HR Certification FAQs
Clear answers for HR professionals considering CHRA™ or CHRBP™. Use these questions to compare the credentials, plan your preparation, and understand the requirements before applying.
Choosing a credential.
Understand the requirements. Choose the credential that fits your HR experience.
What is an HRM certification?
A professional human resource management certification assesses knowledge or competence against defined requirements. At LYL HRM, candidates must meet the applicable HR experience requirement and pass a proctored examination to earn CHRA or CHRBP.
Is an HRM certificate course the same as professional certification?
A course may issue a certificate of completion to confirm learning or attendance. LYL HRM professional certification also requires documented HR experience and a passing examination result. Completing training alone does not award CHRA or CHRBP.
What is the difference between CHRA and CHRBP?
CHRA assesses foundational HR practice. CHRBP assesses strategic HR partnership with business leadership. Choose based on the work you perform and the experience requirement you can demonstrate.
How much experience do I need?
CHRA requires one year of HR experience. CHRBP requires three years of progressive HR experience, reduced to two years for CHRA holders.
Can a student apply without HR work experience?
A student who has not met the experience requirement is not eligible for certification. A candidate's documented HR practice determines eligibility; student status alone does not establish it.
Must I hold CHRA before applying for CHRBP?
No. Candidates who meet the three-year CHRBP experience requirement may apply directly. CHRA holders can qualify at two years of experience.
Training and examinations
Understand your preparation options and what to expect from your certification examination.
Can I pursue HR certification online?
LYL HRM examinations are delivered online through a secure examination platform. Follow the technical, identity-verification, and proctoring instructions supplied for your booking.
Is official training compulsory?
No. Training is optional. Eligible candidates may choose examination-only registration and prepare independently. Every candidate must meet the same certification requirements.
What does the CHRA examination involve?
The CHRA examination has 100 multiple-choice questions across seven domains. The examination lasts two hours, and the passing standard is 80%.
What does the CHRBP examination involve?
The CHRBP examination has 150 questions across seven domains, using multiple-choice and scenario-based assessment. The duration is three hours and thirty minutes, and the passing standard is 80%.
How long do I have to complete training and sit the exam?
Use the course-access and examination dates confirmed for your specific enrollment. Plan to complete both within the applicable window, and ask for clarification before enrolling if the dates are unclear.
Can I fail the examination?
Yes. Candidates must achieve the 80% passing standard. Completing training or purchasing examination registration does not guarantee certification.
What if I need another examination attempt?
Contact LYL HRM before booking again to confirm the applicable retake fee, waiting period, and enrollment conditions. Do not assume an additional attempt is included in your programme.
Fees and the Mission.
$700 covered
Training and examination for eligible approved participants.
$75 annually
The Annual Maintenance Fee is separate.
CHRA only
CHRBP retains its standard fees and certification requirements.
How much does LYL HRM certification cost?
CHRA examination-only registration is $350, and the combined training and examination programme is $700. CHRBP examination-only registration is $550, and the combined programme is $1,300. The $75 annual maintenance fee is separate and becomes payable after passing.
Is CHRA free under the 1-Million Mission?
For eligible approved participants, the Mission covers the $700 CHRA training and examination fee. The $75 annual maintenance fee remains payable after passing. Experience and examination requirements continue to apply.
Does the Mission cover CHRBP?
No. The Mission applies to CHRA only. CHRBP retains its standard fees and certification requirements.
Your credential after passing.
YOUR CREDENTIAL What do I receive when I become certified?
After meeting the certification requirements and completing issuance, you receive your credential, digital badge, and unique certificate ID.
EMPLOYER VERIFICATION How can an employer verify my certification?
Share the verification details associated with your issued digital badge or certificate ID. Employers can check the name, credential, and current status associated with that record.
VALIDITY & ACTIVE STATUS How long is the credential valid?
CHRA and CHRBP have a three-year validity period, subject to annual maintenance and applicable Continuing Professional Education requirements. Lapsed credentials become inactive.
ONE ANNUAL FEE Do I pay a separate annual fee for each credential?
No. One $75 annual maintenance fee covers every LYL HRM credential you hold. You must also fulfil the applicable continuing-education requirements. There is no separate recertification fee.
Ready to choose your certification?
Review the credential requirements and apply for the route that matches your HR experience.