PIHRA Scope - Spring 2009 - (Page B1) Achieve hR ceRtificAtion PhR • SPhR • GPhR The HR Certification Institute’s credentials are valued throughout the global HR industry because our exams test knowledge gained from experience working in the HR field as well as forward-thinking HR practices, policies and procedures that professionals are expected to know in order to perform their jobs effectively. Prove that you have mastered and can successfully apply relevant human resource principles and disciplines throughout your career by obtaining HR credentials and maintaining them through recertification from the HR Certification Institute. Choosing to obtain your HR credentials is a career-long commitment that demonstrates to your peers and your organization that you are driven to be successful in HR management. Earning your HR credentials can: • Increase your professional confidence because you have validated that you know and can apply the core HR practices. • Set you apart from your peers when applying for new professional opportunities. • Result in greater respect from the organization in which you work. More than 250,000 HR professionals worldwide have received their HR credentials from the HR Certification Institute. With three core certifications available, the HR Certification Institute is the leading independent, internationally recognized certifying body for the HR profession. Start your commitment to setting a higher standard for yourself and achieve your HR credentials from the HR Certification Institute. 2009 Exam tESting WindoWS, dEadlinES and FEES PHR and SPHR SPRing Exam WindoW May 1 – June 30, 2009 Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline March 13, 2009 April 17, 2009 WintER Exam WindoW December 1, 2009 – January 31, 2010 Registration Deadline October 9, 2009 Late Registration Deadline* November 13, 2009 gPHR SPRing Exam WindoW May 1 – May 31, 2009 Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline WintER Exam WindoW December 1 – December 31, 2009 Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline* application Fee (nonrefundable) March 13, 2009 April 17, 2009 October 9, 2009 November 13, 2009 Exam Fee total Fees due tHREE coRE cERtiFicationS aVailaBlE The HR Certification Institute offers three core certifications: Professional in Human Resources (PHR®), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR®). The PHR exam focuses on the technical and operational aspects of human resource practices, U.S. laws and regulations. The SPHR exam focuses on the strategic and policy-making aspects of HR management in the United States. The GPHR exam focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully operate in a global marketplace. In addition, the GPHR exam covers major employment laws from Canada, China, the European Union, India, the United Kingdom and the United States. Our exams are administered via computer-based testing at centers throughout the world. The PHR and SPHR exams are four hours in length and consist of 225 multiple-choice questions. The GPHR exam is three hours in length and consists of 165 multiple-choice questions. To determine which exam is best for you, take the HR Certification Institute’s Online Assessment exams at www.hrci.org/assessmentexam. These exams will help you determine your strengths and weaknesses in each of the functional areas and allow you to become familiar with the format and difficulty level of the exam questions. PHR SHRm member nonmember Student/recent graduate** SPHR SHRm member nonmember gPHR SHRm member nonmember Student/recent graduate** US $75 US $75 US $75 US $175 US $225 US $45 US $250 US $300 US $120 US $75 US $75 US $300 US $350 US $375 US $425 US $75 US $75 US $75 US $300 US $350 US $45 US $375 US $425 US $120 * A US$50 late fee will be assessed on applications received after the regular deadline but on or before the late deadline. ** For students/recent graduates, the balance of the PHR and/or GPHR exam fee is required upon meeting experience and graduation requirements. http://WWW.HRCI.ORG
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