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. m+ h* `+ } ]4 Y
: C' q. j; V5 W2 h zThe 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. $ F$ C' Y/ t8 ]: v+ e/ y! j1 _
( s( l7 x' N4 E' LSPHR 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.
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5 U; M9 g3 f* U& l" h7 x+ \Questions on the PHR/SPHR exams come from the following core areas: ) T! C [; j0 F% U' Z
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Compensation and Benefits
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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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