Update on
HR Certifications:
What’s Up??
Dr. Fraya Wagner-Marsh,SPHR,GPHR,SHRM-SCP
Director of MSHROD and Dept. Head of Mgmt Dept.
Eastern Michigan University, College of Business
fwagnerm@emich.edu
734.487.3240
Do not use without permission of author.
What are your
HR Certification Choices
for 2015?
Certification through HRCI
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HRCI – Human Resources
Certification Institute
(hrci.org)
Established in 1973 by SHRM
PHR (Professional in HR) and
SPHR (Senior Professional in
HR)
Also, GPHR, PHR-CA, SPHRCA, etc.
Certification through SHRM
u  SHRM-Society for Human
Resource Management
(shrmcertification.org)
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New in 2015
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SHRM-CP (SHRM Certified
Professional) and SHRMSCP (SHRM Senior
Certified Professional)
What are the Differences?
Eligibility Requirements and Fees
u  HRCI – based on education level and years of “professional level work in HR”
u  PHR
– Masters (1 year); Bachelors (2 years); Less than Bachelors (4 years)
u  SPHR
– Masters (4 years); Bachelors (5 years); Less than Bachelors (7 years)
u  SHRM – based on education level* and years of work in HR (can be non-exempt)
u  SHRM-CP
– Masters (1 year); Bachelors (2 years); Less than Bachelors (4 years)
u  SHRM-SCP
u  *HR
– Masters (4 year); Bachelors (5 years); Less than Bachelors (7 years)
Degree - reduces number of years by one year
u  Fees
u  HRCI
- $400 for PHR; $525 for SPHR (2015 change)
u  SHRM
- $300 for SHRM members; $400 of non-SHRM members
What are the Differences?
Testing Windows, Recertification, Global
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Testing Windows:
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HRCI – May-July 31 and Nov-Jan 31 each year (2015 change)
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SHRM – May – July 15 and Dec – Feb 15 each year
Recertification
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HRCI – every 3 years, 60 credits, $150, SPHR needs business credits
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SHRM – every 3 years, 60 credits (PDCs), $100
Global HR
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HRCI – separate GPHR certification
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SHRM – global is incorporated in SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams
What are the Differences?
The Exam
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Computerized – both are taken at Prometric Computer Testing Centers
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HRCI – nothing changed from 2014
u  PHR/SPHR
– 175 total; 150 MC scored items + 25 non-scored items;
3 hours; one correct answer; knowledge, scenario, application
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pass rates historically: PHR 56-60% and SPHR 47-57%
SHRM – 4 hours; credit for 2nd best answer for situational questions
u  SHRM-CP
160 total;130 MC scored items + 30 non-scored items
(90 knowledge and 40 situational judgment)
u  SHRM-SCP
180 total;150 MC scored items + 30 non-scored items
(90 knowledge and 60 situational judgment)
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pass rates available at this time
What are the Differences?
HRCI Exam Weightings
PHR (150 scored items)
SPHR (150 scored items)
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Business Mgmt & Strategy – 11%
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Business Mgmt & Strategy – 30%
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Workforce Planning &
Employment – 24%
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Workforce Planning &
Employment – 17%
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HR Development – 18%
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HR Development – 19%
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Compensation/Benefits – 19%
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Compensation/Benefits – 13%
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Employee/Labor Relations – 20%
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Employee/Labor Relations – 14%
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Risk Management – 8%
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Risk Management – 7%
What are the Differences?
SHRM Exam Weightings
(SHRM Competency Model on next Slide)
SHRM-CP (130 scored items) SHRM-SCP (150 scored items)
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Behavioral Competencies –
35%
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Behavioral Competencies –
50%
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HR Technical Knowledge
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HR Technical Knowledge
u  People
– 20%
u  Organization
u  Workplace
u  Strategy
u  People
– 20%
– 15%
– 10%
– 10%
u  Organization
u  Workplace
u  Strategy
– 10%
– 10%
– 20%
SHRM HR FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
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PEOPLE (20% CP, 10% SCP) u
Talent Acquisition & Retention
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Employee Engagement
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HR in the Global Context
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Learning & Development u
Diversity and Inclusion
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Total Rewards
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Risk Management
ORGANIZATION (20% CP, 10% SCP) u
Corp Social Responsibility
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Structure of the HR Function
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Employment Laws and Regulations
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Org Effectiveness and Development
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Workforce Management
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Employee Relations
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Technology & Data
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WORKPLACE (15% CP, 10% SCP) STRATEGY (10% CP, 20% SCP) u
Business & HR Strategy SHRM BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
(35% SHRM-CP and 50% SHRM-SCP)
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Leadership and Navigation
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Business Acumen
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Ethical Practices
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Relationship Management
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Consultation
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Critical Evaluation
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Global and Cultural Effectiveness
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Communication
SHRM Behavioral Competencies
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Leadership and Navigation – ability to
direct and contribute to initiatives and
processes within the organization
Business Acumen – ability to understand
and apply information to contribute to
organization’s strategic plan
Ethical Practice – ability to integrate
core values, integrity, and accountability
throughout all organizational and
business practices
Relationship Management – ability to
manage interactions to provide service
and to support the organization
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Consultation – ability to provide guidance
to organizational stakeholders
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Critical Evaluation – ability to interpret
information to make business decisions
and recommendations
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Global and Cultural Effectiveness – ability
to value and consider the perspectives and
backgrounds of all parties in global
business
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Communication – ability to effectively
exchange information with stakeholders
What are the Differences?
