Human Resources Certification Training
Human resources (HR) professionals can benefit by obtaining certifications. Certification shows employers and colleagues that you are serious about your career. HR professionals with certification often have better job outlooks and earn higher salaries than others in their field.
Study guides and online training for each level of the human resource certification exams are available through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). The SHRM is the governing body of the exams.
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Professional in Human Resources
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The Professional in Human Resources, or PHR, certification tests the general knowledge of human resource responsibility for entry-level professionals. Two to four years experience in human resource experience is recommended for this certification exam.
Senior Professional in Human Resources
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Senior Professional in Human Resources, or SPHR, cerification is designed for managers that have other human resource personnel that report to them. Six to eight years of human resource management experience is suggested before taking this certification exam.
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Global Professional in Human Resources
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The Global Professional in Human Resources, or GPHR, certification is for industry leaders that are responsible for human resource activities in companies that operate in multiple countries.
California Certification
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Human resources professionals that have obtained certification in either the PHR or the SPHR levels may take an additional test that is specific to California labor laws and issues.
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