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HR Certification Institute
2010
Note: There is no recertification credit awarded for attending this presentation.
Get Certified. Get Noticed.
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Today’s Goals
What You Will Learn:
• What is HR certification?
• How earning HR certification can help your career
• Exam Eligibility, Development Process, and Exam Content
• Preparing for the exam
• Applying for the exam
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What Is HR Certification?
CERTIFICATION
- Recertify every three
years
Career-long commitment
Mastery of core HR
knowledge and principles
Reflects dedication to
HR field
•Meeting work experience requirements
•Passing an experience-based examination
•Meeting recertification requirements by staying
current in the profession
Certification is achieved and maintained by:
What is HR Certification
Differences Between Professional Certification & Certificate Programs
Professional Certifications are not Certificate Programs
Professional Certifications
• Based on work experience and educational eligibility.
• Certification proves standards of credentialing organization are met.
• Use of credentials e.g. GPHR after their names to show certification status.
• Requires recertification via professional development.
• Reflects specific Body of Knowledge.
Certificate Programs
• No work experience or educational component required.
• Certificates received once a course has been completed.
• No credential awarded.
• No recertification or professional development required.
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HR Certification Gives You:
Competitive Advantage
Recognition from peers and organization
Network with HR
professionals
Assists in job search and business
Show mastery of HR
knowledge and dedication
YOU
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An HR Certified Staff Delivers:
Organizatio
n
Assurance for clients brought
about by credibility of certified staff
Your Organization
•
Results•Long-run
operational efficiencies
• Strategic Progress
Competitive advantage with certified staff
Certified staff more driven and has a greater sense of
ownership
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About The
HR Certification Institute
MISSIONTo develop and deliver the highest quality certification programs that
validate mastery in the field of human resource management and contribute to the continued improvement of individual and
organizational performance.
HISTORY OF THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE
1976 2004 2005 2007 2008
Began certifying HR Professionals with PHR® and SPHR ®
Added GPHR®
exam
Online recertification
process
Introduce California
exam
Online Approved Provider directory launched
2010
Final year under current
eligibility require-ments
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HR Certification Exams
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR®)
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®)
• Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR®)
• California certification (PHR-CA®/ SPHR-CA®), which augments the PHR and SPHR certifications.
These are the HR certifications we offer:
General Overview Brochure for our HR certifications
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Certificants Growing In Numbers
More than 108,000 HR professionals in 70+ countries have achieved HR certification:
61,139
PHR®
46,106 SPHR®
1,733 GPHR®
544
PHR-CA®/ SPHR-CA®
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PROFILE OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE
THE PHR CANDIDATE THE SPHR CANDIDATE THE GPHR CANDIDATE
• Has two to four years of exempt-level (professional) generalist experience.
• Has not had progressive HR work experience by virtue of career length.
• Focuses on program implementation rather than creation.
• Focuses impact on the organization within HR function rather than organization wide.
• Has six to eight years of progressive exempt-level (professional) experience.
• Understands the business, not just the HR function.
• Designs and plans rather than implements.
• Makes decisions that have an impact within and outside the organization.
• Has at least two years of exempt-level (professional) experience in international HR practices.
• Has core knowledge of the organization’s international HR activities.
• Develops and implements global HR strategies.
• Makes decisions that affect international HR operations and international assignments.
Current Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the PHR, SPHR or GPHR exam you must have
at least two years of exempt-level (professional) HR experience
*1 Exam Period Left Before Eligibility Requirements Change*
New Eligibility Requirements
In 2011, (May/June Exam Period) eligibility requirements are changing to better align with the candidate profile and practical experience associated with the HR profession.
