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Applications   [VIEW ALL]

Approved Provider Program 2012 Application
Approved Provider Program 2012 Application to apply for the Approved Provider Program.
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Approved Provider Program 2012 Renewal Application
2012 Renewal Application to re-apply for the Approved Provider Program.
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Brochures and Case Studies   [VIEW ALL]

PHR SPHR GPHR Brochure
Learn more about the HR Certification Institute's HR certifications available and how earning your HR credentials can benefit your HR career.
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PHR SPHR GPHR Certification Flier
A one page flier about the HR Certification Institute's HR certifications available and how earning your HR credentials can benefit your HR career.
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Certification Handbooks and Other Publications   [VIEW ALL]

PHR/SPHR Body of Knowledge
PHR/SPHR Body of Knowledge (also known as the exam content)
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2012 Certification Handbook
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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FAQs   [VIEW ALL]

Exam Eligibility Requirements
Frequently asked questions about the exam eligibility requirements.
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Recertification
Frequently asked questions about earning recertification credits and applying for recertification.
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Forms   [VIEW ALL]

Duplicate Score Report Request form
Use this form to request a duplicate score report
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Recertification Audit - Supporting Documents
Use this document for submitting supporting documents during a Recertification Audit process.
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Job Postings for Certified HR Professionals   [VIEW ALL]

Jobs preferring or requiring SPHR® certification
SHRM's HR Jobs postings for SPHR certified HR professionals.
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Jobs preferring or requiring PHR® certification
SHRM's HR Jobs postings for PHR certified HR professionals.
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Pre-Approved Program Resources   [VIEW ALL]

Session Grid Template
Complete when you are submitting conferences or multi-program activities that qualify for pre-approval of different recertification credit type to assist in determining the number of recertification credit approved for each session and the type of credit session can be pre-approved for. Be sure to complete a separate grid for pre-conference and one for post-conference workshops.
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Recertification Credit Template
Use this template to assist you with listing sessions offered during your conference & the number of recertification credit that has been approved for each session. Provide completed template to attendees to assist them with tracking sessions they participate in.
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Recertification Resources   [VIEW ALL]

Recertification Planning Tool
This PDF form helps you look at the full three-year cycle and chart how you plan to earn your 60 recertification credits.
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Recertification Handbook
The Recertification Handbook details all you need to know about recertifying your HR credentials. Any question you have about recertification is answered  in our Recertification Handbook. You will find information on when to recertify, what type of activities count towards recertification, and how to apply before your recertification end date. Please note: Due to recent policy changes, GPHR certificants are now required to earn 15 instead of 30 international credits to recertify. Current archived webinars and our Recertification Planning Tool refer to our former 30-credit policy.  
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