PHR® Certification | SPHR® Certification Exam Preparation

Program Description

Topics include:

~ Business Management and Strategy

• Role of HR in organizations
• HR strategy
• Evaluating the internal/external environment
• HR and the legislative and regulatory environment

~ Workforce Planning and Employment

• Employee rights, privacy and consumer protection legislation
• Organizational staffing requirements
• Recruitment, selection and retention

~ Human Resource Development

• Organizational development
• Training and development
• Talent management
• Performance management

~ Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation structure and systems
• Benefit programs
• Administering and evaluating compensation and benefits programs

~ Employee and Labor Relations

• Labor relations legislation
• Union organizing and collective bargaining
• Unfair labor practices
• Employee involvement and engagement

~ Risk Management

• Organizational risk
• Workplace safety, health, security and privacy
• Risk management legislation

SPHR® Certification Eligibility Criteria: SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) candidates must submit an application for certification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). The SPHR certification exam is based on U.S. federal laws, regulations and practices and assesses all the functional areas of the HR field. SPHR questions tend to be more at the strategic and/or policy level. For more information, visit the HRCI website.

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

A minimum of 4 years of experience in an exempt-level (professional) HR position with a master's degree or higher
A minimum of 5 years of experience in an exempt-level (professional) HR position with a bachelor's degree
A minimum of 7 years of experience in an exempt-level (professional) HR position with a high school diploma

PHR® Certification Eligibility Criteria: PHR (Professional in Human Resources) candidates must submit an application for certification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). The PHR certification exam is based on U.S. federal laws, regulations and practices and assesses all the functional areas of the HR field. PHR questions tend to be at an operational/technical level. Candidates must have at least two years of exempt-level (professional) HR work experience For more information, visit the HRCI website.

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year of experience in an exempt-level (professional) HR position with a master's degree or higher
A minimum of 2 years of experience in an exempt-level (professional) HR position with a bachelor's degree
A minimum of 4 years of experience in an exempt-level (professional) HR position with a high school diploma

Audience

This program is designed for professionals with varying levels of experience. Practicing HR professionals can increase their value within their organizations by fine-tuning existing skills and learning new practices. New practitioners can enroll in the Human Resource Professional program to take a first step toward a successful and fulfilling career.

Program Dates

Dates to be determined.

Delivery

Any of the executive education programs offered by the Hudson Center of Entrepreneurship and Executive Education (HCEEE) can be delivered to your organization at your location Please contact us for more information.

Program Fee

Program fee of $1,545 includes tuition, instructional materials, and certificate of completion.

Comments from Past Participants

"An extensive prep course that really prepares you for the PHR/ SPHR exam with real world practicality."
Ana Rojas, Human Resources Director | After School Programs, Inc.

"Great course! Information was extremely helpful and concepts were explained thoroughly."
Brenda Orellana, Human Resources Coordinator | Univision, Inc.

"The instructor was excellent and very knowledgeable."
Regla Wuilchrist, Human Resources Generalist | Octagon Commerce

"A good structural way to review your knowledge on HR Practices and guide format to reinforce areas that need deeper study."
Paola Capello, Talent Acquisition Lead | Microsoft

Course Customization

Using core programs, we can customize the material to fit your corporate training needs. With our extensive resources and program facilitators, we will design a program that is tailored to fit your specified objectives and requirements.

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