Certification Exams
HCG offers three types of credentials. Professionals looking to advance in their talent management career can earn a comprehensive certification in integrated talent management, leading to a status of Specialist or a Practitioner. Professionals looking to gain recognition in a specific talent management function can become credentialed in either workforce staffing, workforce development, workforce management, workforce planning or organizational effectiveness. Finally, professionals looking to earn credentials in a solution-based practice, can earn certification in talent acquisition, employee engagement, workforce planning, workforce analytics, change management, and leadership development.
To ensure industry relevance, HCG develops certification exam questions in collaboration with industry practitioners and experts.
This is a timed exam. Exam questions are multiple choice.
Certification Requirements
Minimum Certification Requirements:
- Complete topic-related assignments at a 70% or higher level
- Attend relevant webinars
- Earn 70% or higher in the certification exam
- Complete assignments achieving a minimally acceptable score
Mastery-Level Certification Requirements
- Complete topic-related assignments at an 80% or higher level
- Attend relevant webinars
- Earn 80% or higher in the certification exam
- Complete assignment achieving a minimally acceptable score
All certifications are valid for 3 years. To maintain the certification credentials, you must stay current in this area of expertise, build upon your knowledge, and grow as a professional in your field. Recertification requires retaking the exam.
Recertification Requirements
Minimum Recertification Requirements:
- Earn 80% or higher in the certification exam
Mastery-Level Recertification Requirements:
- Earn 80% or higher in the certification exam
HCG offers training in evidence-based talent management. You need to complete relevant courseware to prepare for the certification exam.
Certification exams are held four times a year.
Exam dates for the year 2021:
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February 2021, Thursday, 18th
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August 2021, Thursday, 19th
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May 2021, Thursday, 20th
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November 2021, Thursday, 18th
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Certification Exam
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Number of questions
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Passing Threshold
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Exam duration
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Certified Talent Management Practitioner (CTMP)
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170
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70%
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160 min |
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Certified Talent Management Specialist (CTMS)
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60
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70%
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50 min
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Certified in Workforce Staffing (CWS)
Certified in Workforce Development (CWD) Certified in Workforce Management (CWM) Certified in Organizational Effectiveness (COE) |
50
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70%
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45 min
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Certified in Employee Engagement (CEE)
Certified in Workforce Planning (CWP) Certified in Workforce Analytics (CWA) Certified in Talent Acquisition (CTA) Certified in Leadership Development (CLD) Certified in Change Management (CCM) |
30
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70%
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25 mi
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