Certification & Recertification

If you have been planning to earn the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation, now is the time to enroll in our recently updated and expanded Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) exam preparation course based on the SHRM Learning System.   

The deadline to sign up for the BSHRM PHR/SPHR Fall 2010 Certification Classes is Wednesday, August 25th .   

By attending the course, you will develop new knowledge and skills that will improve your workplace effectiveness immediately.  The classroom instruction based format provides the following benefits:

·         A structured classroom environment that enhances learning and helps you stay on track

·         Experienced instructors to explain concepts and apply them to your industry

·         Opportunities to network and share real-world experiences with other HR professionals

Take advantage of the BSHRM certification preparation classes!  Fees, dates, times and locations for the upcoming classes are listed below. 

For more information, or to receive details on registering for the test, go to www.hrci.org.  The winter testing window is December 1, 2010-January 31, 2011.  Individuals are responsible for signing up for the exam through HRCI.   

The course will have ten class sessions covering the six modules of the SHRM Learning System and a Test Taking Tips Session.  The classes are mainly on Saturday mornings from 8:30am-12:30pm with a couple of Thursday night classes from 5:30pm-7:30pm.  No meals or drinks are provided, but vending machines are available. 

Thursday Classes – 5:30pm-7:30pm

1.     September 23

2.     October 14

3.     October 28

Saturday Classes- 8:30am-12:30pm

1.     September 25

2.     October 2

3.     October 9

4.     October 16

5.     October 23

6.     October 30

7.     November 6

The modules are:

·         Strategic Management

·         Risk Management

·         Workforce Planning and Employment

·         Human Resources Development

·         Total Rewards

·         Employee and Labor Relations

·         Test Taking Tips- special BSHRM module

Key features that make the SHRM Learning System an excellent HR cert prep and professional development program include:

• User-friendly content that matches the HR Certification Institute's body of knowledge. 

   

• More than 1,500 questions that allow you to test your knowledge and be more prepared for the PHR or SPHR Certification exam. 

   

• An interactive case study focused on real-life situations faced by HR professionals. You will apply learned concepts in eight different scenarios and work through questions for each. 

   

• 100-question post-test that mirrors the PHR/SPHR certification exam so you can hone your test-taking skills. 

   

• Provide a common HR language across your entire organization.

   

All classes will be held at Southern Research Institute which is located in Southside near downtown.  Special thanks to Gini Bell of Southern Research Instituting for hosting these classes! 

The cost of the classes is $850 for BSHRM members and $950 for non-BSHRM members.  The cost includes classes led by subject matter experts for each of the modules, books for each of the modules and a CD-ROM Study Kit.   The class fee does not  include the exam fee charged by HRCI.   

The registration deadline for the class is Wednesday, August 25th.  To register for the class, go to www.bshrm.org and select the e-store. 

Minimum class size is 15 participants.   Please register today and send this information to anyone that would be interested!  If you have questions regarding the classes, please email Helen Rand at Helen.rand@sourcepointe.com

 More Information on Certification:

What is Certification?

The PHR and SPHR certifications are awarded by SHRM's Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Certification demonstrates the holder has mastered the increasingly complex human resource body of knowledge and accepted the professional challenge to stay abreast of new development in the HR field.

Who is Certified?

Since SHRM began credentialing HR professional in 1976, the number of certified HR practitioners in the United States has risen each year and now numbers over 36,000. Here in Alabama, over 390 HR professionals hold either the PHR or SPHR designations. In Birmingham, over 130 BSHRM chapter members, representing ove 22% of our membership, are certified. HR professionals in all inudustries and at all levels of experience are becoming credentialed at an increasing rate.

What's in it for me?

Your rewards are recognition of your achievement through the use of PHR or SPHR designation, the distinction of being on the leading edge of your profession and the satisfaction of knowing you have mastered the HR body of knowledge.

What are the requirements for certification?

HRCI strongly recommends that PHR candidates have two to four years of exempt-level HR work experience and SPHR candidates have six to eight years of exempt-level HR work experience.

Since SHRM began credentialing HR professional in 1976, the number of certified HR practitioners in the

For more complete requirements for taking the PHR and SPHR exam, click here.

How can I prepare for the exam?

The BSHRM Certification Review Course is offered each spring and fall prior to the HRCI exams. This course consists of six modules covering the primary areas of field of Human Resource Management. With a local HR professional  serving as facilitator, this course presents a broad review of human resource management functions and serves as preparation for the national stnadardized certification examination.

How can I find out more about Certification?

Contact SHRM's Human Resource Certification Institute at www.hrci.org or                800-283-7476         

Needing to become recertified?  Please see the information below.

• View this flier on "Low Cost Ways to Earn Recertification Credit" which highlights the low cost ways to earn recertification credits. The flier has been uploaded to http://www.hrci.org/HRCI_Files/_Items/HRCI-MR-TAB4-184/docs/Low%20cost%20recertification%20tips.pdf.

   

• Take the Recertification Step-by-Step On-line tour: www.hrci.org/recertification/vrt/  First time recertification applicants are often unsure where and how to enter their activities. This video takes you through the process step-by-step.

   

• Looking for Pre-Approved Recertification Activities in Your Area? Go to www.hrci.org/cepreapprovals/sdae to access our online directory of pre-approved programs and search for classes and activities near you.

   

Questions???  Please email the HR Certification Institute at info@hrci.org or call                1.866.898.4724