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.

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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  
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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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Qualified for the Global Market, March 2009
In the global marketplace, it is vital for HR professionals to demonstrate far reaching knowledge and expertise. Thomas Belker, Managing Director of human resources for OBI Group, explains to CEO Magazine the value of a recognised HR qualification.
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Spice Up Your Knowledge, HRgumbo.com
Earlier this spring, a co-worker asked me why she should pursue a PHR or SPHR certification.
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Strategic HR Thinking, CEO, March 2008
Mary Power, CAE, executive director of the HR Certification Institute,tells CEO Magazine how the changing demands of human resources are evolving to include a greater focus on talent acquisition and retention.
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HR Certification Institute Activities at the 2010 SHRM Annual Conference
The HR Certification Institute will be a ubiquitous presence at the 2010 SHRM Annual Conference in San Diego, CA. From its booth (#1731) and educational presentations, participation in the opening press conference to hosting the exclusive Hideaway and certification scholarship contest, the HR Certification Institute plans to offer information valuable all conference attendees.
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HR Certification Exam Eligibility Changes
Beginning in 2011, the eligibility requirements for the HR Certification Institute professional credentials will change, increasing the education level and years of practical experience necessary to earn the certifications. The changes regard the Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certifications.
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2010 Value of Certification Study Released
A survey of more than 1,500 human resources (HR) professionals practicing around the world has shown that HR employees rate professional HR certification as being very highly valued because it reflects the practical and professional experience of the certificant, shows a commitment to lifelong learning and helps with career advancement.
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