General Overview Brochure for our HR certifications
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New Eligibility Requirements
NEW ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (Starts May/June 2011 Window)
PHR ELIGIBILITY SPHR ELIGIBILITY GPHR ELIGIBILITY
1 year of demonstrated
exempt-level HR
experience with a Master’s
degree or higher
2 years of demonstrated
exempt-level HR
experience with a
Bachelor’s degree
4 years of demonstrated
exempt-level HR
experience with less than a
Bachelor’s degree
4 years of demonstrated
exempt-level HR
experience with a Master’s
degree or higher
5 years of demonstrated
exempt-level HR
experience with a
Bachelor’s degree
7 years of demonstrated
exempt-level HR
experience with less than a
Bachelor’s degree
2 years of demonstrated
global exempt-level HR
experience with a Master’s
degree or higher
3 years of demonstrated
exempt-level HR
experience (with 2 of the 3
being global HR
experience) with a
Bachelor’s degree
4 years of demonstrated
exempt-level HR
experience (with 2 of the 4
being global HR
experience) with less than a
Bachelor’s degree
Exam Development Process
Certification formal exam development
process
Determine current HR practices
Validate practices
with practitioners
Develop exam
questions
Test exam
questions
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Body of Knowledge - PHR®
PHR® Body of Knowledge
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Body of Knowledge - SPHR®
SPHR® Body of Knowledge
GPHR Exam Content
GPHR Body of Knowledge
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Body of Knowledge - California
California Body of Knowledge
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Certification Exam Information
PHR® SPHR® GPHR® California
Contents Operational & Tactical
Strategic /Policy International HR Practices & Assignment Management
California Laws and Practices
Pass Rates 59-67% 52-60% 56-70% 52-72%
Exam Format 225 multiple-choice questions
225 multiple-choice questions
165 multiple-choice questions
125 multiple-choice questions
Exam Duration Four hours Four hours Three hours Two hours & 15 minutes
Exam Application Dates
Early registration period: July 12 – October 8, 2010Late registration period: Oct 9 – Nov. 12, 2010*(*US$50 late fee applied)
Last Exam Period before eligibility requirements change
Winter Dec 1, 2010 – January 31, 2011
Winter Dec 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2010
*Last Exam Period Before Eligibility Requirements Change*
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Exam Fees
Certification Total Fees Due**
PHRSHRM Member
Student/Recent Grad.*
US$300US$250US$120
SPHRSHRM member
US$425US$375
GPHRSHRM member
Student/Recent Grad.*
US$425US$375US$120
PHR-CA/SPHR-CASHRM member
US$325US$275
*Balance of total exam fee is due upon meeting experience requirement.**US$50 late fee incurred after regular deadline.
*Last Exam Period Before Eligibility Requirements Change*
Exam Application Steps
Register for your exam online at www.hrci.org in three simple steps
1. Log on to www.hrci.org. Create an online profile to
obtain your User ID number.
2. Fill out the application form and submit payment.
3. Schedule your appointment after receiving notification that
you are eligible to take the exam.
*Last Exam Period Before Eligibility Requirements Change*
How to Prepare for the Exam/ Resources Available
At this point, you may be wondering about the exam preparation tools available. Should you decide to take the certification exam, we have tools that can help you:
1. Use the Body of Knowledge– Familiarize yourself with the body of knowledge– Can be found on www.hrci.org and in the handbook
2. Official Certification Handbooks & Guides– The HR Certification Institute downloadable certification handbooks
for each of its exam levels– In addition, you can purchase Official Guides for each level of
exam from the SHRM Store as well as from major book stores
3. Online Assessment Exams – Developed using actual retired exam questions– Assess your level of HR knowledge and experience– Expose you to type of questions seen during exam
4. “Test your knowledge” quizzes on www.hrci.org, under “Certifications” tab– Free ten-question quiz with answers and rationale
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How to Prepare for the Exam/ Resources Available
Additional Resources: 1. SHRM Learning System® & SHRM Global Learning System®
2. Local SHRM Chapters– Contact your local SHRM Chapters. They often form study
groups or classes to help members prepare for the certification exams.
3. College/ university sponsored courses – Visit www.shrm.org for more information.
4. Certification preparation courses – Visit www.shrm.org for SHRM Certification Preparation courses or search online for other providers of certification preparation courses.
5. Social Networking Groups– Check out SHRM Connect, LinkedIn and Face Book. Other
SHRM members have formed groups online. Approach them to form study groups or study tips. Use search terms such as “HR Certification Institute.”
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Financial Assistance Available
During these tough economic times, every dollar counts. You can count on HR certification as a worthy investment. Here are some financial assistance programs available for your certification pursuits:
1. Your Employer – Many organizations reimburse the HR certification exam fees through employee assistance or professional development programs.
2. SHRM Foundation – 80 certification scholarships (worth US$750 each) are available for SHRM members. Applications accepted: Apr. 1 to July 15, 2010
3. Local SHRM Chapters – Many local SHRM chapters offer certification scholarships as well. Check with the chapter in your area for more details.
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Questions?Note: There is no recertification credit awarded for attending this presentation.
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