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Distinguish Yourself
with HRCI Certification
Rigorous. Independent. Recognized. Accredited.

1.  Showing your commitment to the profession
and your career
2.  Distinguishing yourself with the
highest standard
3.  Earning and retaining your HRCI certification
4.  Growing and thriving
5.  Staying informed and connected to HRCI
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WHAT WE ARE GOING
TO COVER
©2014 HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE |

12
SECTION 1:
CERTIFICATION
Show your commitment to the
profession and your career

Ronnie E. Charles,
SPHR, GPHR, IPMA-CP
Chair of the Board of Directors,
HR Certification Institute
Principal Consultant, Eastern Region
Practice Leader
AJG Human Resources and
Compensation Consulting
“Earning a certification
shows that you are a
student of your
profession, committed to
staying current and
engaged. It validates your
skills and knowledge and
can help you stand out in
a crowd.”
13©2014 HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE |

HR IMPACTS ORGANIZATIONAL RESULTS
HR is expected to grow 13 percent from 2012 to 2022.
— Harvard Business Review, October 2014
Talent and leadership development are connected
to overarching business strategy and goals.
— Deloitte Business Confidence Survey 2014

Certification demonstrates your
commitment to the HR
profession and to your ongoing
career growth.

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SECTION 2:
HRCI — Distinguish yourself
with the highest standard
PHR®
SPHR®
GPHR®
HRBP®
HRMP®
PHR-CA®/SPHR-CA®

HRCI credentials are the ones
employers ask for by name

97%of Fortune 500 firms count
HRCI certified professionals as leaders
among their ranks.

On average, HR professionals
with HRCI certification are
promoted within five years in
TWICEas many cases compared to
peers without HRCI certification.
19
PayScale Study 2013

On average, HR professionals with an
SPHR certification earn nearly
DOUBLEwhat their counterparts who
don’t hold the credential earn.
20
PayScale Study 2013

They’re
independent
They’re
established
They’re
recognized
and sought-after
They’re
accredited
They test for my
skills,
knowledge and
competence
They’re rigorous
and
relevant
HR pros know the value of HRCI certifications

RECOGNIZED AND
SOUGHT-AFTER1
“HRCI certifications
are the ones
supported by my
company.”

RECOGNIZED AND
SOUGHT-AFTER1
136,000+ HR
professionals in
more than 100
countries are
HRCI-certified.

RECOGNIZED AND
SOUGHT-AFTER1
Our certifications
are known as the
highest standard.
Employers hire
those who are
HRCI-certified.

RECOGNIZED AND
SOUGHT-AFTER1
96% of
surveyed hiring
managers say
HRCI job
applicants
have a hiring
advantage.
25
Value of Certification Study

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
AND COMPETENCE2
“You can’t pass simply
by reading a book or
listening to lectures.
You must use your
professional
judgment to answer
the questions.”

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
AND COMPETENCE2
The certifications
are competency-
based and
grounded in real-
world, practical
skill and knowledge.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
AND COMPETENCE2
They’re developed
by practicing HR
professionals for
HR professionals.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
AND COMPETENCE2
93% of HRCI
certificants
surveyed stated that
certification indicated
professional growth.
29

RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT
3
“I worked hard to
earn my certification
from HRCI, and my
colleagues know it.
I proudly display
my letters.”

3
The certifications are
rigorous in eligibility
and recertification
requirements.

3
They’re based on
extensive Bodies of
Knowledge that are
updated regularly to
keep pace with our
evolving industry.

3
Exam questions
are updated
annually by 200
volunteers and
subject matter
experts.

3
91% of HRCI-certified
professionals
surveyed are more
likely to be considered
for promotion than
uncertified peers.
34

ESTABLISHED
4
HRCI has been
the global leader
in professional
credentialing for
the HR profession
since 1976.

ESTABLISHED
4
We offer six
certifications to
meet HR
professional
development needs
globally.

