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HR CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW BROCHURE

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Northeast Florida has numerous driven and outstanding HR professionals. As a young HR professional, I understand that credibility is essential to my rise to the top of the

ladder. The PHR certification proved my credibility as a leader to my peers and the business sector. Having my PHR certification also allowed me to be a trusted HR resource as a volunteer leader in my hometown. Confidence, respect and continual growththe PHR certification provided them all. Wouldnt you consider getting certified today?

Jennifer Dobbins, PHR

Most HR professionals end up being paper-pushers and never strategic business partners. It is not the path that I want for my HR career. To set myself apart, I pursued the SPHR certification as the key differentiation tool. The SPHR certification is more than a piece of paper that hangs on the wall. Combined with my HR experience, the SPHR certification enabled me to think like a strategic partner of my organization. When I moved to California, I added the California credential to my title. It was a wise move because California employers are hesitant in hiring HR professionals who are unfamiliar with California employment laws. My SPHR-CA credential proved that I was the right candidate for the job.

Kristi West, SPHR, SPHR-CA, GPHR

Global HR has been my passion since living and working overseas. While MBA gave increased credibility from a business perspective, the GPHR certification completed my global HR credibility. In 2005, I started my global HR consultancy. GPHR contributed to the practices success as my competency in global HR was demonstrated among the clients. Other than being a member of the SHRMs Global HR Special Expertise panel, I am also a certified instructor of the GPHR exam preparation course. This is how much the GPHR certification meant to me!

Kendal Callison, GPHR

CAREER BENEFITS BROUGHT ABOUT BY HR CERTIFICATION


Becoming certified by the HR Certification Institute is a careerlong commitment. HR certificants from around the globe, working for companies both large and small, have earned and maintained their certifications and, as a result, helped their HR career. Achieving certification demonstrates to your peers and organization that you are driven to be successful in HR. Earning your HR certification: Makes your resume stand out from other job applicants. 96% of employers indicated that job applicants who are certified have hiring advantage over those who are not certified. Increases your chance of career advancement. 91% of employers agreed that certified HR professionals have stronger chance being considered for promotion opportunities. Business leaders find that HR certification distinguishes individuals who are more self-motivated. 68% of employers indicated that certification demonstrates employees commitment to HR. Connects you to an elite network of driven HR professionals around the globe. Achieving HR certification puts you in a network of more than 116,000 HR practitioners who work in leading organizations like Boeing, Chevron, FedEx, GlaxoSmithKline, Samsung and Wal-Mart in more than 70 countries and territories. All statistics are based on the HR Certification Institutes 2010 Value of Certification Study.

CHOOSE THE CERTIFICATION THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU


The HR Certification Institute offers three core certifications: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) In addition to the three core certifications, the HR Certification Institute offers a California-based certification that augments the PHR or SPHR certification. This certification focuses on HR knowledge specific to California HR laws and practices. The PHR and SPHR exams assess generalist knowledge of the HR field, including strategic business management, workforce planning and employment, HR development, total rewards, employee and labor relations, and risk management. The GPHR exam assesses the international HR body of knowledge and is intended for HR professionals with cross-border responsibilities. The tested areas include strategic HR management, global talent acquisition and mobility, global compensation and benefits, organizational effectiveness, talent development, workforce relations, and risk management. The California certification focuses on knowledge specific to HR laws and practices in cases where they are different from or need to be integrated with federal laws and practices. Only candidates who have a current PHR or SPHR certification are eligible to take the exam. To better understand the subject areas tested on each certification and exam application details, please download the certification handbook at www.hrci.org.

ABOUT THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE


As the internationally recognized leader in HR certification, the HR Certification Institute has been certifying HR professionals for over 33 years. Today, more than 115,000 HR certificants in over 70 countries and territories have received and successfully maintained their HR credentials from the HR Certification Institute. Our credentials are valued by business leaders and the HR profession because our exams test knowledge gained from experience working in the HR field as well as forward-thinking HR business practices, policies and procedures that professionals are expected to know in order to perform their work effectively. Get certified today.

