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PHR/SPHR Certification Exam Preparation Course

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Prepare for the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification examinations. Offered together with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®), the Capella certification preparation exam course utilizes the SHRM Learning System™, designed by subject matter experts, and includes discussion questions, application exercises, and module exams to develop specific HR competencies. The course materials assist you in preparing for the PHR or SPHR certification exams administered by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

The fully online, 10-week course covers specific topics in six primary areas:

  • Strategic management
  • Workforce planning and employment
  • Human resource development
  • Total rewards
  • Employee and labor relations
  • Risk management

In the courseroom, you will interact with faculty experts and fellow HR professionals in an intimate online environment where you are encouraged to bring real-world experiences into the courseroom. You will also have multiple opportunities for knowledge-sharing and professional networking.

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PHR/SPHR Certification Exam Preparation Course
Next Start Date: February 8, 2010
Cost Per Course: $1,340

Who should attend this course?

The course is designed for managers and staff with experience in general management or human resource management including:

  • HR practitioners seeking professional development
  • Experienced managers who are new to the human resource field
  • Other mid-level managers pursuing career change or promotion
  • HR professionals planning to take the PHR or SPHR certification exams

Recertification credits: Certified HR professionals can earn 3.5 CEUs (Continuing Education Credit) for successfully completing the PHR/SPHR preparation course.

While pass rates on the PHR/SPHR exam tend to improve for those taking the review course, no guarantee can be made that completion of this course will result in success on this exam. Individuals are encouraged to use this review course as a guide in their preparation and to seek additional assistance as they determine is necessary.

Registering for the PHR or SPHR exams

Participants planning to take the PHR or SPHR examinations after this course must register through HRCI.

To earn either the PHR or SPHR designation, candidates must have at least two years of exempt-level experience in the HR field.

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