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Distinguish Yourself with HRCI Certification Rigorous. Independent. Recognized. Accredited.

1.  Showing your commitment to the profession and your career

2.  Distinguishing yourself with the highest standard

3.  Earning and retaining your HRCI certification 4.  Growing and thriving 5.  Staying informed and connected to HRCI

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WHAT WE ARE GOING TO COVER

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SECTION 1: CERTIFICATION Show your commitment to the profession and your career


Ronnie E. Charles, SPHR, GPHR, IPMA-CP Chair of the Board of Directors, HR Certification Institute Principal Consultant, Eastern Region Practice Leader AJG Human Resources and Compensation Consulting

“Earning a certification shows that you are a student of your profession, committed to staying current and engaged. It validates your skills and knowledge and can help you stand out in a crowd.”

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HR IMPACTS ORGANIZATIONAL RESULTS

HR is expected to grow 13 percent from 2012 to 2022. — Harvard Business Review, October 2014

Talent and leadership development are connected to overarching business strategy and goals.

— Deloitte Business Confidence Survey 2014


Certification demonstrates your commitment to the HR profession and to your ongoing career growth.


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SECTION 2: HRCI — Distinguish yourself with the highest standard PHR® SPHR® GPHR®

HRBP® HRMP® PHR-CA®/SPHR-CA®


HRCI credentials are the ones employers ask for by name


97% of Fortune 500 firms count HRCI certified professionals as leaders among their ranks.


On average, HR professionals with HRCI certification are promoted within five years in

TWICE as many cases compared to peers without HRCI certification.

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PayScale Study 2013 ©2014 HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE |

On average, HR professionals with an SPHR certification earn nearly

DOUBLE what their counterparts who don’t hold the credential earn.

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PayScale Study 2013 ©2014 HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE |

They’re independent

They’re established

They’re recognized

and sought-after They’re

accredited

They test for my skills,

knowledge and competence

They’re rigorous and

relevant

HR pros know the value of HRCI certifications


RECOGNIZED AND SOUGHT-AFTER 1

“HRCI certifications are the ones supported by my company.”



136,000+ HR professionals in more than 100 countries are HRCI-certified.



Our certifications are known as the highest standard. Employers hire those who are HRCI-certified.



96% of surveyed hiring managers say HRCI job applicants have a hiring advantage.

25 Value of Certification Study


SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCE 2

“You can’t pass simply by reading a book or listening to lectures. You must use your professional judgment to answer the questions.”



The certifications are competency- based and grounded in real-world, practical skill and knowledge.



They’re developed by practicing HR professionals for HR professionals.



93% of HRCI certificants surveyed stated that certification indicated professional growth.

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Value of Certification Study ©2014 HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE |

RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT 3“I worked hard to earn my certification from HRCI, and my colleagues know it. I proudly display my letters.”


RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT 3The certifications are rigorous in eligibility and recertification requirements.


RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT 3They’re based on extensive Bodies of Knowledge that are updated regularly to keep pace with our evolving industry.


RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT 3Exam questions are updated annually by 200 volunteers and subject matter experts.


RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT 391% of HRCI-certified professionals surveyed are more likely to be considered for promotion than uncertified peers.

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ESTABLISHED 4HRCI has been the global leader in professional credentialing for the HR profession since 1976.


ESTABLISHED 4We offer six certifications to meet HR professional development needs globally.


ESTABLISHED 4Our certifications are available only through HRCI and are not transferrable to any other organization.


INDEPENDENT 5“Because HRCI is independent, I have confidence in the integrity of the certifications, and I know they’re here for the long term.”


INDEPENDENT 5HRCI certifications are not connected to any specific product or member organization.


INDEPENDENT 5HRCI has flexibility to work with a range of partners.


INDEPENDENT 5HRCI’s independence protects the integrity of our certifications.


INDEPENDENT 5Our independence is reflected in a 100% volunteer board.


“I would never attend a university that wasn’t accredited. I feel the same way about my HR certification.”

ACCREDITED 6


ACCREDITED 6HRCI is part of an esteemed group of organizations that earned NCCA accreditation.


ACCREDITED 6HRCI has the independence and attributes required for accreditation.


ACCREDITED 6NCCA validates the credibility of HRCI certifications, reinforcing our commitment to the highest standard.


Being HRCI-certified gives you access to HRCI’s influential, collaborative community.


Clarissa A. Peterson SPHR, GPHR Abt Associates

Angeles Cordova MBA, PHR Citi

Jonathan Pearce GPHR Deloitte Tax

O. David Jackson SPHR

Manjushree M. Badlani MA, SPHR Jhpiego

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HRCI certificants are as diverse as the world of business today.


