Certification Eligibility

In recent months, the NAPS has made many changes to the certification eligibility requirements. It is the intent of the NAPS to first educate individuals in this profession so that they may best serve their customers, whether that customer is the client company hiring official, candidate, or even fellow recruiters. The CPC and the CTS examinations are available at any time. However, it is strongly suggested that the individual first obtain the study materials and become familiar with the content. Individuals seeking NAPS certification must first meet certain certification eligibility requirements:

• CPC and PRC candidates should be experienced in direct hire placements. Position experience includes: owner, partner, manager, recruiter, placement consultant within a private firm; or corporate human resources or employee relations professional within a large corporation.
  
  
• CTS and PRC candidates should be experienced in temporary staffing. Position experience includes: owner, partner, manager or staffing professional working full time in a temporary service business.
  
  
• Candidates must agree to uphold the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) Standards of Ethical Practices and certification program rules.
  
  
• Candidates seeking the PRC designation must complete two exams to qualify. Candidates must pass either the CPC or CTS exam, along with the PRC exam.