The most popular HR certifications are generalist certifications, which include the PHR and the SPHR. These certifications demonstrate knowledge of the broad HR profession as well as a certain level of experience for those candidates who want to grow their HR careers into broad management responsibilities. 8 D! \2 j7 f) L
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The PHR stands for "Professional in Human Resources." It requires a minimum of two years of exempt work experience and suggests an average of two to four years. Exempt experience means you were/are salaried (as opposed to receiving hourly pay) and are ineligible or exempt from receiving additional pay for overtime hours worked. The PHR is a great certification for HR professionals early in their careers. 1 R; V; s$ D. h1 D7 @
3 a! g) q+ L) q7 fSPHR is the "Senior Professional in Human Resources" certification. It requires a minimum of two years of exempt work experience as well, but most candidates for this exam have 6-8 years of work experience. The SPHR exam demonstrates a career commitment to HR and shows you have significant HR experience and knowledge typically at a manager level or above. $ u6 I$ T" [: l+ c1 q. {
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Questions on the PHR/SPHR exams come from the following core areas: 0 _! M& L3 @: @, s3 c
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Strategic management
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; j; B. O( m- ]+ l7 U0 |; PWorkforce planning and employment
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Human Resource Development
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Compensation and Benefits
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Occupational Health, Safety and Security
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While both the PHR and the SPHR cover the same topics, the SPHR exam is more difficult and has a higher concentration of questions in areas such as strategic planning and workforce planning. If you're considering a generalist certification, discuss which exam is right for you with your manager or supervisor. Once you attain a generalist certification, you will have to renew it every three years. This involves either re-certifying by exam, or, the more preferred method, through sixty hours of continuing education across the three year period. |
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