HR CERTIFICATIONS AT A GLANCE
Our certification exams test experience-based knowledge; therefore, you must possess the right level of professional (exempt-level) HR experience and education to qualify. PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES (PHR) SENIOR PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES (SPHR) 4 years of demonstrated professional (exemptlevel) HR experience with a masters degree or higher. GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES (GPHR) 2 years of global demonstrated professional (exemptlevel) HR experience with a masters degree or higher. 3 years of demonstrated professional (exemptlevel) HR experience (with two of the three being global HR experience) with a bachelors degree. 4 years of demonstrated professional (exemptlevel) HR experience (with two of the four being global HR experience) with less than a bachelors degree. HR Professional US$425 SHRM Member US$375 HR Professional US$325 SHRM Member US$275 CALIFORNIA CERTIFICATION (PHR-CA/SPHR-CA) Must be PHR or SPHR certified to qualify.

ExAM ELIGIBILITY REqUIREMENTS

1 year of demonstrated professional (exemptlevel) HR experience with a masters degree or higher.

2 years of demonstrated professional (exemptlevel) HR experience with a bachelors degree.

5 years of demonstrated professional (exemptlevel) HR experience with a bachelors degree.

4 years of demonstrated professional (exemptlevel) HR experience with less than a bachelors degree.

7 years of demonstrated professional (exemptlevel) HR experience with less than a bachelors degree.

ExAM FEES

HR Professional US$300 SHRM Member US$250

HR Professional US$425 SHRM Member US$375

Exam fees include a US$75 nonrefundable application fee. A US$50 late fee will be incurred after the regular deadline. ExAM INFORMATION 4 hours, 225 questions (200 scored questions and 25 pretest questions) 4 hours, 225 questions (200 scored questions and 25 pretest questions) 3 hours, 165 questions (150 scored questions and 15 pretest questions) 2 hours 15 minutes, 125 questions (100 scored questions and 25 pretest questions)

CERTIFICATION CYCLE RECERTIFICATION REqUIREMENTS Earn 60 recertification credit hours OR retake exam.

All certifications are valid for three years. Earn 60 recertification credit hours, of which 15 credit hours are in Strategic Business Management, OR retake exam. Earn 60 recertification credit hours, of which 30 credit hours are in Strategic HR Management, OR retake exam. Earn 60 recertification credit hours, of which 15 credit hours are in California-specific activities, OR retake exam.

ExAM CONTENT
The exam content and questions are created by HR subject matter experts and validated by HR professionals working in the field. The subject areas and questions are periodically updated to ensure that they are consistent with current practices in the HR field. The PHR and SPHR exams consist of 225 multiple-choice questions. The GPHR exam consists of 165 multiple-choice questions. The passing score for each exam (based on a scaled score) is 500. The minimum possible score is 100 and the maximum possible score is 700. PHR/SPHR
7% 12% 22% 26% 16%
Strategic Business Management (12%) Workforce Planning & Employment (26%) Human Resource Development (17%) Total Rewards (16%)

to maintain relationships and working conditions that balance employer and employee needs and rights in support of the organizations strategic goals, objectives and values. Risk Management (7%, 7%) Develops, implements, administers and evaluates programs, plans and policies that provide a safe and secure working environment and protect the organization from liability. GPHR

17%

Employee and Labor Relations (22%) Risk Management (7%)

7% 18% 12% 17% 17% 29%

Strategic Business Management (29%) Workforce Planning & Employment (17%) Human Resource Development (17%) Total Rewards (12%) Employee and Labor Relations (18%) Risk Management (7%)

12%

Strategic HR Management (26%)

26%

Global Talent Acquisition & Mobility (22%) Global Compensation and Benefits (18%) Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Development (22%) Workforce Relations & Risk Management (12%)

22% 22%

18%

Strategic Business Management (12%, 29%) Develops, contributes to and supports the organizations mission, vision, values, strategic goals and objectives; formulates policies; guides and leads the change process; and evaluates HRs contributions to organizational effectiveness. Workforce Planning and Employment (26%, 17%) Develops, implements and evaluates sourcing, recruitment, hiring, orientation, succession planning, retention and organizational exit programs necessary to ensure the workforces ability to achieve the organizations goals and objectives. Human Resource Development (17%, 17%) Develops, implements and evaluates activities and programs that address employee training and development, performance appraisal, talent and performance management, and the unique needs of employees to ensure that the knowledge, skills, abilities and performance of the workforce meet current and future organizational and individual needs. Total Rewards (16%, 12%) Develops, selects, implements, administers and evaluates compensation and benefits programs that support the organizations strategic goals, objectives and values. Employee and Labor Relations (22%, 18%) Analyzes, develops, implements, administers and evaluates the workplace relationship between employer and employee in order

