A confident start in
human resources.
Certified Human Resource Associate (CHRA)®
Take the next step with an assessment of your foundational HR knowledge, administered by HREAP in partnership with the Philippine HR Institute.
Assessment fee
₱1,900
Exam duration
3 hours · 2 sets
Testing options
Online & in person
Next online examinations
November 21 & 22, 2026
Saturday & Sunday
Two sessions on each date
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
1:00 PM–4:00 PM
The foundations of good HR practice.
The CHRA assessment covers the knowledge that human resource practitioners need, across two examination sets.
Set 1
Human resource management
- Recruitment & selection
- Learning & development
- Compensation & benefits
- Performance management
- Job analysis & design
- Risk management
Set 2
Labor & HR-related laws
The legal foundations that guide people, policies and the workplace.
There’s more than one way to qualify.
You only need to meet one of the six eligibility categories. Find the route that fits your background.
AStudents & graduates in related fields
Graduates or graduating students in the following programs:
- BSBA Human Resource Management
- BS/AB Psychology
- Guidance & Counseling
- Organizational Management
- Behavioral Science
- Public Administration
- Human Services
- Social Work
- Industrial Engineering
- Legal Management
- Law / Juris Doctor
BPostgraduate degree holders
Graduates of MA Psychology, MBA major in HR, MPA major in Personnel Administration, PhD in Business/Commerce, or Doctor of Business Administration.
The registration form also lists MAEd major in Guidance and Counseling. Contact HREAP to confirm if this is your qualifying degree.
CDegree holders with HR experience
Holders of any four-year degree with at least one year of HR-related work experience.
DHR educators
Tertiary faculty members teaching HR-related subjects or courses.
EPeople managers
Directors, managers, supervisors, department heads and team leaders with any four-year degree.
FFCHRM completers
Those who completed the Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Management (FCHRM)™ from the Philippine HR Institute (PHRI)™.
Your application, step by step.
Check your eligibility, then follow the official registration process.
1
Complete your application
Fill out the online form. Check your inbox for confirmation of your registration.
2
Pay & submit requirements
Pay the ₱1,900 assessment fee and submit your proof of payment, together with the other requirements, by replying directly to the registration email.
3
Receive your exam details
Already registered, rescheduling or retaking? Contact HREAP for instructions before submitting a new application.
Is CHRA a professional license?
CHRA is an HR knowledge assessment and certification. It is not a professional license under the Professional Regulation Commission or Civil Service eligibility.
What is the passing mark?
You need at least 50% in each examination set. If you do not pass a set, you may retake that set in a subsequent examination, subject to applicable fees. There is no limit on the number of retakes.
Does the certification expire?
The certification has lifetime validity. No renewal is required.
How will I receive my results?
HREAP will notify you by email. Passers are also published on HREAP’s website and social media platforms.
Your next step starts here.
Ready to put your HR knowledge into practice?