BMC 371 - National Knowledge Exam® (NKE) Preparation

Delivery Options Online Synchronous

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

The National Knowledge Exam (NKE) is a multiple choice exam of 150 questions designed to assess your knowledge of the CPHR Competency Framework. Successful completion of the exam is a critical step in seeking a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation in Canada. This highly interactive, one day course provides a broad overview of the key components to preparing for and writing the NKE exam. Practise test questions through different activities including instructor feedback and group discussions. Identify how to study for the exam and resources to assist in exam preparation. This course is ideal for students who have met all the requirements and have applied to write the NKE.

Course Details

Upon completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

Examine the key aspects of human resources theory that relate to the Competency Framework
Identify the 9 functional knowledge areas of the Competency Framework that form the basis of the NKE exam
Recognize the exam structure and apply test-taking strategies
Recall the ideal ways to answer exam questions using instructor and peer feedback
Identify how to study for the exam and potential resources to assist in exam preparation

Prerequisites

This course does not have prerequisites, however students must have previous knowledge and understanding of human resource management skills. If you are not familiar with this area, we strongly recommend taking courses within the Human Resource Management Certificate.

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

Human Resource Management Certificate : Optional Courses

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BMC 371 - 007

Feb 07, 2025

Online Synchronous

Available

Online Synchronous

8:30AM to 4:00PM

Feb 07, 2025

Schedule and Location

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7.0

Online Synchronous

Flat Fee non-credit

$299.99

Reading List / Textbook

Title: Study Guide for the HR Knowledge Exams
Publisher: Canadian HR Press

Available from: Earning Through Learning
earningthroughlearning.com

Section Notes

Classes are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

This course uses:

Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post the course outline and other materials in D2L.
Zoom web conferencing software.

To fully participate in the live sessions, students will need: an internet connection, and a reliable headset with microphone.

For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registering on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.