HR Certifications Dr. Cheryl Wyrick, SPHR, SHRM-SCP - PowerPoint Presentation

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HR Certifications

Dr. Cheryl Wyrick, SPHR, SHRM-SCPASSOCIATE Dean, College of Business AdministrationProfessor, management and Human Resources

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What is Certification?

Formal procedure by which an accredited or authorized agency assesses and verifies the qualifications of individuals in accordance with established requirements or standards.EligibilityApplicationEthical standardsRecertificationA certificate is issuedCPP PIHRA Meeting - 2/28/17 - Presented by Cheryl Wyrick, Ph.D.

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But I have/will have a degree –

why should I get certified?Increasing number of employers require itAll degree programs are not alikeEmployers know what is required to become and maintain certificationCompetitive advantageStay current in the fieldCPP PIHRA Meeting - 2/28/17 - Presented by Cheryl Wyrick, Ph.D. 3

SHRM and HRCI

SHRMFounded in 1948, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR membership organization devoted to human resource management.More than 285,000 members in over 165 countries, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China, India and United Arab Emirates.SHRM is the leading provider of resources to serve the needs of HR professionals and advance the professional practice of human resource management. HRCIFounded in 1976, Human Resource Certification Institute has set the standard for HR mastery and excellence around the

globe, and has been the premier credentialing organization for the human resources profession.

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What certifications do they offer?

SHRMSHRM-CPSHRM-SCPHRCIaPHRPHRPHR-CASPHRGPHRPHRiSPHRi

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Is a certificate the same as being certified?

In the human resources field, NO.What’s the difference?A certificate is similar to a diploma – it is evidence that you have completed a series of coursesCertification requires continuing education to maintain the designationFor example, once you get your bachelor’s degree, you do not have to keep taking classes in order to keep it. If you have one of the HR certifications, you have to keep taking classes to maintain it.CPP PIHRA Meeting - 2/28/17 - Presented by Cheryl Wyrick, Ph.D. 6

SHRM CERTIFICATIONS

SHRM-CPHR professionals who implement policies and strategies, serve as point of contact for staff and stakeholders, deliver HR services, and perform operational HR functionsSHRM-SCPHR professionals who develop strategies, lead the HR function, foster influence in the community, analyze performance metrics, and align HR strategies to organizational goalsCPP PIHRA Meeting - 2/28/17 - Presented by Cheryl Wyrick, Ph.D.

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SHRM CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL – SHRM-CP

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSLess than a Bachelor's Degree*HR-Related Degree3 years in HR roleNon-HR Degree

4 years in HR roleBachelor's Degree

HR-Related Degree

1 year in HR role

Non-HR Degree

2 years in HR role

Graduate Degree

HR-Related Degree

Currently in HR Role

Non-HR Degree

1 year in HR role

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*Less than a bachelor’s degree includes: working toward a bachelor's degree; associate's degree; some college; qualifying HR certificate program; high school diploma; or GED.

Exam Format and Length

Computer-based experience.

Up to 4 hours in length.

160 questions (110 knowledge items/50 situational judgment items)

SHRM SENIOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL

SHRM-SCP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSCPP PIHRA Meeting - 2/28/17 - Presented by Cheryl Wyrick, Ph.D. 9Less than a Bachelor's Degree*HR-Related Degree

6 years in HR roleNon-HR Degree

7 years in HR role

Bachelor's Degree

HR-Related Degree

4 years in HR role

Non-HR Degree

5 years in HR role

Graduate Degree

HR-Related Degree

3 years in HR role

Non-HR Degree

4 years in HR role

Great News for Cal Poly Pomona Students!

CPP PIHRA Meeting - 2/28/17 - Presented by Cheryl Wyrick, Ph.D. 10Thanks for the efforts of Dr. Guo, Cal Poly Pomona has retained its alignment with SHRM’s curriculum guidelines. The guidelines reflect common agreement among faculty who teach HR, students who study HR and practitioners who hire recent HR degree program graduates regarding the minimum standards that constitute a broad and deep HR education.

https://www.shrm.org/academicinitiatives/students/Pages/BachelorofScience.aspx

This means that if you are

enrolled in

your

final year of

the MHR program

and

you

have accumulated at least 500 hours of

internship experience, you are

eligible to sit for the SHRM-CP exam.

PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES (PHR) ELIGIBILITY

A minimum of 1 year of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Master's degree or higher, ORA minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Bachelor's degree, ORA minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a high school diplomaExam Format and LengthComputer-based Testing (CBT)175 multiple-choice questions (150 scored, 25 pre-test)3 hours in lengthCPP PIHRA Meeting - 2/28/17 - Presented by Cheryl Wyrick, Ph.D.

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SENIOR PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES (SPHR) ELIGIBILITY

A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Master's degree or higher, ORA minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Bachelor's degree, ORA minimum of 7 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a high school diplomaExam Format and LengthComputer-based Testing (CBT)175 multiple-choice questions (150 scored, 25 pre-test)3 hours in lengthCPP PIHRA Meeting - 2/28/17 - Presented by Cheryl Wyrick, Ph.D.

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PHR-CA: California Designation

Designed for HR professionals who practice or manage the HR function in California.Tests knowledge of regulations and legal mandates specific to the state of California. Exam Format and LengthComputer-based Testing (CBT)125 multiple-choice questions 2 hours and 15 minutes in lengthCPP PIHRA Meeting - 2/28/17 - Presented by Cheryl Wyrick, Ph.D.

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What is similar?

Both organizations Assess competencies/experienceRequire 60 recertification credits over three yearsIn many cases the same courses can be used for both the HRCI and SHRM certificationsOr you may retake the examCPP PIHRA Meeting - 2/28/17 - Presented by Cheryl Wyrick, Ph.D. 14

What is different?

SHRMEstablished certifications in 201515,000 professionalsInitially didn’t have to take a testEligibility requirements HRCIEstablished certifications in 1976135,000+ professionalsAlways were tested; some have been grandfathered in

Eligibility requirementsAccredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)

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What can I do if I don’t have experience?

SHRM- Assurance of Learning Examseeking a bachelor’s or master’s in an HR or HR-related degree program, and are a traditional student with little to no work experience other than internshipsa non-traditional student entering the HR profession for the first time (even though you have work experience in a field other than HR)You must provide information about: The degree program you are seeking; The university you attend; The number of HR-specific courses in the major area of study or concentration; The number of topics covered on the exam that you have studied in your coursework.

If eligible, you may take the exam beginning one year before graduation and up to one year after graduation.

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SHRM AOL

160 multiple choice questions, 3 hours and 30 minutes to completeExam ContentEmployee and Labor Relations (20 questions) Employment Law (28 questions) Strategy (40 questions) Compensation and Benefits (20 questions) Training and Development (12 questions) Workforce Planning (40 questions) CPP PIHRA Meeting - 2/28/17 - Presented by Cheryl Wyrick, Ph.D.

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Associate Professional in Human Resources (

aPHR)175 questions and 3 hours to complete the exam.Content areas:38% HR operations16% Employee relations15% Recruitment and selection14% Compensation and benefits12% HR development and retention

5% Health, safety and security

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How to prepare

SHRM and HRCI provide lists of resources on their websitesThey make no warranty that using any of the recommended material “guarantees” that a person will pass the testMHR 311 textbooksStudy guidesReview materialsCal Poly Pomona offers a fully online aPHR review course:https://www.cpp.edu/~ceu/professional-development/courses-and-certificates/human-resources/associate-professional.shtml

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References

http://www.credentialingexcellence.org/nccahttp://www.hrci.org/aphrhttps://www.hrci.org/our-programs/our-hr-certifications/phrhttps://www.hrci.org/our-programs/our-hr-certifications/sphrhttps://www.shrm.org/certification/about/aboutshrmcertification/pages/shrm-cp.aspxhttps://

www.shrm.org/certification/about/aboutshrmcertification/pages/shrm-scp.aspx

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