the Pros with Real World Projects
Get mentored by experienced professionals, gain practical work experience and earn IHRP Skills Badges in emerging HR areas such as Organisational Change, People Analytics, Strategic Workforce Planning and HR Technology.
Is This Certification Right For Me
HR-Related Experience
At least 3 years of total relevant working experience in HR at the IHRP-CP level according to the BOC
HR-Related Training Hours
150 hours or HR education qualification
Strategic Experience
Not required
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Singaporean/PR
Non-Singaporean
| Working professionals (with government subsidies applied) |
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|---|---|
| Standard Fee | S$272.50 |
| On-site Fee | S$43.60 |
| Re-assessment Fee | S$163.50 |
Please click here to discover how IHRP collaborates with leading professional bodies to achieve mutual recognition through bridging pathways.
- All fees are inclusive of prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- Above fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable regardless of the outcome of the application.
- On-Site Fee is applicable to candidates selecting the On-Site Assessment option and includes test centre fees, invigilation fees and other administrative charges.
- IHRP reserves the right to assign alternative assessment date due to unforeseen circumstances. Such a change of date initiated by IHRP will not be subject to any re-scheduling fee.
- Upon notification of the application acceptance, candidate is allowed thirty (30) calendar days before the assessment date to change competency assessment date without incurring a fee. No rescheduling is allowed five (5) days before the competency assessment date. Rescheduling fee ($109) is chargeable thereafter.
- Singaporeans are eligible to utilise SkillsFuture Credit for IHRP certifications, recertification fees, and certification upgrades.
Please click here for the list of courses that are exempted from IHRP-CP Experience Assessment.
| Working professionals | |
|---|---|
| Standard Fee | S$1,635.00 |
| On-site Fee | S$43.60 |
| Re-assessment Fee | S$163.50 |
Please click here to discover how IHRP collaborates with leading professional bodies to achieve mutual recognition through bridging pathways.
- All fees are inclusive of prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- Above fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable regardless of the outcome of the application.
- On-Site Fee is applicable to candidates selecting the On-Site Assessment option and includes test centre fees, invigilation fees and other administrative charges.
- IHRP reserves the right to assign alternative assessment date due to unforeseen circumstances. Such a change of date initiated by IHRP will not be subject to any re-scheduling fee.
- Upon notification of the application acceptance, candidate is allowed thirty (30) calendar days before the assessment date to change competency assessment date without incurring a fee. No rescheduling is allowed five (5) days before the competency assessment date. Rescheduling fee is chargeable thereafter.
- Singaporeans are eligible to utilise SkillsFuture Credit for IHRP certifications, recertification fees, and certification upgrades.
Please click here for the list of courses that are exempted from IHRP-CP Experience Assessment.
| Mode of Assessment | Assessment Date | Deadline for Submission | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site | 21 Oct 2024, Mon | 16 Oct 2024, Wed | Closed |
| On-site | 30 Oct 2024, Wed | 25 Oct 2024, Fri | Closed |
| On-site | 19 Nov 2024, Tues | 14 Nov 2024, Thur | Closed |
| On-site | 28 Nov 2024, Thurs | 23 Nov 2024, Sat | Closed |
| On-site | 3 Dec 2024, Tue | 28 Nov 2024, Thu | Closed |
| Remote | 1 – 4 Oct, 7 – 11 Oct, 14 – 15 Oct 2024 | 5 days before the assessment date | Closed |
| Remote | 1 Nov, 4 – 8 Nov, 11 – 15 Nov 2024 | 5 days before the assessment date | Closed |
| Remote | 2 – 6 Dec, 9 – 13 Dec 2024 | 5 days before the assessment date | Closed |
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- - To support work-life balance for both our staff and candidates, assessments are now scheduled exclusively on weekdays, between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm.
- - For remote assessments, please log in at either 9:00 am or 2:00 pm to begin.
- - Please note that assessments will not be available on weekends or Public Holidays, allowing you to enjoy your personal time and focus on what matters most.
- - If you have any questions or concerns, we are here to help. Please feel free to reach out to us at hello@ihrp.sg.
The IHRP-CP Certification Process
The IHRP Certification is a testament to your competence, professionalism and experience as a HR practitioner. Developed through extensive consultations and benchmarked against international standards, the IHRP Certification is an industry-endorsed mark of quality that acknowledges your mastery of future-ready competencies.
You will be assessed on applying Singapore’s employment policies, legislation, and HR knowledge.
Candidates from the below listed courses will be exempted from IHRP-CP Experience Assessment
Provider
Name of Course
Nanyang Polytechnic
Specialist Diploma in Human Resource Management
Nanyang Technological University
Flexi-Masters in Strategic HR Performance (for non HR Practitioners)
Singapore Management University
Master of Human Capital Leadership
Singapore Polytechnic
Specialist Diploma in Enhanced Human Resources Skills
Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) Academy
Development Roadmap to IHRP Certified Professional
SNEF
IHRP-CP Preparatory Course
Korn Ferry
SCTP for Talent Management
SCTP for Talent Attraction
SCTP for Human Resources
CSC
| Human Resource Managers Programme (HRMP) |
Republic Polytechnic
Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology (Part-time)
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HR-related experience: At least 8 years of total HR-related experience, including at least 2 years of recent and consistent strategic experience at the Senior Professional (SP) level according to the BOC
How To Prepare
- Understanding and application of HR competencies
- Ability to partner with the business on operations and HR issues
- Strategic and operational inputs on business and HR issues
Labour Legislation Paper (LLP2)
Duration of the assessment
- 90 minutes
Coverage
Labour policies and legislation:
- Employment Act
- Employment of Foreign Manpower Act
- Employment for Foreign Manpower (Work Pass) Regulations
- Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (including Fair Consideration Framework)
- Central Provident Fund
- Industrial Relations Act (including Tripartism and Employee Relations)
- Retirement and Re-employment Act
- Work Injury Compensation Act
- Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management
Structure & Format
- 30 MCQs
- Open-book assessment (links to the respective legislations will be provided).
- Legislation will be tested through application-based Situational Judgement Tests (SJT) hence memorising labour policies and legislations is not necessary.
HR Paper Level 2 (HRL2)
Duration of the assessment
- 120 minutes
Coverage
- Foundational and Functional Competencies with a focus on Mindsets and Behaviours
Structure & Format
- 30 MCQs based on 6 scenarios with 4-6 MCQs each
- Closed-book assessment with application-based questions on essential HR mindsets and behaviours.
- Legislation will be tested through application-based Situational Judgement Tests (SJT) hence memorising labour policies and legislation is not necessary.
Clinic Session
Join our Walk-In Application Clinic to learn about the certification process and receive guidance on your application.
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