Announcing the New CHPA Exam v.25: Your pathway to continued excellence

IAHSS is excited to announce some key changes to the CHPA certification exam. To ensure our credential remains aligned with the latest industry and certification best practices, we will launch a new CHPA exam content outline and CHPA exam on Nov. 3, 2025. 

What's new?

• Updated Content Outline and Domains: Based on a new job analysis that was validated with current CHPAs.
• Updated Exam: The new exam incorporates the most up-to-date knowledge and skills required for professionals in this field based on the new exam content outline.
• New Exam Question Format: To enhance both the test-taker experience and the efficiency in processes, we have redesigned the exam so that there are three choices (rather than four) to consider (the correct answer key and two distractors).
• Updated Core Resources: The resources have been updated with the latest editions of the materials.
• Enhanced Relevance: We've made improvements to ensure the exam content and the resulting certification continue to offer real-world value to our candidates.

Why the update?

The IAHSS Commission on Certification is committed to aligning the CHPA with the latest professional standards and industry best practices. To achieve this, IAHSS conducts regular Job Analyses (JAs) every three to five years and continually updates exams, exam policies, procedures and continuing competence requirements.

Preparing for the updated exam

• For those planning to take the current exam: You can continue to utilize existing study materials if you plan to sit for the exam prior to Nov. 3, 2025.
• For those preparing for the new exam: We encourage you to review the updated content outline and domains for the new version of the exam, available here. The updated exam will be available beginning Nov. 3, 2025.

What Does it Mean for Candidates?

• Those currently approved to take the exam have until Nov. 3 to take the existing exam. After that date, you will take the new exam.
• Those approved to take the exam after Nov. 3, 2025 will take the new exam.
• Individuals who test and fail the exam within 30 days prior to the launch of the new exam will need to retest with the new exam.

We're confident that this update will further strengthen the value of the CHPA credential and empower our certified professionals for continued success. IAHSS appreciates your commitment to professional excellence and looks forward to supporting your continued growth and success!