Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) in Saudi Arabia: Guides, Costs, Exam and Courses
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This page collects our guides on the Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) for readers in Saudi Arabia. CHRP is a practical HR certification program that we deliver in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar and live online, with CHRM (Manager) and CHRC (Consultant) as the next two levels. Please read the live course page for the accrediting body and current duration, since that page is the source of truth for both.
The program covers HR planning, recruitment and selection, onboarding, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, Saudi labour law basics and HR analytics. It suits HR officers and generalists, recruiters, payroll and admin professionals moving into HR, and Saudi graduates entering HR roles under Saudization. Assessment takes place at the end of the program through the academy, and fees are quoted as one all inclusive program fee on enquiry.
Below you will find guides on requirements, cost, the exam, salary, a study plan, an honest look at the return, our Riyadh course and a comparison with the HRCI PHRi. The CHRP course page has upcoming dates.
Our guides on this certification
- Requirements and eligibility: CHRP Certification Requirements and Eligibility in Saudi Arabia
- Cost and fees: CHRP Certification Cost in Saudi Arabia: Exam Fees, Training and Total Budget
- The exam in Saudi Arabia: CHRP Exam in Saudi Arabia: Format, Test Centers and How to Book
- Salary in Saudi Arabia: CHRP Salary in Saudi Arabia: What Certified Professionals Earn
- How to pass first time: How to Pass the CHRP Exam on Your First Attempt: A Study Plan That Works
- Is it worth it?: Is CHRP Worth It in Saudi Arabia? An Honest Look at the Return
- Course in Riyadh: CHRP Course in Riyadh
- Comparison: CHRP vs PHRi: Which HR Certification Should You Choose in Saudi Arabia?
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the CHRP for?
HR officers and generalists, recruiters, payroll and admin staff moving into HR, and Saudi graduates starting HR careers under Saudization. It is a practical program, so it works well for people who want to apply what they learn the following week.
CHRP or PHRi: which should I choose?
CHRP is a taught program with assessment through the academy and Saudi labour law content. PHRi is HRCI's international exam, sat at Pearson VUE, with fixed experience thresholds. Some professionals take CHRP first and sit PHRi later once they meet HRCI's experience requirement. Our comparison guide goes into detail.
How is the CHRP assessed?
At the end of the program, through Blue Ocean Academy, for both classroom and live online cohorts. We brief you on the assessment format during the course. Read the live course page for the accrediting body and duration.
What does CHRP cost and what comes next?
We quote one all inclusive program fee covering training, assessment and certificate, on enquiry. After CHRP, the next levels are CHRM (Certified Human Resource Manager) and CHRC (Certified Human Resource Consultant).