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S/PHR Information Session

January 18, 2011

Lisa Siefert, MBA, SPHR

About the Exam

• Who administers it?

• Who can take it?

• What does it test?

• When is it given?

• Where do I take the exam?• Where do I take the exam?

• Why do it?

• How to Apply?

• How much does it cost?

• How to Prepare?

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Who administers it: HRCI

• Human Resources Certification Institute

– An internationally recognized leader in HR certification

– First Certification: 1976

• Created by SHRM (Society for Human Resources)

– Part of ensuring SHRMs validity as an association

• 3 Certifications

– PHR

– SPHR

– GPHR


Who can take it: Eligibility

SPHRSenior Professional in Human Resources

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PHRProfessional in Human Resources


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2

0 1 2 3 4 5

Masters

Bachelors

Years of Experience

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5

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Masters

Bachelors

Years of Experience

What does it test?Body of Knowledge PHR SPHR

• Strategic Management 12% 29%

• Workforce Planning and Employment 26% 17%

• HR Development 17% 17%

• Total Rewards 16% 12%

• Employee/Labor Relations 22% 18%


• Employee/Labor Relations 22% 18%

• Risk Management 7% 7%

A few areas are designated “PHR only” or “SPHR only”; they will only appear on that exam

PHR/SPHR Exam Format

• 225 questions

– 200: count towards certification

– 25: experimental questions

• 4 hours• 4 hours

– Includes break times


Where do the questions come from?

3 Item Review Panel

2 Item Writing Panel

1 Body of Knowledge

4 Approved Questions Tested

5 Exam Forms Review Panel

6 Certification Exam Testing*


When is it given?

Test: Test:

Apply:

Jan 10-Mar 11

LATE: Apr 15

Apply:

July 11-Oct 7

LATE: Nov 11

Test: May/June


Test:

Dec/Jan

2 Testing Windows/Year

Where do I take the exam?

• Computer Based Testing Center

– Scheduled Online

– HRCI CertOnlineServicesServices

– 250+ locations in US

• Scheduling Tips

– Check out your testing options in person

– Schedule early and stick to your study plan

– Must wait until after your application is approved


Post-Exam Results• Preliminary pass/fail status

– Caveat – multiple complaints on a particular question

– No written component

• Final results sent via Postal Mail

– S/PHR certificate – S/PHR certificate

– S/PHR pin

– Official Score Report (% breakdown)

• Passing Score: 500

– Scaled out of 700


Why do it?

• Increase Marketability

– Competitive edge

– Helps resume stand out

– Job pre-requisite

• Gain Credibility

– Official recognition

– Peer comparison


Certification Testimonials

Why did I decide to obtain my HR certification?

To remain on the leading edge of my field. The certification and ongoing recertification add validation to the level of expertise I possess. The credentials after my name state that I am a self-assured executive and role model. It has been eight years since earning my SPHR credentials, and I have not regretted my choice.

I found myself out of a job for the first time in my life. I interviewed for a particular position three times and was certain it was mine. Ultimately, I did not get the job and discovered it was because the other “front runner” was a certified HR professional. At that moment, I vowed that losing a potential position due to the lack of HR certification would never happen to me again. Earning my SPHR has brought about a formal credibility factor that I never experienced before. After obtaining my SPHR, I was promoted twice in three years, and I attribute this greatly to attaining my SPHR credentials.


Certification Facts

• Over 109,000 certified as of Spring 2010

– 57% PHR (decreasing trend)

– 42% SPHR (increasing trend)

NY is #6NY is #61. Texas (9566)2. California (9321)3. Florida (6577)4. Illinois (5710)5. Pennsylvania (5137)6. NY (4206)


Pass Rates

PHR = 56%SPHR = 50%

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How to Apply: HRCI Website

• Go to hrci.org

• Create an online account

• Fill out the application

• Submit the Supporting Documentation Form

– Resume

– Job Description

– Offer Letter

• Felony Conviction Statement

– NCCA requirement (Since 2008)


How much does it cost: Exam Only

• Application Fees

• PHR

– SHRM Member = $250

– Non-member = $300– Non-member = $300

• SPHR

– SHRM Member = $375

– Non-member = $425

• Late Fee = Additional $75


How to prepare?

