According to a survey done by Payscale.com, HR professionals who are certified make substantially than their non-certified counterparts. While the difference is less noticeable in more junior levels, as you move up the HR food chain the difference becomes much more apparent. According to Payscale’s survey, the median pay for a certified HR professionals was $63,900 while those without certification made around $45,300—a difference of nearly $20,000! While the numbers vary across different industries and parts of the country, on average the certification pays off.

Course Objectives:

Certification is definitely worth it but before you go down the path of certification, understand that like most things we want, there are sacrifices. First, you’ll spend money on study materials-maybe even pay for a prep course at a local community college. Second, the test itself costs money and if you fail they don’t give you a free retry!

Third, you will sacrifice your time studying. Furthermore, each Saturday you should dedicate for 5-6 hours reading the materials in the different modules and taking practice tests.

Signup Training brings you the the most convenient way to help you with PHR/SPHR Exam Preparation. This intensive 8 hour session will offer the modern HR practitioner a review of the exam content topics, test taking skills (specific to the methodology used to create the test) and instructor/student collaboration to discuss best practices for certification success! Join us to take the next step in your HR career path!

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the PHR you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience:

• Have at least one year of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Master’s degree or higher,
• Have at least two years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Bachelor’s degree, OR
• Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma.

To be eligible for the SPHR you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience:

• Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Master’s degree or higher,
• Have at least five years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Bachelor’s degree, OR
• Have at least seven years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma.

Course Outline:

FUNCTIONAL AREA O1:

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY (20% / 40%)

•     Developing, contributing to, and supporting the organization’s mission, vision, values, strategic goals and objectives; formulating policies; guiding and leading the change process; and evaluating organizational effectiveness as an organizational leader.

FUNCTIONAL AREA O2:

TALENT PLANNING AND ACQUISITION (16% / 16%)

•     Developing, implementing, and evaluating sourcing, recruitment, hiring, orientation, succession planning, retention, and organizational exit programs necessary to ensure the workforce’s ability to achieve the organization’s goals and objectives.

FUNCTIONAL AREA O3:

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT (10% / 12%)

•     Developing, implementing, and evaluating activities and programs that address employee training and development, performance appraisal, and talent and performance management to ensure that the knowledge, skills, abilities, and performance of the workforce meet current and future organizational and individual needs.

FUNCTIONAL AREA O4:

TOTAL REWARDS (15% / 12%)

•     Developing/selecting, implementing/administering, and evaluating compensation and benefits programs for all employee groups in order to support the organization’s goals, objectives, and values

FUNCTIONAL AREA O5:

EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT (39% / 20%)

•     Developing, implementing/administering, and evaluating the workplace in order to maintain relationships and working conditions that balance employer/employee needs and rights in support of the organization’s goals and objectives.

Why Should You Attend:

• According to a survey done by Payscale.com, HR professionals who are certified make substantially than their non-certified counterparts.
• According to Payscale’s survey, the median pay for a certified HR professionals was $63,900 while those without certification made around $45,300—a difference of nearly $20,000.
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projected the demand for human resources professionals to grow 9% by 2024
• Nearly, 50%of manager-level HR professionals hold a PHR® or SPHR® certification.
• 66% of supervisors of HR professionals prefer to hire HRCI-certified professionals.
• 85% of Fortune 500 companies employ HRCI® certificate holders.
• 90% of PHRs are currently employed in an HR position vs. 69% of non-certified peers.
• Certified HR professionals may inspire greater trust and confidence from business colleagues than their non-certified HR co-workers
• Some organizations believe hiring HR-certified professionals gives them a competitive advantage
• Business leaders may find HR-certified professionals better motivated and knowledgeable than non-certified HR workers
• HR professionals report that certified HR professionals can help create a positive impact on their organizations’ financial performance
• Hiring managers typically consider an applicant’s certification when making hiring decisions.

What You Get:

• PHR/SPHR Study Materials
• Case Studies
• The #1 selling PHR/SPHR Exam Secrets Study Guide
• Over 600 Practice Exam questions

Who Will Benefit:

• HR Professionals
• HR Directors
• HR Supervisors
• HR Generalists
• HR Specialists
• Compliance Officers
• Employee Relations Professionals