Strategic HR Management (26%) Develops global HR strategies to support the organizations short and long-term business goals and corporate values. Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility (22%) Develops, implements and evaluates global staffing strategies to support organizational objectives in a culturally and contextually appropriate manner, including utilization of the employer brand; job and cost analysis; and the recruitment, hiring, preparation and global mobility of employees to meet business needs. Global Compensation and Benefits (18%) Establishes and continuously assesses global compensation strategy, including remuneration, benefits and perquisites programs aligned with the companys business objectives. Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Development (22%) Designs, implements and enriches organizational structures, programs and processes to effectively develop and engage a global workforce in alignment with the organizations business needs, culture and values. Workforce Relations and Risk Management (12%) Establishes processes and practices that protect or enhance organizational value by managing risks and addressing employee rights and needs on a global basis.

ONLINE ASSESSMENT ExAMS PHR/SPHR

ONLINE ASSESSMENT ExAM STRUCTURE 75 multiple-choice questions

TIME ALLOTMENT 80 or 120 minutes

PRICE (US$) $45 for one exam OR $70 for two exams* Each exam comes with two versions. $35 per exam

GPHR

80 multiple-choice questions

60 or 90 minutes

*Offer only available if you sign up for both exams at the same time.

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professionals to quantify and justify their investment in human capital. Thus, it is imperative for HR professionals to understand how the organizations HR strategies and goals align with the overall strategies and goals of the organization. GPHR certification: 30 hours out of the 60 recertification credit hours must be Strategic HR Management activities as defined by the GPHR exam content. The international HR field is constantly changing and challenges HR professionals to stay abreast of its key issues and developments. To qualify for international credit, the activities must have a cross-border or global focus. California certification: 15 hours out of the 60 recertification credit hours must be California-specific activities. The activities must focus primarily on the unique employment laws of the state rather than federal employment regulations. Visit www.hrci.org or our Recertification Blog for more recertification information. It has always been my dream to lead the HR department of a global organization. I added the GPHR credential to my overall qualifications to help me realize that dream. After obtaining my GPHR certification in 2007, I became director of human resources for an international company that had offices in 20 countries, including India, South Korea and United Kingdom. While I believe that my extensive HR and business experience helped, it was my GPHR credential that gave my employer proof that I could handle the additional responsibilities and complexities that come with international HR. Since taking on the directors role, I have been promoted to vice president of human resources.

CERTIFICATION GUIDES
We also offer the following study guides, which you can purchase at national book stores or the SHRM book store: The HR Certification Institutes Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide. The HR Certification Institutes Official GPHR Certification Guide.

STUDY GROUPS
Visit our certification groups on social networking web sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and SHRM Connect to form study groups or post your exam preparation questions.

MAINTAINING YOUR CERTIFICATION


Once you have passed your certification exam, you are required to stay up-to-date with the rapidly changing HR profession. All certificants are required to recertify every three years to retain their credentials. Sixty recertification credit hours must be accumulated during the three-year certification cycle; alternatively, you may choose to retake the exam. Recertification credit hours must relate to the exam content and can be gained through the following areas: Continuing education. Instruction. On-the-job experience. Research and publishing. Leadership. Professional membership with a national HR association. For specific certifications, some of the recertification credit hours need to be earned in their core areas: SPHR certification: 15 hours out of the 60 recertification credit hours must be Strategic Business Management activities as defined by the SPHR exam content. Strategic Business Management activities consist of HR responsibilities that fall outside of the traditional human resource function. Business leaders are increasingly turning to their senior HR

Patrick Conway, GPHR

THE CERTIFICATION ExAM APPLICATION PROCESS


Tools to help: Certification Handbook, Online Assessment Exams, Test Your Knowledge quizzes. If you are signing in for the first time, you will be asked to Accept/Decline Terms and Conditions. If you have created an online profile previously, you may skip this step and log onto your account.
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START HERE!
Decide on the exam to take (PHR/SPHR/ GPHR/CA). Go to www.hrci.org. Create an Online Profile if you do not have one.

Sign in using your 12-digit User ID # and password.

To access your personal information, follow the CLICK HERE link in the login box.

Click Apply for an Exam on the Online Services page.

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Sign the Affirmation statement.

Review your exam application and make the necessary changes. If no changes are required, press Submit.

Fill in your HR Work Experience information.

Fill in additional application information as the system guides you.

Review your personal details and make changes if necessary.

Select the type of exam that you would like to take.

Make the payment (AMEx, VISA or MasterCard).

Receive Letter of Notification

Schedule the Exam.

Sit for the Exam.

Pass/Fail the Exam.

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