How to Become Certified1159D

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Advance Your HR Career withProfessional Certification

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Everything You Wanted to Know

Overview of HR Certification Importance of certification

Certification vs. certificate program

Facts about the HR Certification Institute

Credentials Offered

PHR, SPHR and GPHR exams PHR-CA/SPHR-CA certification program

Exam question development

Steps to Become Certified Eligibility

Applying for the exam Exam preparation

Maintaining Your certification


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What is a Certification?

Certification is a designation from a professional certifying agencythat is earned and maintained Earned by passing a test or other evaluation tool, and Maintainedby earning a minimum number of professional development

and continuing education credits within a specified time period

Certification requires 3 Es1. Proven Experience,2. Education requirements, and3. Passing an Exam

Certification is different from a certificate program A certificate program presents a certificate document presented at the

end of a training program to indicate attendance. A certificate program does not require recertification.


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Facts about the HR Certification Institute

The HR Certification Institute is an independent, internationallyrecognized certifying body for the HR profession. Requires professionals to demonstrate their expertise in the core

principles of HR practice and the application of those principles. An affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Does not endorse any test preparation programs.

Over 30+ years of experience certifying HR professionals

Nearly 30,000 applications received in 2008

More than 98,000 certified 55% are SHRM members 57% are PHR-certified 43% are SPHR-certified Over 1000 GPHR-certified


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Three Core Certifications Available

1. PHR*: Focuses on the technical and operational aspectsof human resource practices, U.S. laws and regulations.

2. SPHR*: Based on the strategic and policy-makingaspects of domestic HR management.

3. GPHR: Focuses on the skills and knowledge necessaryto successfully operate in a global marketplace. In addition, the GPHR exam covers major local employment

laws from Canada, China, the European Union, India, theUnited Kingdom and the United States.

You can hold the GPHR and either the PHR or the SPHRsimultaneously

* PHR and SPHR exams are based on US laws and regulations

Not sure which exam to take?

Take a FREE on-line quiz at ww.hrci.org/certification/quiz/


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PHR, SPHR Exams

PHR and SPHR

Two testing windows per year: May-June and Dec-Jan

225 questions (200 scored & 25 pretest)

Four hours, structured testing environment (similar to the Bar

Exam, SAT, GMAT, etc.)

Exam Pass Rates

PHR 64 - 68%

SPHR 55 - 58%


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PHR & SPHR Body of Knowledge

Both the PHR and SPHR cover the same body ofknowledge; HOWEVER the number of questions fromeach functional area differ on the two exams.

Content Covered: Strategic management Workforce planning and employment Human resource development Total rewards Employee and labor relations Risk Management

All exams are based on experienced-based knowledgenot memorization of facts


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PHR: Break Down of Exam Questions

The focus of the PHR exam is on the technical andoperational aspects of the following areas:

12%

26%

17%

16%

22%

7%

Strategic management

Workforce planning andemployment

Human resource

development

Total Rew ards

Employee and labor

relations

Risk Management


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SPHR: Break Down of Exam Questions

The SPHR focuses on strategic management content

29% of the 225 questions are under strategic management

29%

17%

17%

12%

18%

7%

Strategic

management

Workforce planning

and employment

Human resource

development

Total Rew ards

Employee and labor

relations

Risk Management


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GPHR Body of Knowledge

The GPHR Body of Knowledge Covers: Strategic HR Management 26%

Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility 22%

Global Compensation and Benefits 18%

Organizational Effectiveness & Talent Development 22% Workforce Relations and Risk Management 12%

Other GPHR Details: Two testing windows per year: May and December

165 questions (150 scored & 15 pretest)

Three hours, structured testing environment

68% pass rate


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PHR-CA/SPHR-CA Certification

The California certification is designed to augment theexperience-based PHR and SPHR credentials and focuseson knowledge of the laws and practices specific to thestate of California where they differ from federal laws and

practices. Applicant must hold current PHR or SPHR certification

The exam does not test what has already been covered by the PHRor SPHR exam.

Earning the California state-specific credential gives you adistinct competitive advantage

Assures your company or prospective employer that you know thestates intricate regulations


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PHR-CA/SPHR-CA Certification

PHR-CA/SPHR-CA exam offered during two testingwindows per year: May and December

125 questions (100 scored and 25 pretest)

Two hours 15 minutes, structured testing environment

The CA certification exams covers:

Compensation and benefits 26%

Employee and labor relations 46%

Leaves of absence and workers compensation 17%

Health, safety, and security 11%


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Development of Exam Content & Questions

Bodies of Knowledge Each certification is based on a body of knowledge that is derived from a

practice analysis study of what HR practitioners know and be able to applyto be considered a competent HR generalist.

