Part-time University of Winnipeg Professional, Applied & Continuing Education student, Dennis Bishop, scored top honours in Manitoba on the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR, formerly Certified Human Resource Professional) National Knowledge Exam (NKE) held in October 2012. A committed adult learner, Dennis Bishop completed the PACE Management Certificate in spring 2011 and the PACE Human Resource Management Diploma in fall 2012 and recently began a 4-year Bachelor of Business and Administration Degree at The University of Winnipeg.

The CPHR designation is the highest level of qualification in human resources management in Canada.  The CPHR designation represents a commitment to a national standard of excellence, sets a benchmark for the practice of effective human resources, and emphasizes the strategic role of HR Management in business.  It is a national designation, portable from one province to another, and granted provincially.