The fall testing deadlines are fast approaching!
PHR & SPHR
- Oct 10th regular applications due
- Nov 13th last date applications are accepted
- Testing window – Dec 1, 2009 – Jan 31, 2010
GPHR & CA
- Oct 9th regular applications due
- Nov 13th last date applications are accepted
- Testing window – Dec 1 – Dec 31, 2009
NOTE: If you are still wavering on whether or not you should certify now is the time since the eligibility rules will be changing in 2011.
In keeping with best practices for certification programs, the HR Certification Institute conducted an extensive multi-pronged study of the eligibility requirements of their three core products: Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR). Based on feedback from both certified and non-certified HR professionals, business leaders, students and academicians, the requirements will now include a combination of education and experience.
These changes will go into effect in the May-June 2011 testing window.
What are the new eligibility requirements?
PHR Eligibility
- 1 year of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher
- 2 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree
- 4 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with less than a Bachelor’s degree
SPHR Eligibility
- 4 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher
- 5 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree
- 7 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with less than a Bachelor’s degree
GPHR Eligibility
- 2 years of demonstrated global exempt-level HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher
- 3 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience (with 2 of the 3 being global HR experience) with a Bachelor’s degree
- 4 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience (with 2 of the 4 being global HR experience) with less than a Bachelor’s degree