Learn About HR Certification

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HR certification is a career-long commitment. It shows your peers, your employees and your organization that you have mastered the core HR principles and are committed to your profession. Certified HR professionals around the world have received job offers, promotions and respect from their peers.

Choose the Right Certification for You

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Deciding which HR certification is best for you is an important decision. To help you determine which certification exam is right for you we suggest that you

  •  become familiar with the exam content
  •  take the FREE HR knowledge quizzes  
  •  purchase an Online Assessment Exam  

Renew Your Certification

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Recertification shows that you

  • keep current on changing HR laws, best practices and innovative labor strategies
  • ensure that your organization and its employees work at peak performance
  • remain a strategic business partner in your organization’s success

By recertifying your PHR, SPHR, GPHR or California credentials you show that you are committed to being the best you can be in your profession.

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Certification Handbooks and Other Publications

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2010 Certification Handbook
(4/30/2010)
The Certification Handbook gives detailed instructions on how to apply and prepare for the PHR, SPHR and GPHR exams. The handbook provides an overview of the exams and how to choose which exam is best for you.
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California Certification Body of Knowledge
(4/30/2010)
California Certification Body of Knowledge (also known as the exam content)
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Code of Ethics
(4/30/2010)
All certified HR professionals must agree to abide by the Code of Ethics.
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GPHR Body of Knowledge
(4/30/2010)
GPHR Body of Knowledge (also known as the exam content)
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Pay if You Pass Policy
(4/30/2010)
Pay if You Pass Policy is available to certain SHRM volunteers.
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PHR/SPHR Body of Knowledge
(4/30/2010)
PHR/SPHR Body of Knowledge (also known as the exam content)
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