• Prep Courses

– SHRM Learning System

– HRology101

• Self Study• Self Study

– Books

• Study Groups

– Company Study Groups


HRology101 About the Course

• Class Format + Methodology

• Practice Test + Preview

• Schedule of Classes (Time and Location)

• What you Get (Materials)• What you Get (Materials)

• Fee (include HRA Discount)

• Who Should Attend

• FAQ


HRology101 6-Week Prep Course

• S/PHR Prep Course

– Six classes over 6 weeks: 1 class/wk

• 3 hours each

– Class Breakdown– Class Breakdown

• 6:00-6:30pm: 30 question quiz

• 6:30-8:30pm: Powerpoint presentation Review quiz

Review content

• 8:30-9:00pm: Flashcards of previous section*


HRology101 Crash Course Weekend

• Two-Day Intensive

– Sat/Sun: 9:00am – 4:00pm

• 6 hours each

– Class Breakdown: Day 1

• 9:00-1:00pm: 225 question practice exam• 9:00-1:00pm: 225 question practice exam

• 1:00-1:30pm: Break

• 1:30-4:00pm: Detailed Exam Review• Individual Question Breakdown

• Module Review of Key Terms, Laws, Concepts

– Class Breakdown: Day 2

• 9:00-4:00pm: Detailed Exam Review


HRology101 Methodology

• Kaplan Approach

– Goal: Prepare you to pass the exam

• Does not try to educate you on all things HR-related

• Removes all extraneous information

• Focuses material on only test items

– Exam Breakdown

• Focused not just on content but exam logistics

• Scientific method of looking at questions– Learn to identify the game the question is playing

• Classifies questions into different categories– Provide techniques for each question type


HRology101 Practice Test

• Answer the questions on the back of the agendaagenda

• 5 Minutes


1. Which of the following is the first step in the outsourcing process?

A. Define the budget

Module 1: Strategic Management

A. Define the budget

B. Outline the integration process

C. Discuss alternative solutions

D. Conduct a needs analysis


Outsourcing ProcessAnswer: D

A. Define the budget: The budget cannot be realistically established until all potential users of the product or service have given their input into defining the goals, expectations and scope.

B. Outline the integration process: Unrelated B. Outline the integration process: Unrelated answer.

C. Discuss alternative solutions: Can be a later step in

the process.

D. Conduct a needs analysis: This is always the

beginning point in outsourcing.


Outsourcing Process: 9 Steps

1. Conduct a needs analysis

2. Define the budget

3. Create a Request for Proposal (RFP)

4. Send RFPs to contractors

5. Evaluate contractor proposals5. Evaluate contractor proposals

6. Select contractor

7. Negotiate the contract

8. Project implementation

9. Project Evaluation


Question Type: First/Last Step

Last Step

First Step


HRology101 S/PHR Course Dates

• Six-Week Course

– Tuesdays: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

• Spring: Feb 8-Mar 15

• Fall: Aug 30-Oct 4

Two-Day Crash CourseSat/Sun: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Spring: Apr 30/May 1Fall: Nov 19/20


HRology101 Course Location

305 Seventh Avenue1th Floor @27th StreetNew York, NY 10001

Support Center for Nonprofit Management


HRology101 Materials: What You Get

• Binder – Filled as you go

– Study Guide (Pre-filled)

– Flashcards (Pre-filled)

– Module Tests (6)

– Powerpoint Presentations (6)– Powerpoint Presentations (6)

– Quick Sheets (6)

• Six-Week Course Fee $599

Virtual Study Coach


HRology101 Materials: What You Get

• Test Binder

– 225 Question Exam

– Flashcards

– Quick Sheets

• Answer Binder

– Explanations for all 225 questions

• Weekend Crash Course Fee $299


HRology101 Early Bird Fee

• $100 Off– Sign up today!

– Applies to 6-week prep course

$599 reduced to $499$599 reduced to $499

• Sign up by Fri Jan 21!

• Sign up at meetup.com/HRAlliance


HRology101 HR Alliance Discount

• 10% if you sign up through the HR Alliance– Sign up anytime!

– Applies to 6-week prep course

$599 reduced to $53910

• Sign up at meetup.com/HRAlliance


HRology101 Who Should Attend

• First Time Test Takers

– Get a head start on the material

– Solid 4-5 months of study time

• Repeat Test Takers• Repeat Test Takers

– More focus on question answering strategies

– Limits focus to only those items most likely to be on the exam


HRology101 FAQsHow is the HRology method different than the SHRM Leaning System?

HRology101 takes a Kaplan based approach – our number #1 goal is helping you to pass the exam by focusing

on questions, test strategies and memory recall drills. HRology101 zones in on giving you only the concepts

and knowledge you will need for the exam.

The SHRM Learning System provides a more didactic approach to providing information and imparting

detailed knowledge which can be very overwhelming due to the extraneous amount of material covered.

Do I need to have a degree in HR to take the course?

Although an HR degree is helpful, it is not required for the course or the exam. Taking the HRology course is

the only prep you will need for the exam.

How much time should I spend studying?How much time should I spend studying?

A minimum of 70 hours of preparation for the exam is recommended, although some candidates will need

more time (or less) depending on their individual backgrounds and experience. The HRology 6-week course

provides 18 hours of focused in-class preparation. For each hour spent in class, students should expect to

study at least 2 hours outside of class.

Should I take both the 6-week course and the 2-day Crash course?

Definitely! The 6-week course is there to help you learn the material you will need for the exam, while the

Crash Course serves as the capstone to test your exam readiness. All material in the Crash Course is

completely different from the 6-week course.


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