136,000+ certificants in 100 countries

HRCI IS GLOBAL


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HRCI CERIFICATION GROWTH


140K

1976 1986 2006 2014 1996

100

60

20

136,000

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SECTION 3: EARNING AND RETAINING YOUR LETTERS Details about certification and recertification


There are certifications for different levels of experience and different areas of expertise. HRMP

HRBP

PHR CA

SPHR

GPHR

HRCI Portfolio


1. Eligibility 2. Application

3. Ethical Standards

4. Recertification

FOUR COMPONENTS OF CERTIFICATION


HRCI TESTS MASTERY OF THE BODIES OF KNOWLEDGE

HR BODIES OF KNOWLEDGE

APPLIED KNOWLEDGE

UNIQUE SITUATIONS


PHR BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

11%

24%

18% 19%

20%

8%

PHR

Business management and strategy

Workforce planning and employment

Human resource development

Compensation and benefits

Employee and labor relations

Risk management


SPHR BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

30%

17% 19%

13%

14%

7%

SPHR

Business management and strategy

Workforce planning and employment

Human resource development

Compensation and benefits

Employee and labor relations

Risk management


GPHR BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

25%

21% 22%

17%

15%

GPHR

Strategic HR management

Global talent acquisition and mobility

Talent and organizational development

Global compensation and benefits

Workforce relations and risk management


1.  Knowledge/comprehension 2.  Application/problem solving 3.  Synthesis/evaluation

HRCI EXAMS COVER THREE COGNITIVE LEVELS


SAMPLE RETIRED TEST ITEM

Application/problem solving

During a management retreat, a senior manager shares with

the group a humorous birthday card containing sexual

connotations. The group enjoys the humor. Upon observing

the situation, the HR manager should:

A.  Ignore the incident since no one appeared to be offended.

B.  Recommend that the manager involved receive

disciplinary action.

C.  Begin a company-wide sexual harassment awareness

training program.

D.  Caution the group about the potential impact of their

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SAMPLE GPHR QUESTION

Application While interviewing, a recruiter should be mindful that

candidates from a collectivist culture may be reluctant to

emphasize their:

A.  Family connections and networks

B.  University and its rankings

C.  Accomplishments and awards

D.  Loyalty to the organization


EXAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

DOMESTIC CREDENTIALS

PHR

SPHR

CA

Professional HR experience

1 year + 2 years + 4 years

4 years + 5 years + 7 years

2 years* + 3 years* + 4 years* Must be PHR- or SPHR-certified

Academic degree

Masters Bachelors None



GPHR *Includes 2 years global HR experience


Exams PHR SPHR GPHR CA HRBP HRMP

Content Operational and tactical

Strategic/Policy International HR practices

California laws and practices

Operational and tactical

Strategic/Policy

Pass Rate 57-60% 47-58% 59-68% 65-76% 68% 57%

Format 175 multiple choice questions

175 multiple choice questions





Duration 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 2 hours and 15 minutes

3 hours and 15 minutes

2 hours and 30 minutes

Pricing – HR Professional

400 USD 525 USD 525 USD 325 USD 275 USD 375 USD

EXAM DETAILS


Applications accepted

Late applications accepted*

Testing period

CYCLE A/SPRING PHR/SPHR 16 November 2014 –

13 March 2015

14 March – 17 April 2015

1 May – 31 July 2015

GPHR/CA 16 November 2014 – 13 March 2015

14 March – 17 April 2015

1 May – 30 June 2015

CYCLE B/WINTER PHR/SPHR 4 May –

11 September 2015

12 September – 16 October 2015

1 November 2015 – 31 January 2016

GPHR/CA 4 May – 11 September 2015

12 September – 16 October 2015

1 November – 31 December 2015 * 75 USD nonrefundable late fee will be applied.

2015 EXAMS: KEY DATES


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Select a study method that’s right for you

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Tap into social networks

Assess your current knowledge and experience

3

Investigate the exam’s content

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CERTIFICATION PREP OVERVIEW

Consider your individual learning style

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Select the certification that’s right for you

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Cert Prep Overview CERT PREP RESOURCES


Recertification is at the core of how HR professionals continue to grow •  Continue to develop HR knowledge and skills;

•  Stay up to date on changing trends, policies and practices;

•  Demonstrate continuing competence in and commitment to the HR profession;

•  Keep your letters — remember, getting them wasn’t easy!

DEMONSTRATE YOUR COMMITMENT TO HR


MANY WAYS TO RECERTIFY

Continuing education Up to 60 hours

Instruction/training Up to 20 hours

On-the-job experience Up to 20 hours

Research/publishing 20 hours

Leadership Up to 10 hours

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SECTION 4: GROWING AND THRIVING HRCI’s four strategic platforms for the future


Alliances to grow and support the

certification community

New services

HRCI’S NEW STRATEGIES FOR HELPING CERTIFICANTS

A new brand strategy

New technologies


U.S. Army

RBL Group

HR Associations

Recertification & Certification

Academic Community

Business Leaders

Global HR Community

NEW AND STRONGER ALLIANCES


NEW TECHNOLOGIES


HRCI TOWNHALLS

NEW SERVICES


NEW BRANDING


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SECTION 5: STAY INFORMED AND CONNECTED Additional resources


•  Join HRCI Voices on LinkedIn •  Follow us on Twitter @HRCertInstitute •  Like us on Facebook •  Visit the Certified

Community blogs at HRCI.org

•  Visit the Let’s Be Clear page at HRCI.org

•  Contact us at 866-898-4724 or

+1-571-551-6700

CONNECT WITH US!


WHAT YOU’LL FIND ON HRCI.ORG


Name: Linda Anguish, SPHR, GPHR Title: Director, Certification Products Contact Info: [email protected]

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