HR Certification Institute

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Stand Out From the Crowd. Get Certified.
2009
Presented by Christina Friedli Global Marketing
Manager HR Certification Institute
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What You Will Learn

• What is certification?
• Reasons to get certified
• Who is the HR Certification Institute?
• Our certification exams
• Exam Eligibility, Development Process, Content,
  Test Windows and Fees
• How to prepare for the exam/ resources available?
• Financial assistance available

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What Is Certification?
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Differences Between Professional Certification
Certificate Programs
Professional Certifications are not Certificate
Programs
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Reasons to Get Certified
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Reasons to Get Certified
Organization
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Value of Certification Survey
Based on our 2008 Value of Certification survey.
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Certificants Testimonials

• Here are some of our certificants testimonials -
• I am seeing more and more job posting that
  require certifications, be it SPHR, PHR or other
  professional certifications. I believe that there
  is a market value to having a certification. It
  sets one apart by demonstrating the individuals
  commitment to the HR profession.
• Ron Dockery, CCP, SPHR, Director U.S.
  Compensation, Medtronic Inc.
• Just two days prior to losing my last job, I was
  ecstatic to learn that I had passed the PHR exam.
  The certification was either "preferred" or
  "required" for many company posted employment
  vacancies. Within two weeks from passing the exam
  I was fortunate to receive two employment offers.
  I believe the certification was a key factor in
  landing my current job as a Human Resources
  Manager.- Catherine Schlueter, PHR

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Who Is The HR Certification Institute?

• MISSION
• To 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

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Our Certification Exams
These are the HR certifications which we offer

• 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.

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Certificants Growing In Numbers
More than 100,000 HR professionals over 70
countries have achieved HR certification
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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
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Exam Development Process
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Body of Knowledge - PHR
PHR Body of Knowledge
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Body of Knowledge - SPHR
SPHR Body of Knowledge
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Body of Knowledge - GPHR
GPHR Body of Knowledge
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Body of Knowledge - California
California Body of Knowledge
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Exam Information
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Exam Fees
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New Eligibility Requirements
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Exam Application Steps

• Register for your exam online at www.hrci.org in
  three simple steps

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Certification Must-Know
Please go to www.hrci.org for more information.
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How to Prepare for the Exam/ Resources Available?

• Exam tools to help you decide
• Use the body of knowledge
• Familiarize yourself with the body of knowledge
  for each exam
• Can be found on www.hrci.org and in the handbook
• Official Certification Guides
• The HR Certification Institutes Official PHR and
  SPHR
• Certification Guide
• The HR Certification Institutes Official GPHR
• Certification Guide
• Purchase them from SHRM Store as well as from
  major book stores
• Online Assessment Exams
• Developed using actual retired exam questions
• Assess your level of HR knowledge and experience
• Exposes you to the type of questions that are in
  the exam.
• Determine if you are a PHR or SPHR candidate
• For PHR and SPHR assessment exams, sign up at
  www.hrci.org/assessmentexam/ready

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How to Prepare for the Exam/ Resources Available?

• Additional Resources
• 1. 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. SHRM Certification Preparation course. Visit
  www.shrm.org for more information.
• 5. Social Networking Groups
• Check out SHRM Connect, LinkedIn and Facebook.
  Other SHRM members have formed groups online.
  Approach them to form study groups or study tips.
  Use search terms e.g. GPHR or HR Certification
  Institute.

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Financial Assistance Available

• During these tough economic times, every dollar
  counts. You can count on certification as a
  worthy investment. Here are some financial
  assistance programs available for your
  certification pursuits
• Find out if your company offers any sponsorship
  or reimbursement for education and professional
  development.
• 2. SHRM Foundation has a list of scholarships
  available.
• Check out SHRM membership benefits.

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Questions?
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HR Certification Institute 1800 Duke
Street Alexandria, VA 22314 1-866-898-HRCI
(4724) info_at_hrci.org www.hrci.org
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