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HRCI Certification (PHR, SPHR, GPHR and CA specific certification for PHR and SPHR)
Benefits of Certification
If you’re an HR professional, when you become HR certified, you
* show you know the most current principles and core practices of HR management
* become more marketable when you compete for top HR positions
* raise your professional confidence among your staff and your peers
Eligibility requirements
PHR Eligibility
* 1 yr of demonstrated professional HR exp with a Master's degree or higher, or
* 2 yrs of demonstrated professional HR exp with a Bachelor's degree, or
* 4 yrs of demonstrated professional HR exp with less than a Bachelor's degree
SPHR Eligibility
* 4 yrs of demonstrated professional HR exp with a Master's degree or higher,
* 5 yrs of demonstrated professional HR exp with a Bachelor's degree, or
* 7 yrs of demonstrated professional HR exp with less than a Bachelor's degree.
Test preparation
To prepare for the tests through certification prep classes, there are many options available. These classes are offered by (please check for availability if class has started):
* California State University Long Beach- classes begin Tuesday, February 8 from 6-9 pm. Contact Penni Welsh at 562-985-4486. Instructor: Charmaine Smith
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Claremont Graduate University-classes begin Thursday February, 3rd from 6-9 pm. contact Katie Ear (909) 607-1916. Instructor: Charmaine Smith
* PIHRA Learning Center, El Segundo, Thursdays, Jan 27 to Apr 28, 2011 (skip Feb 3)(13 meetings)- From 6- 9:30 PM. www.pihra.org .Instructors: Richard and Mery Propster
* Brandman University: Irvine Campus - Tuesday Feb 8 to Apr 26 (12 meetings). From 6-9:30 , and Tuesday Afternoons 1-4:30. Contacts: Carla Wiesmuller,Program Coordinator 949-341-9863 wiesmull@brandman.edu. Fully online from February 7 to April 17, and fully online accelerated March 7 to April 17. Instructor Jim Coulson, SPHR-CA. Other sessions in Orange, Glendale and Palm Springs.
* SHRM virtual classes online, March 15-April 28, tuesday and thursday 4-6 PM PT Call 703.548.3440, option #3 or 800.283.7476, option #3
* SHRM 3 day full session, 21-23 March San Diego and other cities- registration on http://www.shrm.org/EDUCATION/SEMINAR/Pages/php_sphr.aspx
Other CA state universities offer spring and fall classes. For prices check with each provider. The average cost is around $1,200. Special discounts are sometimes offered.
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