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Which Professional HR Certification Should I Persue?CertificationPHRAccrediting Body HRCIExam EligibilityGuidelinesA minimum of 4 yearsof experience in aprofessional-level HRposition with less thana Bachelor’s degree,ORA minimum of 2 yearsexperience in aprofessional HRposition with aBachelor’s degree,ORA minimum of 1 yearof experience in aprofessional-level HRposition with aMaster’s degree RMHRCIHRCIHRCILess than a Bachelor'sDegree: HR-RelatedDegree and 3 years inHR role. Non-HRDegree and 4 years inHR role.ORBachelors Degree: HRRelated Degree and 1year in HR role. NonHR Degree and 2 yearsin HR role,ORGraduate Degree: HRRelated Degree andcurrently in HR role.Non-HR Degree and 1year in HR role.A minimum of 7 yearsof experience in aprofessional-level HRposition with less thana Bachelor’s degree,ORA minimum of 5 yearsexperience in aprofessional HRposition with aBachelor’s degree,ORA minimum of 4 yearsof experience in aprofessional-level HRposition with aMaster’s degree orhigher.Less than a Bachelor'sDegree: HR-RelatedDegree and 6 years inHR role. Non-HRDegree and 7 years inHR role,ORBachelros Degree: HRRelated Degree and 4years in HR role. NonHR Degree and 5 yearsin HR role,ORGraduate Degree: HRRelated Degree and 3years in HR role. NonHR Degree and 4 yearsin HR role.You are eligible if youare interested inpursuing a career inHR management andyou have a high schooldiploma or equivalent.A minimum of 4 yearsof experience in aprofessional-level HRposition with less thana Bachelor’s degree,ORA minimum of 2 yearsexperience in aprofessional HRposition with aBachelor’s degree,ORA minimum of 1 yearof experience in aprofessional-level HRposition with aMaster’s degree orhighr.A minimum of 4 yearsof experience in aglobal professionallevel HR position withless than a Bachelor’sdegree,ORA minimum of 3 yearsexperience in a globalprofessional HRposition with aBachelor’s degree,ORA minimum of 2 yearof experience in aglobal professionallevel HR position witha Master’s degree orhighr.A SHRM-CP credentialholder is eleigible tosit for the SHRM-SCPexam after successfulcompletion of onethree-year SHRM-CPrecertification cycle.AccredidationBody ofKnowledge8/16/2016Accredited by:NCCANo accreditationAccredited by:NCCANo accreditationNo accreditationAccredited by:NCCAAccredited by:NCCAClick HereClick HereClick HereClick HereClick HereClick HereClick HerePage 1 of 6
Which Professional HR Certification Should I Persue?CertificationPHRAccrediting Body CIHRCIHRCIUS Legal andComplianceCore HR Concepts(Knowledge Based)California State Legaland ComplianceGlobal Competencies53%Diversity andInclusion, GlobalMobility56%(Jan 2015)39 years 1 year 1 yearUnique ExamContentUS Legal andComplianceIndustry PassRate54%Diversity andInclusion, GlobalMobility68%(Jan 2015)39 years 1 yearTime in theMarketTest BookingPeriodTestingWindowsExam PriceRegistration open year- Jan. 4 - Mar. 25roundOPEN: Exams area) Dec 1 – Feb 15given year-roundb) May 1 - July 15 375 75 application 300 (SHRMfeemembers) 400 (non-SHRMmembers)Exam Format175 Multiple Choice 160 Multiple ChoiceQuestions (150Questions (110scored, 25 pre-test)knowledge items/50situational judgmentitems)3 hours in length3 hours and 40minutesExam Location/ PrometricPrometricDelivery:1000s of locations1000s of locationsacross US andacross US andInternationalInternational8/16/2016TBD9 yearsRegistration open year- Jan. 4 - Mar. 25roundOPEN: Exams area)Dec 1– Feb 15given year-roundb) May 1 - July 15 475 75 application 300 (SHRMfeemembers) 400 (non-SHRMmembers)175 Multiple Choice 180 Multiple ChoiceQuestions (150Questions (110scored, 25 pre-test)knowledge items/70situational judgmentitems)3 hours in length3 hours and 40minutesPrometricPrometricRegistration open year- Registration open year- Registration open yearroundroundroundOPEN: Exams areOPEN: Exams areOPEN: Exams aregiven year-roundgiven year-roundgiven year-round 325 75 application 250 75 application 475 75 applicationfeefeefee1000s of locationsacross US andInternational1000s of locationsacross US andInternational125 Multiple ChoiceQuestions (100scored, 25 pre-test)125 Multiple ChoiceQuestions (100scored, 25 pre-test)165 Multiple ChoiceQuestions (140scored, 25 pre-test)2 hours 15 mins inlengthPrometric2 hours 15 mins inlengthPrometric3 hours in length1000s of locationsacross US andInternational1000s of locationsacross US andInternational1000s of locationsacross US andInternationalPrometricPage 2 of 6
