Professional credentialing is a statement to the business community and the clients that we serve, and it is important that the ACSESS Certification program represents the provision of quality services by staffing industry professionals who hold the CPC designation.
The Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) program offers staffing professionals an opportunity to attend industry-specific workshops on 5 core course modules. These webinar sessions are hosted virtually.
Basic eligibility requirements to participate in the sessions are:
The Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) modules were developed by a group of Canadian professors and have been continuously updated and improved by industry experts. All modules are designed to include required knowledge as well as open dialogue on participant and instructor experiences.
Exemption policies and knowledge requirements to complete the Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) program have been enhanced to reflect improvements adopted in the U.S. Other program improvements currently being explored include webinars and other opportunities to make this important program easily available to members in all regions of Canada.
Following completion of the required number of modules, the final step in attaining the Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) designation is successful completion of the national online examination. There is no study guide for the examination which is a culmination of student knowledge acquired through attendance at Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) webinars and prior industry experience. Please note: that to write the examination, a candidate must have successfully completed five modules.
Certification through ACSESS helps to increase performance and signifies a commitment to professionalism in a highly competitive industry. The Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) designation is administered by staffing industry associations in countries around the world and gives credibility that is recognized by clients, candidates and peers.
For more information on how to certify, contact acsess@acsess.org, 1-888-232-4962 or 905-826-6869.
Cost is $150 plus 13% HST.
Cost is $175 plus 13% HST per module for guided CPC presentations
Cost is $150 plus 13% HST per module for self-study CPC recorded presentations
Note: Non-members are permitted to enroll in the Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) Modules for $299 + 13% HST, however, they can not write the examinations or achieve the Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) designation. Please contact the ACCSESS office.
Cost is $250 plus 13% HST
The Exam will take approximately 2 hours. The cost is $249 plus 13% HST
Note: In order to write the CPC examination, the candidate must hold current membership in ACSESS.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received at least 5 business days prior to scheduled date to receive a full refund
““The Certified Professional Consultant (CPC) training is tailored for people working in the staffing industry, but the content also provides a boost to all that work in Human Resources. The CPC is a great asset for any agency aiming to elevate team performance and the service provided to clients.”
Rundolph Morselli, P&C Canadian Employment Professional, ManpowerGroup, QC
“The CPC program gave me the skills, confidence, and credibility I needed to thrive in recruitment. As a newer recruiter, I appreciated how it clearly outlined employment standards, ethics, and best practices. I walked away feeling empowered, informed, and ready to support clients and candidates at a higher level."
Cyrena Robinson, Director of Human Resources, Excel Personnel, BC
“Completing the CPC program gave my team the tools, confidence, and ethical grounding they needed to thrive in recruitment. It sets the standard for professionalism and instills a real sense of belonging in an industry that values integrity.”
Angela Chambers, President & Practice Leader, Mercer Bradley, MB
