An Overview of HRCI Certifications, Recertification Process, Provider Programs and Helpful Resources Presented by the HR Certification Institute Team February.

An Overview of HRCI Certifications, Recertification Process, Provider Programs and Helpful Resources

Presented by the HR Certification Institute Team

February 19, 2014

Katie BattenAlexis Chng-Castor

Maggie CortezJanee Nouet-Morales

Stephanie RunyanAnn Vorabutr

Agenda

• About the HR Certification Institute• Certification

o What is HR Certification?o Value of HR Certificationo HR Certification Examso A Global Certified Community

• Recertification• Pre-Approved Programs• Resources• Connect with us• Contact us

ABOUT THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE

MISSIONDevelop 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.

HISTORY1976 Began certifying HR professionals (PHR® and SPHR®)2004 GPHR® exam launched2005 Online recertification process started2007 California exam introduced2008 Online approved provider directory launched2010 Final year under old exam eligibility requirements2011 New exam eligibility requirements commence2012 Launch of global credentials – HRBP and HRMP

Certification is made of 4 key components:

» Eligibility through a combination of professional HR experience and formal education;

» Adherence to a professional ethical standard;

» Demonstrated applied knowledge and skills through exam;

» Ongoing professional development through recertification.

WHAT IS HR CERTIFICATION?

Certification is achieved and maintained by:

• Meeting work and education requirements

• Passing an experience based exam

• Meeting recertification requirements by staying current in the field (60 credits in a three year cycle)

WHAT IS HR CERTIFICATION?

ON HIRINGof employers state that a certified job applicant has a greater hiring advantage than a non-certified job applicant.

of employers state that a certified HR professional is more likely to be considered for promotion than a non-certified HR professional.

of employers believe that a certified HR professional has greater job security than a non-certified HR professional.

VALUE OF HR CERTIFICATION

96%

91% ON PROMOTION

ON JOB SECURITY

81%

HR certification exams offered:

• PHR® - Professional in Human Resources

• SPHR® - Senior Professional in Human Resources

• GPHR® - Global Professional in Human Resources

• PHR-CA/ SPHR-CA - California certification (needs to

be PHR- or SPHR- certified to take the exam)

• HRBPSM

- Human Resource Business Professional

• HRMPSM - Human Resource Management Professional

HR CERTIFICATION EXAMS

Certificantsare growingin numbers

A GLOBAL CERTIFIED COMMUNITY

130,000+100 countries

PHR

70,526SPHR

50,053GPHR

1,440CA

911

HRBP

229HRMP

344MULTI

1,377

RECERTIFICATION

60 recertification credits are required every three years to maintain use of credential(s)

• Helps achieve HR knowledge and skills• Stays current with the changing HR trends,

policies and practices in HR field• Recertification categories:

Continuing Education (no max.)InstructionOn-the-Job ExperienceResearch/PublishingLeadership Professional Membership

Or retake the exam!

RECERTIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

• GPHR Body of Knowledge updated

• The Birthday Rule – Recertification ends in birthday month

• Recertification Fee Change - $150

• Specified Credit Terminology Changes General to “HR” Business Management and Strategy to “Business” International to “Global”

• “Suspended” status No more “Lapsed” status, enters into “Suspended”

mode immediately- add’l $100 fee Can earn into next recertification cycle- next cycle then

shortened to two (2) years to earn 60 credits

RECERTIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

RECERTIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Recertification System (Learning Builder)• Recertification Learning Plan – Allows certificant to build

out recertification activities in advance

• Email address as user ID – Certificants have to use their email addresses to log in

• Immediate notification for audit selection – Notification of audit is immediate with the system (instead of a six (6) months wait)

Visit hrci.org/infohub for videos and step-by-step guides. Go to Recert Connection blog to learn more about the recertification updates.

PRE-APPROVED PROGRAMPurpose of the program

• Allows SHRM Affiliate Provider the ability to establish organizational accounts to submit events

• Allows the provider to check the status of events

• Assigns a unique program ID for all pre-approved events

• Allows providers to request specified credit hours for events

• Integrates the organization and certificant management systems for immediate approval of pre-approved events for recertification candidates using the online profile

• Provides the providers with our pre-approved seal (for approved courses)

• Allows providers to utilize our seal on Marketing materials to drive attendance for events

• Pre-approved programs fall under the Continuing Education category for recertification candidates

PRE-APPROVED PROGRAM

• Online submission of new and renewal applications and documentation - All required steps for submitting an Approved Provider application will now be completed online.

PRE-APPROVED PROGRAM

Program Requirements

• Programs must be submitted for review at least 4 weeks prior to the event start date

• Programs must be at least 1 hour in duration

• Programs must focus on professional development, not personal development such as stress, time management, etc.

• Programs must have a direct tie to the HR Certification Institute’s Knowledge Bases

• Programs must have clear learning HR objectives

• Programs lasting over 3 hours, must have a detailed agenda included in the submission

PRE-APPROVED PROGRAM

Program Requirements (continued…)

• Remember – if the provider knows their event has been pre-approved in the past or by another organization – reference this information during the submission process

• Programs are only valid during the year they are submitted – if there is a popular event that is offered each year, make sure it is submitted early

• Make sure attendees are provided with documentation of the program/program ID, in the event their recertification application is audited. A certificate of completion or email confirmation from the provider will work for audit documentation.

PRE-APPROVED PROGRAM

Conferences Reminders

• Conferences must be submitted for review at least 4 weeks prior to the event start date

• All Conference components should be entered as separate submissions – Pre, Main, Post

• All Conferences should be submitted utilizing the Conference Submission Grid and Recertification Credit Template for review.

• All Conferences should be submitted for overall general credit – the Institute provides a breakdown of specified credit for your event

RESOURCES

• Current HR Knowledge bases (PHR/SPHR, GPHR, HRMP, HRBP and CA)

• Exam Eligibility Requirements and other Exam information

• Certification Handbook

• Recertification Handbook

• Informational pages on Specified Credit

• Pre-approved Program policies and procedures

• Blogs (Certification Matters and Recert Connection)

• All are available on our website: www.hrci.org

• www.hrci.org/infohub and www.hrci.org/providerhub

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