Which Professional HR Certification Should I Persue?CertificationPHRAccrediting Body CIHRCIHRCITest Prep/Study A complete list ofSHRMA complete list ofSHRMA complete list ofA complete list ofA complete list ofMaterialsuppliers isavailable SHRM Learningsuppliers isavailable SHRM Learningsuppliers isavailable suppliers isavailable suppliers isavailableProvider(s)hereSystem 870 (USD) hereSystem 870 (USD) herehereherePrice Range ofCert Prep 35 - 1199Local Test Prep/ None (Kalamazoo &In ClassroomJackson closest)Study Providers8/16/2016for non-members, 695 (USD) formembersfor non-members, 695 (USD) formembers 450 - 1400 35 - 1199*15% AHRM discountwith DavenportNone (Kalamazoo &DavenportIPEx/AHRM (GR & Jackson closest) 450 - 1400 150 - 800*15% AHRM discountwith DavenportNoneDavenportHolland) 150 - 800 35 - 1199NoneNoneIPEx/AHRM (GR &Holland)AHRM will also beproviding a fall 2016study group as asupplement toDavenport PrepCourse (as a freebenefit to AHRMmembers only)studying for eitherSHRM or HRCI exams.ContactAHRM will also beproviding a fall 2016study group as asupplement toDavenport PrepCourse (as a freebenefit to AHRMmembers only)studying for eitherSHRM or HRCI exams.ContactAHRM will also beproviding a fall 2016study group as asupplement toDavenport PrepCourse (as a freebenefit to AHRMmembers only)studying for eitherSHRM or HRCI exams.ContactAHRM will also beproviding a fall 2016study group as asupplement toDavenport PrepCourse (as a freebenefit to AHRMmembers only)studying for eitherSHRM or HRCI tfor more info.for more info.for more info.for more info.Page 3 of 6
Which Professional HR Certification Should I Persue?CertificationPHRAccrediting Body CIHRCIHRCIExamCancellationPoliciesCancel or withdrawfrom an exam at leastthree (3) days inadvance of testingdate to be eligible for50% refund of examfees. All refundrequest forms must besent to HRCI within 30days of the close ofthe testing period.(Administration Feesare non-refundable.)Full refund minus the 50 application feeprior to close of lateregistration.50% refund minus the 50 application feeafter the lateregistration deadlineand up to 5 businessdays before thescheduled exam date.Cancel or withdrawfrom an exam at leastthree (3) days inadvance of testingdate to be eligible for50% refund of examfees. All refundrequest forms must besent to HRCI within 30days of the close ofthe testing period.(Administration Feesare non-refundable.)Full refund minus the No refunds will be 50 application feegiven for examprior to close of late cancellations.registration.50% refund minus the 50 application feeafter the lateregistration deadlineand up to 5 businessdays before thescheduled exam date.Cancel or withdrawfrom an exam at leastthree (3) days inadvance of testingdate to be eligible for50% refund of examfees. All refundrequest forms must besent to HRCI within 30days of the close ofthe testing period.(Administration Feesare non-refundable.)Cancel or withdrawfrom an exam at leastthree (3) days inadvance of testingdate to be eligible for50% refund of examfees. All refundrequest forms must besent to HRCI within 30days of the close ofthe testing period.(Administration Feesare non-refundable.)RecertificationRequirementsRetake and pass thesame certificationexam OR earn 60hours of HR relatedcontinuingprofessionaldevelopment activitiesover 3-years.60 ProfessionalDevelopment Credits(PDCs) every threeyears, or retake thecertification exam.Retake and pass thesame certificationexam OR earn 60hours of HR relatedcontinuingprofessionaldevelopment activitiesover 3-years. 15credits must beclassified as Strategic60 ProfessionalDevelopment Credits(PDCs) every threeyears, or retake thecertification exam.Retake and pass thesame certificationexam OR earn 60hours of HR relatedcontinuingprofessionaldevelopment activitiesover 3-years. 15credits must beclassified as CaliforniaRetake and pass thesame certificationexam OR earn 60hours of HR relatedcontinuingprofessionaldevelopment activitiesover 3-years. 15credits must beclassified as GlobalMaximum of 20Webcast Credits canbe used.Unlimited amount ofeLearning Credits canbe used. 150 USDAdditionalCertification 50USDMaximum of 30Webcast Credits (SelfPaced) can be used.Unlimited amount ofeLearning Credits(Instructor-Led)SHRM Members 100 USDNonmembers 150USDMaximum of 20Webcast Credits canbe used.Unlimited amount ofeLearning Credits canbe used. 150 USDAdditionalCertification 50USDMaximum of 30Webcast Credits (SelfPaced) can be used.Unlimited amount ofeLearning Credits(Instructor-Led)SHRM Members 100 USDNonmembers 150USDMaximum of 20Webcast Credits canbe used.Unlimited amount ofeLearning Credits canbe used. 150 USDAdditionalCertification 50USD 150 USDAdditionalCertification 50USDRecertificationFees:8/16/2016Retake and pass thesame certificationexam OR earn 45hours of HR relatedcontinuingprofessionaldevelopment activitiesover 3-years. 150 USDAdditionalCertification 50USDPage 4 of 6