Training Preparation for the Exams
u  HRCI
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various vendors on www.hrci.org; no
university partners
u  SHRM
u SHRM
Learning System (product from SHRM for
over 20 years)
u University
Partners (such as EMU) offer classes
with senior HR professionals as facilitators and
online classes
2015 SHRM Learning System
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Comprehensive learning
modules
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Interactive online media
resources
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Based on the SHRM Body of
Competency & Knowledge™
(BoCK™) tested on SHRM-CP
and SHRM-SCP exams
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Designed for adult learners
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Proven System (20+ years)
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Historically better than
national pass rate
Online Learning
Center
Select SHRM CP &/or
SHRM SCP
•SmartStudy Tools
•Practice Tests
(including Knowledge
and SJT questions)
1,000+
•E-reader modules
•Flashcards and
glossary
•Resources Center
SHRM Learning System Prep Classes
emich.edu/training/HR
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Eastern Michigan University (SHRM University Partner for 20 years;
Preferred Provider Partner) – co-sponsored with Detroit SHRM and
GAASHRM and Lansing HR
u  Classes
start the week of Sept 14
u  Classes
at Livonia Monday evenings, 6-9 pm
u  Classes
at Troy Wednesday evenings, 6-9 pm
u  Classes
at Ann Arbor Wednesday evenings, 6-9 pm (start week
of Sept 22)
u  Online
u  $1,025
u  EMU
Class September 21-Dec 7
includes SHRM LS materials + Online Learning Center
Pass Rates historically has been 15-20% higher than
national average for over 20 years
Which HR Certification is right for you?
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This is an individual and personal decision; and some HR Professionals are taking both
exams to get both HR certifications, which is one strategy option (costs are still minimal
compared to many professional certifications)
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Some personal thoughts about SHRM and HRCI:
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SHRM is a very large, well-known, and respected voice for HR Professionals and has been
around for over 60 years; their HR Certifications have the SHRM name attached and that will
help recognition and credibility with employers; their extensive infrastructure of local and
state SHRM chapters and university partners will work to support the new HR Certification
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HRCI is a highly respected institution with an excellent track record; their PHR and SPHR
Certifications are well known and widely accepted by employers and should continue to be in
the near future
Employer Recognition: I believe most employers recognize that either SHRM or HRCI
Certification is an indication that the certified HR Professional has gone “the extra
mile” to master an extensive body of HR Knowledge and Competencies proven by
passing a rigorous national examination. Also, HR certification indicates that the HR
Professional is committed to staying current in the field due to the recertification
requirements.
If you already have HRCI Certification should
you also get the new SHRM Certification?
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This is also an individual decision, but most HR Professionals that I know who
already have their PHR, SPHR, GPHR, etc. are taking advantage of SHRM’s offer
to get the new SHRM Certification at no charge through 2015.
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If you have a valid HR generalist certification (including: PHR, SPHR, GPHR)
which you obtained by January 30, 2015, you are eligible for SHRM’s new
certification at no cost by completing a free online tutorial regarding the SHRM
Competency Model. Go to shrmcertification.org and select “Pathway” to get
started.
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You will need to recertify at the end of three years (similar to HRCI) and you will
need 60 PDCs (Professional Development Credits) and the cost is $100. However,
the activities that you do for HRCI recertification credits can count toward SHRM
recertification credits. So, the additional costs for having both certifications is
basically $100 every three years.
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REMINDER: DEADLINE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER IS DECEMBER 2015
For more information on SHRM or
HRCI Certifications or the EMU
SHRM Learning System Prep Classes
Contact Dr. Fraya Wagner-Marsh, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP
Department Head and Professor, EMU Department of Management
Director, Masters of Science in HR/OD
www.mshrod.emich.edu
fwagnerm@emich.edu
734.487.3240
Online Registration for SHRM LS prep class is at emich.edu/
training/HR