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CHRA > Certification
2010 Fall SPHR / PHR Certification
Preparation Class
2010 Fall GPHR Certification Preparation Class
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PHR and SPHR Preparation Courses
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What
is Professional Certification?
Professional
certification is a voluntary action on the part of a professional
group to institute a system by which recognition can be granted to
candidates who have met some stated level of training and experience.
Standards are generally met through examinations demonstrating a mastery
of the body of knowledge in the field.
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How
can I learn more about the CHRA PHR/SPHR/GPHR Certification Preparation
classes?
2010 SPHR/PHR Prep Course: Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings: September 14, 2010
through November 23, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Corporate
Resource Management, 1301 York Road (Heaver Building) Suite
400, Lutherville, Maryland.
The Winter testing window is December 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010.
Click
here to download the Fall 2010 PHR/SPHR Certification Registration form.
2010 GPHR Prep Course: Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings: September 15, 2010
through November 17, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Corporate
Resource Management, 1301 York Road (Heaver Building) Suite
400, Lutherville, Maryland.
The Winter testing window is December 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011.
Click
here to download the Fall 2010 GPHR Certification Registration form.
If you have any questions please
contact Christine Gosser, SPHR at 410-215-7584 or c_gosser@hotmail.com.
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Is
there a credentialing body for Human Resources Professionals and Students?
The
Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) awards three levels of
certification: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional
in Human Resources (SPHR), and Global Professional in Human Resources.
HRCI is the credentialing body for Human Resources professionals and
students and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management
(SHRM), the world's largest organization dedicated exclusively to the
Human Resources profession. The Institute's purpose is to promote the
establishment of professional standards and to recognize professionals
and students who meet those standards.
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What
is covered in the PHR and SPHR Certification Exams?
The PHR and
SPHR certification exams cover the same HR body of knowledge, but the
focus is quite different. The PHR exam concentrates on the technical and
operational aspects of HR, whereas, the SPHR exam is more focused on strategic
HR and policy issues. The GPHR exam assesses the international HR body
of knowledge and is intended for HR Professionals who develop international
global HR strategies. For more information regarding the GPHR exam preparation,
visit the SHRM web site www.shrm.org.
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Why
is Human Resources Certification desirable?
Human Resources certification demonstrates a commitment to personal
excellence and to the Human Resources profession. The PHR and the SPHR
designations demonstrate that the HR professional or student has mastered
the HR body of knowledge, and through recertification, has accepted
the personal challenge to stay informed of new developments in the HR
field.
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Who is
eligible for Human Resources Certification?
PHR and SPHR professional candidates must have at least two years
of exempt-level professional HR work experience. HRCI strongly recommends
that professional PHR candidates have two to four years of exempt-level
HR work experience and SPHR candidates have six to eight years of
exempt-level HR work experience.
Current students/recent graduate candidates must take the HRCI PHR
exam no earlier than 12 months before the student's graduation date
and no later than 12 months after the graduation from a bachelor's
or graduate degree program. A current student or recent graduate (i.e.,
not a professional with 2 years of HR-related exempt-level experience)
is not eligible to take the SPHR certification exam. For more information,
visit the HRCI web site at www.hrci.org.
GPHR candidates must have at least 2 years of exempt-level HR work experience. Effective 2011, the GPHR eligibility requirements will include at least two years of global exempt-level experience. For more information regarding the HRCI exam eligibility, registration and cost, please visit the HRCI web site at www.hrci.org or call 866-898-4724 for a no cost certification handbook.
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What
are the new eligibility requirements?
Click
here to download the new eligibility requirements.
These
changes will go into effect in the May-June 2011 testing window.
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PHR
Eligibility
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SPHR
Eligibility
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GPHR
Eligibility
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Testimonials
regarding the CHRA Certification Preparation class
"The
SHRM Prep Course provided me the opportunity to review the “comprehensive”
body of knowledge of the Human Resources discipline in a thoughtful
well formatted learning environment. My 25 years of Human Resources
empirical skills provided a broad foundation to work from, however,
there were several areas within the HR discipline, i.e., case
law and labor relations that I needed to focus on. The SHRM
learning system combined with classroom interaction proved to
be a valuable combination as I prepared for the SPHR exam."
