Human Resource Management for PHR/SPHR Certificate

This course covers the full scope of the HR Certification Institute’s body of knowledge tested on their Professional in Human Resources® (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR) exams.

The curriculum is updated annually to ensure that you have the latest and most accurate HR information. The curriculum, reflecting the HR Certification Institute Body of Knowledge, is organized to provide a better flow of information for students and a more enjoyable and effective learning experience.

Curriculum includes:

1. Business Management and Strategy
• Strategic role of HR in organizations
• HR business management skills
• Strategic planning process
• Evaluating the internal/external environment
• HR and the legislative and regulatory environment

2. Workforce Planning and Employment
• Employee rights, privacy and consumer protection legislation
• Organizational staffing requirements
• Job analysis and documentation
• Recruitment, flexible staffing, selection and retention

3. Human Resource Development
• Organizational development initiatives
• Adult learning and motivation
• Training and development
• Talent and performance management

4. Compensation and Benefits
• Compensation structure and systems
• Benefit programs (Government mandated, deferred comp plans, health care and other non-statutory benefits)
• Compensation and benefits legislation
• Evaluating compensation and benefits programs

5. Employee and Labor Relations
• Employee and labor relations legislation
• Union organizing and collective bargaining
• Unfair labor practices
• Discipline and complaint resolution

6. Risk Management
• Organizational risk
• Workplace safety, health, security and privacy
• Risk management legislation

Whatever your learning style, you’ll find ways to test your knowledge and build confidence. Use our interactive case study, featuring real-life scenarios and questions, to apply your knowledge. And, check out the Online Learning Center for a wealth of supplemental study materials:
• Quickstarts – guided overviews for each module highlight key topics
• Assessment – identifies topics a participant already knows and those areas that require more time and attention
• Tests – more than 1,000 questions for continually testing knowledge and comprehension
• Post-test – weighted and balanced to mimic the scored PHR/SPHR exam; presented in the style and format used by the HR Certification Institute
• Online Resource Center – includes downloadable audio and web casts, flashcards (printed, online or audio), HR updates, related links, feedback feature and more

Best of all, you can access the SHRM Learning System via your PC, laptop, your mobile device, or e-reader device making it easy to study wherever and whenever you have time.

PHR Eligibility
1. 1 year of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher
2. 2 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree
3. 4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a Bachelor’s degree

SPHR Eligibility
1. 4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher
2. 5 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree
3. 7 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a Bachelor’s degree

Click here for information on the PHR and SPHR certifications.