HR Certification Ins and Outs

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1. What is the difference between

certifications?

2. What do I do if I want to sit for a

certification exam?

3. What body of knowledge is on the exam?

4. How should I study?

5. What do I have to do to stay certified?

6. Why is certification important?

Assurance of Learning

PHR- Tactical

SPHR- Big Picture

GPHR- International

Differences in Certifications

What do I have to have?: Education, Experience, Examination

Certification Process

visit hrci.org

Body of Knowledge

PHR questions are more tactical in nature

SPHR questions are more strategic in nature

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Sample Questions

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Know how you learn best

Know which body of knowledge areas you need to concentrate on the most (based on knowledge and percentage of the exam content)

How to Study

60 hours (by 3 years of exam anniversary date) -or- Take the Exam Again

Continuing Education

First time on-the-job projects

Instruction

Research and publishing

Leadership

Professional Membership

Recertification

Why Certify

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Mary Ila WardHorizon Point Consulting, Inc.

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