Updated-MAY 2010
PHR and SPHR Certification
Professional certification shows that you have demonstrated mastery of the HR body of knowledge and have accepted the personal challenge to stay abreast of new developments in the field of Human Resources.
Certification provides national recognition of your professional achievement; may assist in your career advancement and is a visual reminder of your professional status through your use of your earned designation on business correspondence, business cards and display of your certificate. Certification is granted when an HR professional has demonstrated achievement of national standards ranging from technical operational knowledge to comprehension of contemporary management concepts and practices.
The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), which maintains the nationally recognized standards set by individuals working in the profession, offers three levels of professional certification: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR). These certifications signify a specific mastery of the human resource body of knowledge. Since human resource management is such a dynamic field, constantly changing, HR professionals need to demonstrate currency through re-certification.
The only way to become certified as a PHR, SPHR or GPHR is to successfully pass a comprehensive examination. Both the PHR and SPHR examinations have 225 multiple-choice questions; the GPHR has 165 multiple-choice questions. The emphasis of the SPHR examination is on strategic and policy issues while the emphasis of the PHR examination on the operational / technical aspects of HR. The emphasis of the GPHR examination is on global aspects. To find detailed information about all three exams, please visit the HRCI website at www.hrci.org.
Study Groups for PHR and SPHR
The Portland Human Resource Management Association, Inc. (PHRMA) conducts two twelve-week certification Study Groups each year for the PHR and SPHR tests. The spring Study Group starts in February to prepare participants for the May 1st through June 30th examination dates. The fall Study Group begins near the end of August in preparation for the December/January testing window.
Benefits of PHRMA Study Group
The benefits of joining the Study Group include a textbook specific to preparation for the exam, access to the SHRM Learning System's seven modules, pre-examination materials and presentations by experts from our HR community, networking with other HR professionals, forming mini-groups to help prepare for the examination, and overcoming test anxiety.
2010 Fall Study Group Date, Times and Location
Bonneville Power Administration Building
905 NE 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
August 31
September 7, 14, 21, 28
October 5,12,19,26
November 2, 9, 16
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Government Building Access
Due to the BPA Building being a government building, as a requirement of Homeland Security, we need to know by no later than July 15th if you are *NOT* a US Citizen, in order to allow us time to follow proper access protocol. Therefore, please contact Phyllis Collins at 503-656-3999 or Alisa Yannello at 503-230-3581 or e-mail certification@portlandhrma.org if you are not a US Citizen.
Parking/Transportation
The BPA Building is located near the Max line with the closest stop being the Lloyd Center/NE 11th Avenue Station, located on Northeast Holladay Street. There is also ample street parking, and several parking lots in close vicinity.
Dining
Due to time constraints, brown bag meals and snacks are encouraged.
Cost
$225 for PHRMA members. You must be a current PHRMA and SHRM member upon registration.
Participants must meet the current HRCI eligibility requirements of 2 years exempt level experience. Refer to the HRCI website at www.hrci.org for eligibility requirements.
$125 for full-time students who qualify to take the test under HRCI requirements. Refer to the HRCI website at www.hrci.org to find those requirements.
$125 for PHRMA members who have previously attended the Study Group and wish to attend again (does not include new materials).
Refunds
No refunds or postponements will be accepted after September 6, 2010.
Financial Aid
Recertification Credits
If you are seeking HRCI recertification credits, you may want to consider facilitating one of the study groups for 3 credit hours.
You may also be able to register to attend individual sessions, as space allows, individual sessions are $30 each and do not include study materials.
Registration
In order to be issued student materials (HRCI textbook and CD of materials) on the first night, you must be registered by no later than August 2, 2010. Registration will not be taken after August 13th, 2010 or once the maximum capacity of 50 has been met, no exceptions.
To download a copy of the registration form click here. This form is in Word format and should be faxed to the PHRMA office at 503-655-6490.
Confirmation
If you are within the first 50 participants to register, you will receive confirmation from the PHRMA office. Additional details will be sent from the co-Directors after the registration close date of August 13, 2010. We encourage you to contact the PHRMA office at businessmgr@portlandhrma.org or 503-655-6474 to ensure your registration has been received and approved.
Additional Information
For additional information regarding eligibility to sit for the exam, whether you should take the PHR or SPHR exam, exam cost, exam deadlines, recertification requirements, etc., please refer to the HRCI website at www.hrci.org
For additional information regarding how to sign up for the Fall Study Group, please contact the PHRMA office at 503-655.6474 or send an e-mail to businessmgr@portlandhrma.org,
For additional information related to the Study Group offered through PHRMA, please contact: Phyllis Collins at 503-656-3999 or Alisa Yannello at 503-230-3581 or you can e-mail both Alisa and Phyllis at certification@portlandhrma.org.
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