Eligibility
Q. If my company is not a CERC member can I earn my designation?
A. Level I is open to everyone. Only members in good standing are eligible to take Level II and III of the designation program.
Q. Does my employer hold the CERP™ designation?
A. No you hold the designation. But to be eligible, your employer must be a member of CERC and you must be either a full, associate, or personal member, and you must maintain your designation.
Q. What happens to my designation if I change employers?
A. If you change employers, you must notify CERC. If you are registered in Level II or III and/ or have obtained your CERP™ designation, you must be a member of CERC.
Rights of Graduates
Q. Can I indicate in promotional material, business cards and advertisements that I have successfully earned the CERC Relocation Specialist™ and the CERP™ Designation?
A. Yes. Graduates of Level I can use the full title CERC Relocations Specialist™ on any such material. Graduates of Level III can use either the full Canadian Employee Relocation Professional™ title or the abbreviation CERP™ on any such material. Please note that graduates of Level I are not CERPs, but are CERC Relocation Specialists. For further information on designation usage, please click here.
Q. What happens to my title after completion of Level II?
A. You are still referred to as a CERC Relocation Specialist™ until such time as you complete Level III and earn your CERP™.
Q. Do I need to use the ™ symbol when I use the titles?
A. No, the titles and abbreviations are trademarked but there is no requirement for you to indicate that in your business materials.
Examinations
Q. How many exams will I have to write?
A. There is an exam at the end of each level. There is no overall final exam. Once you have successfully completed the Level III course and exam, you will have earned your full CERP™ designation.
Q. What if I don't pass a course?
A. If a passing grade is not achieved, you are subject to Centennial's protocol on such situations. Please contact Centennial College for further options.
Recertification
Q. What happens if my CERC Relocation Specialist™ recertification period expires?
A. If it expires, you can only retain your designation after successfully re-taking the Level I course and examination.
Q. What happens if my CERP™ recertification period expires?
A. If the re-certification period expires, you can only retain your designation after successfully re-taking all three levels of the program. You will also need to be a CERC member in good standing.
Q. Are my recertification credits automatically recorded by CERC?
A. No, it is up to each designated Relocation Specialist or CERP™ to maintain a log of their own credits earned within each 3 year period. Please refer to Recertification Criteria for the requirements.