Understanding HR Certifications and How to Prepare for Them HR.com Professional Certification Preparatory Program supporting HRCI & SHRM
PRESENTERS Brandon Wellsbury Certification Programs Manager Jennifer Marants Lead Program Instructor
Who You Need to Know HR.com & IHR HRCI SHRM AGENDA 40 Minutes About the Professional Certification Exams Certifying Bodies Exam Breakdowns Eligibility Requirements Dates, Fees, and Deadlines How to Apply for Certifications How to Get Ready for the Exam Why You Should Get Certified Available Preparatory Programs
Who You Need to Know
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CERTIFYING BODIES aphr Associate Professional in SHRM-CP Human Resources Exam Certified Professional Exam PHR Professional in Human SHRM-SCP Resources Exam Senior Certified Professional Exam SPHR Senior Professional in Human Resources Exam
About HRCI
HRCI www.hrci.org The Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) is an American certifying organization for the HR profession. HRCI administers a variety of exams for certification as acknowledgement of field expertise and distinction. HRCI has certified over 145,400 HR Professionals. Global leader in professional credentialing for the HR profession.
TYPES OF HRCI CERTIFICATION aphr Associate Professional in Human Resources USA PHR Professional in Human Resources SPHR Senior Professional in Human Resources PHR-CA California Certification INTL GPHR Global Professional in Human Resources PHRi Professional in Human Resources - International SPHRi Senior Professional in Human Resources - International
HRCI EXAM STRUCTURE Functional Area Business Management & Strategy Workforce Planning & Employment HR Development Compensation & Benefits Employee & Labor Relations Risk Management aphr Designed for professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey PHR Focuses on the technical and operational aspects of HR practices, laws and regulations SPHR Focuses on a higher end of professional design and planning 38% 11% 30% 15% 24% 17% 12% 18% 19% 14% 19% 13% 16% 20% 14% 5% 8% 7%
HRCI EXAM FORMAT aphr PHR SPHR 125 multiple- choice questions 175 multiple- choice questions 175 multiple- choice questions 6 Functional areas 6 Functional areas 6 Functional areas 2 hours 15 minutes @ Prometric Testing Center Knowledge & Comprehensive oriented questions 3 hours @ Prometric Testing Center Application and Problem Solving oriented questions Cognitive Classifications Knowledge & Comprehension 25% Application & Problem solving 50% Synthesis & Evaluation 25% 3 hours @ Prometric Testing Center Strategic upper- level management oriented questions Knowledge & Comprehension 15% Application & Problem solving 50% Synthesis & Evaluation 35%
HRCI EXAM ELIGIBILITY Educational Credentials Master s Degree or higher aphr Demonstrate knowledge & comprehension of fundamental HR practices Bachelor s Degree -- Less than a Bachelor s Degree -- High School Diploma or Global equivalent PHR Focuses on program implementation Accountable to another HR professional within the organization Has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than on the whole organization 1 year of professional HR 2 years of professional HR 4 years of professional HR SPHR Designs and plans HR policy; focus on the big picture Ultimate accountability in the HR department across all HR disciplines Understands the business beyond the HR function and it s influences on the overall organization 4 years of professional HR 5 years of professional HR 7 years of professional HR
HRCI EXAM REGISTRATION Testing & Application Dates *Year Round aphr PHR SPHR Costs (includes $75 application fee) How to Apply $400 $450 $550 www.hrci.org
About SHRM
SHRM www.shrm.org The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) is a membership organization for HR professionals SHRM offers two competency based certifications:
SHRM Subject Area Behavioral Competencies Leadership Interpersonal Business Technical Knowledge People Organization Workplace CP & SCP 50% 13% 18 ½ % 18 ½ % 50% 17% 17% 16% Item Type 40% SBG 10% Foundation Knowledge 50% HR Specific Knowledge
SHRM EXAM ELIGIBILITY SHRM-CP Operationally focused SHRM-SCP Strategically focused Educational Credentials Master s Degree or higher HR-Related Degree Currently working in HR Non-HR Degree HR-Related Degree Non-HR Degree 1 year HR 3 years HR 4 years HR Bachelor s Degree 1 year HR 2 years HR 4 years HR 5 years HR Less than a Bachelor s Degree 3 years HR 4 years HR 6 years HR 7 years HR
SHRM EXAM REGISTRATION Testing Window Spring 2017 Winter 2017/18 Testing Dates May 1 Jul 15 December 1 February 15 Application Deadlines Jan 3 Apr 24 *late fees will take effect Mar 24 May 15 Nov 10 late fees will take effect Oct 20 Costs (includes processing fees) How to Apply Member $300 Non-member $400 www.shrm.org
Getting Ready For the Exam
FACTS & STATS Pass Rate 50% 51% 67% 57% Based on spring 2016 testing window
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16 WEEK ONLINE COURSE $950 USD excludes exam fees Start/ End Date February 2017 Feb 6 Jun 1 March 2017 Mar 6 Jul 1 April 2017 Apr 3 Jul 20 16 weeks 2 x per week for 1 hour Monday & Thursday s @ 10pm ET Monday & Thursday s @ 8pm ET Wednesday & Sunday s @ 9 pm ET Monday & Thursday s @ 9pm ET Visit www.hr.com/prepcourse Visit HR.com for available days and times; Space is limited
10 WEEK ONLINE aphr COURSE $650 USD excludes exam fees Start/ End Date April 2017 Apr 3 Jun 8 10 weeks 2 x per week for 1 hour Monday & Thursday s @ 8pm ET Visit www.hr.com/prepcourse Visit HR.com for available days and times; Space is limited
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