ESTABLISHED
4
Our certifications
are available only
through HRCI
and are not
transferrable to any
other organization.

INDEPENDENT
5
“Because HRCI is
independent, I have
confidence in the
integrity of the
certifications, and I
know they’re here
for the long term.”

INDEPENDENT
5
HRCI certifications
are not connected
to any specific
product or
member
organization.

INDEPENDENT
5
HRCI has flexibility
to work with a
range of partners.

INDEPENDENT
5
HRCI’s
independence
protects the
integrity of our
certifications.

INDEPENDENT
5
Our independence
is reflected in a
100% volunteer
board.

“I would never
attend a university
that wasn’t
accredited. I feel
the same way
about my HR
certification.”
ACCREDITED
6

ACCREDITED
6
HRCI is part of
an esteemed
group of
organizations
that earned
NCCA
accreditation.

ACCREDITED
6
HRCI has the
independence
and attributes
required for
accreditation.

ACCREDITED
6
NCCA validates the
credibility of HRCI
certifications,
reinforcing our
commitment to the
highest standard.

Being HRCI-
certified gives
you access to
HRCI’s
influential,
collaborative
community.

Clarissa A. Peterson
SPHR, GPHR
Abt Associates
Angeles Cordova
MBA, PHR
Citi
Jonathan Pearce
GPHR
Deloitte Tax
O. David Jackson
SPHR
Manjushree M. Badlani
MA, SPHR
Jhpiego
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HRCI
certificants
are as diverse
as the world of
business today.

136,000+ certificants
in 100 countries
HRCI IS GLOBAL

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HRCI CERIFICATION GROWTH
140K
1976 1986 2006 20141996
100
60
20
136,000

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SECTION 3:
EARNING AND RETAINING
YOUR LETTERS
Details about certification and
recertification

There are
certifications
for different
levels of
experience
and different
areas of
expertise.
HRMP
HRBP
PHRCA
SPHR
GPHR
HRCI
Portfolio

1. Eligibility 2. Application
3. Ethical
Standards
4. Recertification
FOUR COMPONENTS OF
CERTIFICATION

HRCI TESTS MASTERY OF THE
BODIES OF KNOWLEDGE
HR BODIES OF
KNOWLEDGE
APPLIED
KNOWLEDGE
UNIQUE
SITUATIONS

PHR BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
11%
24%
18%
19%
20%
8%
PHR
Business management
and strategy
Workforce
planning and
employment
Human resource
development
Compensation
and benefits
Employee and
labor relations
Risk management

SPHR BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
30%
17%
19%
13%
14%
7%
SPHR
Business
management
and strategy
Workforce
planning and
employment
Human resource
development
Compensation
and benefits
Employee and
labor relations
Risk management

GPHR BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
25%
21%
22%
17%
15%
GPHR
Strategic HR
management
Global talent
acquisition and
mobility
Talent and
organizational
development
Global
compensation
and benefits
Workforce relations
and risk management

1.  Knowledge/comprehension
2.  Application/problem solving
3.  Synthesis/evaluation
HRCI EXAMS COVER
THREE COGNITIVE LEVELS

SAMPLE RETIRED TEST ITEM
Application/problem solving
During a management retreat, a senior manager shares with
the group a humorous birthday card containing sexual
connotations. The group enjoys the humor. Upon observing
the situation, the HR manager should:
A.  Ignore the incident since no one appeared to be offended.
B.  Recommend that the manager involved receive
disciplinary action.
C.  Begin a company-wide sexual harassment awareness
training program.
D.  Caution the group about the potential impact of their
behavior.

