PHR/SPHR

Professional in Human Resources Senior Professional in Human Resources

The most highly respected HR designation. Get HR Certified.

Professional in Human Resources Senior Professional in Human Resources

Why HR?
The time is ripe for a career in HR. Human resources is at an exciting stage of evolution and transformation. Gone are the old perceptions of HR being dull. We are now in an era where HR professionals play an essential strategic role in their companies business success. This makes the field more exciting, diverse and rewarding than ever. And best of all, HR jobs are growing despite the tough economic times and are set to grow into the future (the Middle East included). HR is attractive because it spans multiple disciplines and prompts you to combine an understanding of human behavior with practical hands-on tasks and solid business basics. In HR, you can specialize in a specific area, or work as a generalist and wear many hats. Below are just some of the main specialty areas you can specialize in:

Ideal Resources for the Evolving HR Sector

HR specialists are in demand. The job market is ripe and the number of opportunities in the Levant, Gulf and North Africa is increasing. Because the demand is for specialized HR professionals, this means that getting certified (PHR or SPHR) is more important than ever. In the past firms hired generalists who could handle the different facets of HR. Today theres a significant shift where focused expertise is valued. For instance senior L&D and compensation and reward professionals and career recruiters are especially sought out at the moment. The good news is that juniors can still be generalists, exploring the different roles and learning different skills. But mid and senior level HR professionals are expected to have a specific forte. But why is this shift taking place? Because HR is becoming more complex and is evolving with the changing workplace and technology. This shift isnt just happening in the West. It is a trend in the UAE, Qatar, KSA and Kuwait. Globalization means multinational firms are expanding and setting up regional offices. It also means that the once common EMEA structure is being replaced with Europe on its own and the MEA region encompassing more Asian nations. This translates into more fulfilling opportunities for HR directors.

In the Middle East, the HR market is an unusual mixture of old-school personnel departments, focusing purely on administration, and contemporary HR teams providing strategic guidance and leadership for their organisation. Although there appears to be an increasing trend towards the creation of commercial and business-focused HR departments, evidenced by the increasing demand for HR business partner expatriates, the challenge remains to educate firms who stick resolutely to the purely administrative HR function.
Alex Raubitschek, Operations Director, Advantage Professional

Why is HR Certification Beneficial?

HR certification represents dedication to the HR profession and your career. With the right certification, you will:

Send a clear signal to peers, firms, and employees

Prove you have in-depth knowledge of core HR principles

Enjoy more job opportunities, promotions and better salaries

(especially since the current trend is towards specialized HR at mid & senior levels)

Quick Facts About Certification

 To become certified, you must meet strict professional experience and educational requirements before taking the exam.  To get certified you must pass a challenging exam.  To remain certified, you must recertify every three years to make sure you stay current with developments in the HR profession.

Make your rsum stand out. One out of two recruiters prefer those with HR certification

Earn recognition from your organization. Business leaders find HR certified professionals to be more self-motivated

Connect to an elite network of HR professionals from all over the world

(over 120,000 certified HR professionals work in over 70 countries)

 You display your certification by putting the credentials after your name.

The Certification Difference

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Certification has three main advantages over certificate programs: Typically require specific experience and education.

Require recertification, which ensures you keep updated on developments in the HR profession.

Allow you to put the letters after your name.

It also makes a difference to employers. Encouraging team members to get certification is a great way of ensuing your companys HR programs and policies are current. Leading business heads realize that up to 70% of firms revenue goes towards human resources. This means that decisions on workforce planning, labor relations, risk management and employee benefits (health care, payroll etc.) can lead to the success or failure of a firm. Because of this crucial fact, qualified HR professionals are essential and so an increasing number of employers are listing HR certification as required or preferred on their job postings. This ensures they attract HR professionals with profound working knowledge of which HR practices fuel success.

The Power of Certification

In an HR Certification Institute survey of top business leaders:

said that recruiters consider a job candidates certification status when they decide whom to interview - & hire for HR positions

50%

said that their company believes that HR-certified professionals give them a competitive edge

48%

said that certified HR professionals show better motivation, HR knowledge, and performance than noncertified HR professionals

50%

Your HR Ticket
Selecting the right HR certification is important. Hundreds of HRCIs (HR Certification Institute) certificate holders described their PHR and SPHR certification as an opportunity to learn about all aspects of HR and become more strategic and innovative. But which certification best suits your career aspirations and level of experience? PHR or SPHR?

The Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is designed for the HR professional who:
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The Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification is designed for the HR professional who:
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F  ocuses on program implementation H  as tactical/logistical orientation I  s accountable to another HR professional within the organization T  ypically has two to four years of professional (exempt-level) work experience in all HR disciplines, but whose experience lacks the breadth and depth of a more senior-level HR practitioner  H  as not yet had progressive and increasingly complicated HR work experience  H  as responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than on the whole organization

D  esigns and plans (rather than implements) HR policy F  ocuses on the big picture H  as ultimate accountability in the HR department  T  ypically has six to eight years of progressive and increasingly complicated HR experience H  as breadth and depth of knowledge in all HR disciplines U  ses judgment gained with time and knowledge application U  nderstands the business beyond the HR function and influences the overall organization

Total number of certified HR professionals: 122,200 (source HRCI) Certifications (As of March 2012) PHR l SPHR l GPHR l PHR-CA l SPHR-CA l Multi Designations
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122,200 69,079 49,610 1,433 390 450 1,238 0 65,000 130,000

Global mobility professionals with in-house experience are always in demand but there is increasing need for specialist skills in reward, talent management, expat tax & immigration.

