An Overview of HRCI Certifications, Recertification
Process, Provider Programs and Helpful Resources
Presented by the HR Certification Institute Team
Katie Batten
Alexis Chng-Castor
Maggie Cortez
Janee Nouet-Morales
Stephanie Runyan
Ann Vorabutr
February 19, 2014
Agenda
• About the HR Certification Institute
• Certification
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What is HR Certification?
Value of HR Certification
HR Certification Exams
A Global Certified Community
Recertification
Pre-Approved Programs
Resources
Connect with us
Contact us
ABOUT THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE
MISSION
Develop and deliver the highest quality certification programs
that validate mastery in the field of human resource
management and contribute to the continued improvement of
individual and organizational performance.
HISTORY
1976
2004
2005
2007
2008
2010
2011
2012
Began certifying HR professionals (PHR® and SPHR®)
GPHR® exam launched
Online recertification process started
California exam introduced
Online approved provider directory launched
Final year under old exam eligibility requirements
New exam eligibility requirements commence
Launch of global credentials – HRBP and HRMP
WHAT IS HR CERTIFICATION?
Certification is made of 4 key components:
» Eligibility through a combination of professional
HR experience and formal education;
» Adherence to a professional ethical standard;
» Demonstrated applied knowledge and skills
through exam;
» Ongoing professional development through
recertification.
WHAT IS HR CERTIFICATION?
Certification is achieved and maintained by:
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Meeting work and education requirements
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Passing an experience based exam
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Meeting recertification requirements by staying
current in the field (60 credits in a three year cycle)
VALUE OF HR CERTIFICATION
ON HIRING
of employers state that a certified job applicant has a
greater hiring advantage than a non-certified job
applicant.
96%
ON PROMOTION
91%
of employers state that a certified HR professional is
more likely to be considered for promotion than a noncertified HR professional.
ON JOB SECURITY
81%
of employers believe that a certified HR professional
has greater job security than a non-certified HR
professional.
HR CERTIFICATION EXAMS
HR certification exams offered:
• PHR® - Professional in Human Resources
• SPHR® - Senior Professional in Human Resources
• GPHR® - Global Professional in Human Resources
• PHR-CA/ SPHR-CA - California certification (needs to
be PHR- or SPHR- certified to take the exam)
• HRBP - Human Resource Business Professional
SM
• HRMP - Human Resource Management Professional
SM
A GLOBAL CERTIFIED COMMUNITY
130,000+
100 countries
Certificants
are growing
in numbers
PHR
SPHR
GPHR
CA
70,526
50,053
1,440
911
HRBP
HRMP
MULTI
229
344
1,377
RECERTIFICATION
60 recertification credits are required every three
years to maintain use of credential(s)
• Helps achieve HR knowledge and skills
• Stays current with the changing HR trends,
policies and practices in HR field
• Recertification categories:
Continuing Education (no max.)
Instruction
On-the-Job Experience
Research/Publishing
Leadership
Professional Membership
Or retake the exam!
RECERTIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
• GPHR Body of Knowledge updated
• The Birthday Rule – Recertification ends in birthday month
• Recertification Fee Change - $150
• Specified Credit Terminology Changes
 General to “HR”
 Business Management and Strategy to “Business”
 International to “Global”
• “Suspended” status
 No more “Lapsed” status, enters into “Suspended”
mode immediately- add’l $100 fee
 Can earn into next recertification cycle- next cycle then
shortened to two (2) years to earn 60 credits
RECERTIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
RECERTIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
Recertification System (Learning Builder)
• Recertification Learning Plan – Allows certificant to build
out recertification activities in advance
• Email address as user ID – Certificants have to use their
email addresses to log in
• Immediate notification for audit selection – Notification of
audit is immediate with the system (instead of a six (6)
months wait)
Visit hrci.org/infohub for videos and step-by-step guides. Go
to Recert Connection blog to learn more about the
recertification updates.
PRE-APPROVED PROGRAM
Purpose of the program
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Allows SHRM Affiliate Provider the ability to establish organizational accounts to
submit events
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Allows the provider to check the status of events
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Assigns a unique program ID for all pre-approved events
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Allows providers to request specified credit hours for events
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Integrates the organization and certificant management systems for immediate
approval of pre-approved events for recertification candidates using the online
profile
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Provides the providers with our pre-approved seal (for approved courses)
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Allows providers to utilize our seal on Marketing materials to drive attendance
for events
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Pre-approved programs fall under the Continuing Education category for
recertification candidates
PRE-APPROVED PROGRAM
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Online submission of new and renewal
applications and documentation - All required steps for
submitting an Approved Provider application will now be
completed online.
PRE-APPROVED PROGRAM
Program Requirements
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Programs must be submitted for review at least 4 weeks prior to
the event start date
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Programs must be at least 1 hour in duration
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Programs must focus on professional development, not personal
development such as stress, time management, etc.
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Programs must have a direct tie to the HR Certification Institute’s
Knowledge Bases
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Programs must have clear learning HR objectives
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Programs lasting over 3 hours, must have a detailed agenda
included in the submission
PRE-APPROVED PROGRAM
Program Requirements (continued…)
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Remember – if the provider knows their event has been preapproved in the past or by another organization – reference this
information during the submission process
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Programs are only valid during the year they are submitted – if
there is a popular event that is offered each year, make sure it is
submitted early
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Make sure attendees are provided with documentation of the
program/program ID, in the event their recertification application
is audited. A certificate of completion or email confirmation from
the provider will work for audit documentation.
PRE-APPROVED PROGRAM
Conferences Reminders
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Conferences must be submitted for review at least 4 weeks prior to the
event start date
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All Conference components should be entered as separate submissions
– Pre, Main, Post
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All Conferences should be submitted utilizing the Conference
Submission Grid and Recertification Credit Template for review.
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All Conferences should be submitted for overall general credit – the
Institute provides a breakdown of specified credit for your event
RESOURCES
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Current HR Knowledge bases (PHR/SPHR, GPHR, HRMP, HRBP
and CA)
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Exam Eligibility Requirements and other Exam information
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Certification Handbook
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Recertification Handbook
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Informational pages on Specified Credit
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Pre-approved Program policies and procedures
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Blogs (Certification Matters and Recert Connection)
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All are available on our website: www.hrci.org
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www.hrci.org/infohub and www.hrci.org/providerhub
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CONNECT WITH US: LinkedIn
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about promoting certification
• Start discussions about certification and recertification on our other group, HR
Certification Institute - HRCI
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