SAMPLE GPHR QUESTION
Application
While interviewing, a recruiter should be mindful that
candidates from a collectivist culture may be reluctant to
emphasize their:
A.  Family connections and networks
B.  University and its rankings
C.  Accomplishments and awards
D.  Loyalty to the organization

EXAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
DOMESTIC CREDENTIALS
PHR
SPHR
CA
Professional
HR experience
1 year +
2 years +
4 years
4 years +
5 years +
7 years
2 years* +
3 years* +
4 years*
Must be PHR- or SPHR-certified
Academic degree
Masters
Bachelors
None
Masters
Bachelors
None
Masters
Bachelors
None
GPHR *Includes 2 years
global HR experience

Exams PHR SPHR GPHR CA HRBP HRMP
Content Operational and
tactical
Strategic/Policy International HR
practices
California laws
and practices
Operational and
tactical
Strategic/Policy
Pass Rate 57-60% 47-58% 59-68% 65-76% 68% 57%
Format 175 multiple
choice questions
175 multiple
choice questions
165 multiple
choice questions
125 multiple
choice questions
170 multiple
choice questions
130 multiple
choice questions
Duration 3 hours 3 hours 3 hours 2 hours and 15
minutes
3 hours and 15
minutes
2 hours and 30
minutes
Pricing – HR
Professional
400 USD 525 USD 525 USD 325 USD 275 USD 375 USD
EXAM DETAILS

Applications
accepted
Late applications
accepted*
Testing period
CYCLE A/
SPRING
PHR/SPHR 16 November 2014 –
13 March 2015
14 March –
17 April 2015
1 May –
31 July 2015
GPHR/CA 16 November 2014 –
13 March 2015
14 March –
17 April 2015
1 May –
30 June 2015
CYCLE B/
WINTER
PHR/SPHR 4 May –
11 September 2015
12 September –
16 October 2015
1 November 2015 –
31 January 2016
GPHR/CA 4 May –
11 September 2015
12 September –
16 October 2015
1 November –
31 December 2015
* 75 USD nonrefundable late fee will be applied.
2015 EXAMS: KEY DATES

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Select a study
method that’s
right for you
5
Tap into social
networks
Assess your
current knowledge
and experience
3
Investigate the
exam’s content
2
CERTIFICATION PREP OVERVIEW
Consider your
individual
learning style
4
Select the
certification that’s
right for you
1

Cert Prep Overview
CERT PREP RESOURCES

Recertification is at the core of how HR professionals
continue to grow
•  Continue to develop HR knowledge and skills;
•  Stay up to date on changing trends, policies and practices;
•  Demonstrate continuing competence in and commitment
to the HR profession;
•  Keep your letters — remember, getting them wasn’t easy!
DEMONSTRATE YOUR
COMMITMENT TO HR

MANY WAYS TO RECERTIFY
Continuing education Up to 60 hours
Instruction/training Up to 20 hours
On-the-job experience Up to 20 hours
Research/publishing 20 hours
Leadership Up to 10 hours
Professional membership Up to 10 hours

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SECTION 4:
GROWING AND THRIVING
HRCI’s four strategic
platforms for the future

Alliances to grow
and support the
certification
community
New
services
HRCI’S NEW STRATEGIES FOR
HELPING CERTIFICANTS
A new brand strategy
New
technologies

U.S. Army
RBL Group
HR
Associations
Recertification
& Certification
Academic
Community
Business
Leaders
Global HR
Community
NEW AND STRONGER ALLIANCES

NEW TECHNOLOGIES

HRCI
TOWNHALLS
NEW SERVICES

NEW BRANDING

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SECTION 5:
STAY INFORMED
AND CONNECTED
Additional resources

•  Join HRCI Voices on LinkedIn
•  Follow us on Twitter @HRCertInstitute
•  Like us on Facebook
•  Visit the Certified
Community blogs
at HRCI.org
•  Visit the Let’s Be
Clear page at
HRCI.org
•  Contact us at
866-898-4724 or
+1-571-551-6700
CONNECT WITH US!

WHAT YOU’LL FIND ON HRCI.ORG

Name: Linda Anguish, SPHR, GPHR
Title: Director, Certification Products
Contact Info: Linda.Anguish@HRCI.org
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