Master/Journey Descriptors
The IPMA-CP designation recognizes individuals for their broad knowledge, experience and expertise in the following areas of Human Resources:

Employee / Labour Relations
Employee Selection
Organization and Employee Development
Employee Benefits/Risk Management
HR Research
HR Management Systems
Recruitment
HR Diversity / Employment Equity
Compensation
Classification

The IPMA-CS designation recognizes those with a specialized skill in one of the above-listed HR functions. Both comprehensive certification programs are designed to enhance knowledge, improve skills, and develop the next generation of human resource professionals.

Both certification programs consist of two requirement areas: a behavioral component based on the IPMA HR Competency Model (means you have to pass the HR Competency exam), and a personal profile that evaluates technical capability (and one must meet either mastery or journey level or a combination as described in the attached .pdf document).

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