Culture and Heritage Professional Assessment (CHPA)

A specialized professional assessment by the Chartered Culture & Education Institute (CCEI) that benchmarks your skills in cultural management, heritage preservation, and community engagement.

Culture and heritage are not only treasures of the past, they are living forces for identity, resilience, and global dialogue. As the world faces challenges like climate change, digital transformation, and cultural integration, professionals in this field must demonstrate both knowledge and leadership.

The Culture and Heritage Professional Assessment (CHPA) is designed to test and validate your expertise in managing cultural and heritage assets. This evaluation provides a globally credible benchmark that affirms your readiness to lead projects, institutions, and initiatives that safeguard heritage while fostering sustainable development.

One-time investment: $89 USD

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Why This Matters

The global culture and heritage sector supports millions of professionals and generates billions in economic, educational, and social value. Yet, formal recognition of expertise remains limited.

The CHPA bridges that gap, giving professionals a structured way to demonstrate competency, build credibility, and strengthen career opportunities across museums, cultural centers, NGOs, government, and international organizations.

Assessment Highlights

80 Multiple-Choice Questions – Covering heritage conservation, cultural policy, sustainability, and management.
20 Scenario-Based Quizzes – Testing real-world application, decision-making, and community engagement.
100% Online & Self-Paced – Flexible and accessible from anywhere in the world.
Certificate of Completion – Official recognition by the Chartered Culture & Education Institute (CCEI).

What You’ll Be Evaluated On

Heritage Conservation Principles & Sustainability
Cultural Policy & Governance
Community Engagement & Inclusive Practices
Digital Tools in Heritage Management
Leadership & Ethical Practices in Culture

Who Can Attend

The MLPA is designed for:

Mid-career professionalsin cultural management or heritage sectors.
Museum, archive, and heritage site managers.
Policy makers, curators, and cultural educators.
NGO leaders and project managers working in cultural sustainability.

Certification Path

The CHPA is part of the Culture & Heritage Certification Pathway:

Standalone Recognition – Passing the assessment awards you the CHPA Assessment Completion Certificate.
Full Certification – Complete both the Culture and Art Professional (CAP) Executive Certificate and the Heritage Professional (HP) Executive Certificate, then pass this assessment to earn the prestigious Certified Culture and Heritage Professional Certificate.

Why Choose CCEI?

The Chartered Culture & Education Institute (CCEI) sets international professional standards in culture, heritage, education, and governance. The CHPA is built on global frameworks such as UNESCO conventions and ICOMOS charters, ensuring credibility, rigor, and international recognition.