Between the PHR and the SPHR, the latter is the most crucial classification, but the PHR is not a prerequisite for the SPHR.
Comparing the PHR and SPHR Certification Exams
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HRCI Certifications
Overview HRCI is proud to offer a suite of eight certifications for every stage of your HR career. Certification is a career-long commitment that demonstrates dedication, credibility and a mastery of the principles of human resources to your employers, clients, staff members and professional peers around the globe. Certification attests to the investment you have […]
HRCI Vs. SHRM: Which One’s Right for Your HR Career?
If you are an HR professional who is making a move to an organization, odds are you see HR certification in either the desired categories for HR positions.
5 Essential Tips for Earning Your PHR or SPHR From HRCI
Earning your PHR or SPHR is no easy task, but it’s a step well worth taking. Getting your certification requires a dedication of undivided time and effort. Although the process is difficult, the benefits speak for themselves. Those who pass the exam join a prestigious group of HR practitioners and add unmatched HR credentials to […]
What Is PHR and SPHR?
Senior Professional Human Resources and Professional Human Resources are two of the certifications issued by the Human Resources Certification Institute. The HRCI is the certifying body for three primary HR-related designations: SPHR, PHR and GPHR. HRCI also certifies HR professionals who are specially qualified in California state employment laws and regulations. There are approximately 120,000 […]
SPHR Certification: Description, Competencies and Duties
According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), there are behavioral competencies that you, as an HR professional, must demonstrate.
5 Best HR and Talent Acquisition Certifications
For a career in human resources or recruitment, check out these certifications. There is a broad range of responsibilities that fall to HR professionals. The right certification can help you rise up in the ranks. Many of us think of HR as the people in charge of filling open positions within an organization, but it’s […]
5 Human Resource Management Certifications for Your Career
Here are five human resource management certifications administered by the HR Certification Institute and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). PHR®: Professional in Human Resources Focus: This certification focuses on program implementation, tactics, and operational orientation as well as U.S. laws and regulations related to HR practices. HR professionals who receive this credential are […]
The Value and Benefit of Earning Your HR Certifications
If you have ever browsed the HR Certification Institute’s and the Society for Human Resource Management’s available certifications and determined to pass for time or financial reasons, you might want to revisit that idea. While you won’t be expected to get an HR certificate to work in human resources, it can be a helpful resource […]