This study is validated

A practice analysis is conducted every 3-5 years to reflect the most currentbody of knowledge

Exam questions are developed by a panel of subject matter experts Every question passes three levels of review:

Item Development

Item Review

Forms Review

Questions are pre-tested before being used as a scored question in theexamination


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Steps To Become HR Certified

Step 1: Determine which exam you are eligible to take

Step 2: Apply for the exam

Step 3: Study, Study, Study

Step 4: Take the exam

Step 5: Maintain your certification


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Step 1: Determine Eligibility

2009 - 2010 Eligibility requirements for PHR, SPHR & GPHR An ideal PHRcandidate

Must have a minimum of two years of exempt-level (professional) generalistexperience.

Has a tactical/logistical orientation. Focuses on program implementation rather than creation.

An ideal SPHRcandidate Must have a minimum of two years of exempt-level (professional) generalist

experience. Ideally four to eight years of progressive exempt-level (professional) experience.

Designs and plans rather than implements. Has extensive knowledge of all aspects of HR and ultimate responsibility in the

HR department.

An ideal GPHRcandidate Must have at least two years of exempt-level (professional) experience. Develops and implements global HR strategies. Manages cross-border HR operations and international assignments.


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Step 1: Determine Eligibility, cont.

New Eligibility Requirements will go into effect with the Spring2011Testing Window

PHR Eligibility SPHR Eligibility GPHR Eligibility

4 years of demonstrated

exempt-level HR experiencewith less than a Bachelors

degree or no degree.


exempt-level HR experience

with a Bachelors degree

1 year of demonstrated

exempt-level HR experiencewith a Masters degree


exempt-level HR experiencewith less than a Bachelors

degree or no degree


exempt-level HR experience

with a Bachelors degree


exempt-level HR experiencewith a Masters degree

4 years of demonstrated exempt-

level HR experience (with 2 ofthe 4 being global HR experience)

with less than a Bachelors degree

or no degree

3 years of demonstrated exempt-

level HR experience (with 2 of

the 3 being global HR experience)

with a Bachelors degree 2 years of demonstrated global

exempt-level HR experience with

a Masters degree or more

For more information go to www.hrci.org


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Step 2: Apply for the Exam

Step 1: Read the 2009 Certification Handbook

Available online www.hrci.org or by request

Provides details on application process and exam details

Step 2: Apply online at www.hrci.org

2009 registration periods: January 12 March 13 (April 17 late deadline $50 fee)

July 13 October 9 (Nov 13 late deadline $50 fee)

Step 3: Schedule date to take the exam

Schedule as soon as Authorization to Test (ATT) letter has been received

Exam must be taken during testing window for which candidate isscheduled

Appointments may be rescheduled via Prometric during the existing testingwindow by going online or calling
http://www.hrci.org/recertification/vrc/http://www.hrci.org/recertification/vrc/


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Step 3: Prepare for the Exam

Read the body of knowledge (test specifications) for the particularexam

Decide on your personal study style (classroom, study groups,online, self-study)

Take the online assessment exam (PHR or SPHR) at www.hrci.org Find a preparation program, if needed (The HR Certification

Institute does not endorse any preparation programs)

Self-study -- SHRM Learning System, SHRM Global LearningSystem, HR textbooks, HR Certification Institute Certification

Guide, etc. Study groups -- chapters, employer groups, etc.

Preparation classes -- universities, SHRM, etc.
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Sixty (60) recertification credit hours are required everythree years. Credit may be earned in the followingcategories:

Continuing Education (no max) Instruction (20 hours max)

On-the-Job Experience (20 hours max)

Research/Publishing (20 hours max)

Leadership (10 hours max)

Professional Membership (10 hour max) ORyou may take the exam again!

Step 4: Maintain Your Certification


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Recertification Resources

Recertification conference calls & presentations

Monthly virtual Recertification Counselor/Virtual StrategicManagement Counselor http://www.hrci.org/recertification/vsm/

http://www.hrci.org/recertification/vrc/

Call or email recertification questions [email protected] 1-866-898-4724

Go to our website at www.hrci.org/recertification Recertification Handbook Strategic Pointers Directory of Pre-Approved Programs

Take our virtual tour of the online recertification process http://www.hrci.org/recertification/vrt/
http://www.hrci.org/recertification/vsm/http://www.hrci.org/recertification/vrc/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.hrci.org/recertification/vrc/http://www.hrci.org/recertification/vsm/


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Financial Assistance for Certification

There are many scholarship opportunities available forthose pursuing HR certification

SHRM Foundation offers a $750 scholarship to SHRM memberspursuing a college degree or professional certification

Go to www.shrm.org/foundation to learn more

Many local SHRM chapters offer certification scholarships

Check your local chapter

Many employers offer financial reimbursement to employeesseeking continuing education

Contact your benefits manager to see if your employer offersfinancial assistance


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Questions?

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Contact Info: HR Certification Institute

HR Certification Institute

1800 Duke StreetAlexandria, VA 22314

1-866-898- [email protected]

www.hrci.org
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

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