Matthew Reaney, director, JAM HR

The PHR & SPHR Exams 11%

Business Management and strategy Compensation

PHR Eligibility Requirements 1  year of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Masters degree or higher;

24%

Workforce Planning and Employment Risk Management Employee and

19% and Benefits

PHR

8%

 2 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Bachelors degree;  4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a Bachelors degree.  The exam format consists of 175 multiple-choice questions and is 3 hours long.

18% Development

Human Resource

20% Labor Relations

SPHR Eligibility Requirements

30% and strategy

Business Management

17% and Employment

Workforce Planning
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13% and Benefits

Compensation

SPHR

7%

Risk Management Employee and

4  years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Masters degree or higher;  5  years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Bachelors degree; 7  years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a Bachelors degree.

19% Development

Human Resource

14% Labor Relations

 The exam format consists of 175 multiple-choice questions and is 3 hours long.

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The SHRM Learning System Edge

Morgan International empowers you with the materials and instruction you need to pass the PHR or SPHR exam with flying colors: the SHRM Learning System. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the worlds largest association dedicated to human resource management. The HR Certification Institute develops and delivers credentialing programs: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) These prove maste ry in the field of human resource management & promote organizational effectiveness. The NEW 2012 SHRM Learning System (the #1 PHR/SPHR Cert PrepTool*), includes thoroughly revised content and a redesigned user experience that reflects the new 2012 HR Certification Institute body of knowledge tested on the PHR and SPHR exams. It includes application exercises and module exams to develop specific HR competencies. Professionals who use the Learning System to prepare for the PHR and SPHR exams consistently beat the national pass rate!

Why choose the SHRM Learning System?

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Complete Training

The user-friendly content focuses on the HR Certification Institute body of knowledge and includes access to the Online Resource Center, more than 1,500 practice questions, flashcards, an interactive case study, and two post-tests. Customized learning

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Portable Content

You can access the SHRM Learning System via PC, laptop, mobile or e-reader devices.

Ongoing Reference This PHR/SPHR prep tool can be used as a desktop reference manual, with answers to HR challenges right at your fingertips.

Choose the learning option that best matches your schedule and learning style, and use assessment test results to create a personalized study plan based on your strengths and weaknesses. Current

Affordability: This PHR/SPHR certification prep tool provides more content, tests, learning tools & access to expert advice than any other program.

The Online Resource Center provides timely legislative changes & HR developments, so you can protect your organization from legal risk.

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Inside the SHRM Learning System

The SHRM Learning System is a comprehensive computer-based/workbook program based on the HR Certification Institute exam content. The SHRM Learning System covers the six functional areas of HR. Each module includes its own self-study guide, case studies and diagnostic tests. The richness of the Learning System at the glance:

Print Materials
Six printed modu les, online testing, glossary of key terms, subject index for each module, & SPHR Preparation Book

Multimedia Preparation
Pretests, print-based reading and progress checks, Modulespecific tests, eFlashcards, posttests,& final review test.

Online Resources
Up-to-date legislative changes, new developments, test-taking strategies, Ask-The-Expert section, feedback feature, free webcasts, & useful links.

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Flexible Learning Options for Greater Success

At Morgan International, we appreciate that you lead a busy lifestyle, work and have your preferred way of learning. Because of this, we offer you an array of learning formats to choose from: Live, Self-Study, and Online. Regardless of which format you choose, you will benefit from the same great learning tools and comprehensive learning approach to help you succeed.You will also get the Morgan Promise.

The Morgan Promise

Morgan International has faith in its professionalism and in SHRM. This is why we pledge to provide you with the greatest opportunity to pass the PHR/SPHR Exams by using our comprehensive program and time tested learning approach. Were so confident in how well-crafted the SHRM Learning System is, we are proud to offer The Morgan Promise. Candidates eligible for the Morgan Promise can repeat their course tuitionfree in the rare event they do not pass an exam.

Live Class

Online

Self-Study
For the on-the-go candidate with a changing schedule, our self-study format is a great way to learn. Through a dynamic, multimedia experience, youll have the freedom to learn at your own pace, on your own schedule.

This live classroom experience The best of both worlds! is ideal for candidates who The online format combines thrive on personal interaction the structured schedule and and feedback from instructors instructor and peer interaction and peers. If you learn best in a of the Live format with the scheduled, focused environment, flexibility of Self-Study. our live class is for you.

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About SHRM
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Morgan International:
Experience You Can Rely On
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T  he Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the worlds largest association dedicated to human resource management. S  HRM has more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries. T  he Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. F  ounded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India. Visit SHRM Online at www.shrm.org

E  xclusive providers of U.S. and international certification and diploma programs 1  8-year history in training candidates and providing professional career guidance A  n infrastructure spanning 33 locations worldwide, enabling us to provide local support and dependable training solutions to business and individuals alike E  xceptional teaching methodology and comprehensive study tools K  nowledgeable and certified professional instructors with in-depth teaching and real-life work experience I  nternational companies, universities and societies preferred training partner

I would like to thank the Morgan International team for your professionalism and dedication during the PHR program. This course offered me a broad spectrum of HR knowledge, connected me to other HR professionals in the region and has helped me grow professionally. I am proud to say I have successfully become a certified Professional in Human Resources and as a result have been assigned to the Human Resources Department in the organization I work in.Thanks again for all your assistance in helping me succeed.
Kaline Majdalani, PHR, Beirut, Lebanon

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