-Jim Waller, SPHR
"The prep class was informative, challenging, and was instrumental in passing the PHR exam. I would recommend it to any person preparing for the exam. I felt that after the readings combined with the lectures, I could better comprehend the overall HR concepts. Also, the instructor is outstanding and she is up to date on relevant information, study techniques, and test taking hints that are invaluable. She cares about her students and wants you to succeed. It was a good experience!"
-John Rafalides, PHR
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2010/2011
HRCI WINTER TESTING WINDOW
DATES TO REMEMBER
| Exam
|
Testing
Window Duration |
2nd
Testing Window |
| PHR/SPHR
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8
weeks |
Dec.
1, 2010 --
Jan. 31, 2011 |
| GPHR,
PHR-CA and SPHR-CA |
4
weeks |
Dec.
1 -- Dec. 31, 2010 |
Application
Deadlines
| Exam
|
Window
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Reg.
Deadline Dates |
Late
Deadline Dates |
| PHR/SPHR |
Dec.
1, 2010 - Jan. 31, 2011 |
July 12, 2010 - Oct.
8, 2010 |
Oct. 9, 2010 - Nov.
12, 2010 |
| PHR/SPHR |
Dec.
1, 2010-- Dec. 31, 2010 |
July 12, 2010 - Oct.
8, 2010 |
Oct. 9, 2010 - Nov.
12, 2010 |
Fun
Facts
Total Certified Professionals in Maryland
PHR
1,631 (+65)
SPHR 995 (+33)
GPHR 13 (-2)
PHR/GPHR 6 (+1)
SPHR/GPHR 16 (unchanged)
PHR
or SPHR? Choosing the Appropriate Exam
HRCI
has found that appropriate exempt-level HR work experience
and educational background contribute significantly
to success on the exams.
| CHOOSING
AN EXAM LEVEL |
PHR |
SPHR |
| Required
exempt-level (professional) HR experience |
2
Years |
2
Years |
| Recommended
exempt-level (professional) HR experience |
2-4
Years |
6-8
Years |
Profile
of a Candidate
An honest assessment of skills, knowledge and responsibilities
within the HR function is critical when deciding whether
to seek certification as a PHR, SPHR or GPHR. The following
profiles of typical PHR, SPHR and GPHR candidates may
help you determine which exam is appropriate for you.
Due to the nature of the exams and their common body
of knowledge, the PHR and SPHR designations cannot be
held concurrently. However, you may hold either a PHR
or SPHR certification in conjunction with a GPHR designation.
PHR Candidate:
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Focuses
on program implementation.
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Has
tactical/logistical orientation.
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Has
accountability to another HR professional within the
organization.
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Has
two to four years of exempt-level generalist HR work
experience, but because of career length may lack
the breadth and depth of a more senior-level generalist.
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Has
not had progressive HR work experience by virtue of
career length.
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Focuses
his or her impact on the organization within the HR
department rather than organization wide.
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Commands
respect through the credibility of knowledge and the
use of policies and guidelines to make decisions.
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Designs
and plans rather than implements.
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Focuses
on the "big picture."
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Has
ultimate accountability in the HR department.
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Has
six to eight years of progressive HR experience.
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Has
breadth and depth of HR generalist knowledge.
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Uses
judgment obtained with time and application of knowledge.
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Has
generalist role within organization.
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Understands
the effect of decisions made within and outside of
the organization.
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Understands
the business, not just the HR function.
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Manages
relationships; has influence within overall organization.
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Commands
credibility within organization, community and field
by experience.
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Possesses
excellent negotiation skills.
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Establishes
HR policies and initiatives that support the organization's
global growth and reputation as an employer.
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Designs
organizational structures, programs and processes
to achieve worldwide business needs.
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Oversees
international assignment strategies and policies.
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Develops,
implements and evaluates programs, processes and tools
to ensure that they align with competitive practice,
the organization's objectives and legal requirements.
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Oversees
the processes and practices that ensure favorable
employment conditions balancing employer needs with
employee rights and needs.
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Has
core knowledge of the organization's international
HR activities.
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