Which Professional HR Certification Should I Persue?CertificationPHRAccrediting Body HRCIProviderRecommends:8/16/2016Take this exam todemonstrate amastery of thetechnical andoperational aspects ofHR practices and U.S.laws and regulations.The professionallyrelevant credential isfor the HRprofessional whofocuses on programimplementation, has atactical/logisticalorientation, isaccountable toanother HRprofessional withinthe organization andhas responsibilitiesthat focus on the HRdepartment ratherthan the SHRMHRCISHRMHRCIHRCIHRCIHR professionals whoimplement policiesand strategies, serveas point of contact forstaff and stakeholders,deliver HR services,and performoperational HRfunctions, should takethe SHRM-CP exam.Take this exam todemonstrate that youhave mastered thestrategic and policymaking aspects of HRmanagement. Thecredential is designedfor the HRprofessional whoplans, rather thanimplements, HRpolicy, focuses on the“big picture,” hasultimateaccountability in theHR department, hasbreadth and depth ofknowledge in all HRdisciplines andunderstands thebusiness beyond theHR function andinfluences the overallorganization.HR professionals who HRCI's Associatedevelop strategies,Professional in Humanlead the HR function, Resources (aPHR )foster influence in the is the perfectcommunity, analyze certification to helpperformance metrics, fast-track your careerand align HRgrowth and providestrategies toyou with theorganizational goals, confidence to launchshould take the SHRM- into the HRSCP exam.profession. The aPHRis the first-ever HRcertification designedfor professionals whoare just beginningtheir HR careerjourney and provesyour knowledge offoundational HumanResources.Take this exam todemonstrate that youare an HR professionalwho has mastered thelaws, regulations andHR managementpractices unique tothe state of California.The PHRca is forprofessionals whoeither practice inCalifornia or areresponsible for humanresources inCalifornia. You do nothave to be located inCalifornia to earn aPHRca.Take this exam todemonstrate amastery of crossborder HRresponsibilities thatinclude strategies ofglobalization,development of HRpolicies and initiativesthat supportorganizational globalgrowth and employerretention and creationof organizationalprograms, processesand tools that achieveworldwide businessgoals.Page 5 of 6
Which Professional HR Certification Should I Persue?CertificationPHRAccrediting Body HRCIAHRMOne of the mostConsiderations: widely recognizedcertifications. If youare a college grad witha degree in HR, waituntil you have therequired years ofexperience and thentake this exam. If youare currently at amanagement level inHR, take this exambefore pursuing theSPHR to prove a solidand broad HRknowledge base. Ifyou are looking for anindepth knowledgesoak in employmentlaw and compliancefundamentals, this isthe holy grail. SHRMmember or RCISHRMHRCIHRCIHRCIIf you are a SHRMmember with a solidgrasp of the technicaland operationsalaspects of HR(employment law andcompliance details),then consider thiscertification. It stillhas some of the sametechnical componentsof the PHR but it's lessexpensive and has therecognized backing ofSHRM.One of the mostwidely recognizedcertifications. If youare deciding betweenPHR and SPHR, takethe PHR. If you are ata Director or VP level,consider taking thisexam to demonstrateyour comittment tothe profession andlead by example foryour team. Still has apolicy focus but youmust apply yourknowledge in less thanobvious scenarios,thinking outside thelines of HR.If you are a SHRMmember at theDirector or VP levelwith a solid grasp ofstrategic policydevelopment andimplementation, thenconsider thiscertification. It stillcovers many of thesame disciplines as theSPHR but it's lessexpensive and has therecognized backing ofSHRM.Consider taking thisexam if you do nothave a bachelorsdegree and do notplan to pursue one, orare beginning your HRcareer/change incareers. Use thisexam to prove yourknowledge offoundational HumanResources. Good forsmall companyoffice/financemanagers and adminswhose main roleexpands beyond HR ora person outside theHR profession lookingto gain practical HRknowledge.If you are responsiblefor a significantnumber of employeesin California or afacility in California (vshome based salesreps, etc) in additionto employees in otherstates, consider thisexam as an add-on toyour PHR. It can be adifferent world outthere - legally andculturally. But if youjust have a few CAemployees and are asavvy Internetresearcher (or haveaccess to generalcounsel), considersaving your money.Consider this exam ifyour company and/oryour career path isdeeply dependentupon demonstrationof globalcompetencies andglobal certification isimportant to youremployer/potentialemployer. Does notteach employmentlaw, compliance, orspecific culturaldifferences forcountries outside theUS.Page 6 of 6
Accrediting Body HRCI SHRM HRCI SHRM HRCI HRCI HRCI Exam Cancellation Policies Cancel or withdraw from an exam at least three (3) days in advance of testing date to be eligible for 50% refund of exam fees. All refund request forms must be sent to HRCI within 30 days of the close of the testing period. (Administration Fees are non-refundable.)
