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PHR/SPHR Exam Preparation

The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) has been a leader in human resource certification and credentials since 1976. HRCI has certified around 145,000 human resource professionals since inception. They are accessible in over 100 countries and territories. HRCI offers nine global certification programs and supports exam preparation through a variety of resources.

Information on the requirements is available from HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

PHR/SPHR Program

While Anchored Development Institute cannot guarantee a passing score on the exam(s), the pass rate of professionals who have taken our program is typically better than the national average. Our facilitators have helped hundreds of Human Resources (HR) professionals successfully prepare for the PHR® and SPHR® certification exam. The program teaches the knowledge required of todays’ HR professionals as outlined in HRCI’s PHR® and SPHR® Body of Knowledge.

This strategic course supports career advancement by building confidence for managing HR challenges. You will benefit from learning from instructors who are experienced certified practitioners and networking with other HR professionals. If you are seeking continuing professional development and a broad overview of the HR field or planning to earn your Professional Human Resources (PHR®), or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) designation, enroll in the best quality PHR/SPHR prep program by Anchored Development Institute.

Who Should Attend?

  • HR professionals planning to take the PHR® or SPHR® certification exams
  • PHR® professionals seeking to “upgrade” their certification to SPHR®
  • HR practitioners seeking professional development to advance their careers

Why You Should Attend?

  • Develop the knowledge and skills to improve your on-the-job effectiveness
  • Prepare for the PHR®/SPHR® certification exam
  • Recognize your areas of strength to build upon
  • Identify gaps in your knowledge and experience for further concentrated study
  • Increase your marketability

What’s Covered?

The program provides an in-depth study of key areas in human resource management and is based on the HR Certification Institute’s Professional and Senior Professional in Human Resources bodies of knowledge. The new PHR and SPHR exams has greater human resource management emphasis on employee experience and data-driven business decisions.

PHR Exam

The PHR Exam Content Outline reflects greater emphasis on the HR professional’s role in the employee experience as well as the business decision-making process and use of data to make well-informed decisions.

It outlines five functional areas for HR practitioners in management or professional-level roles:

  • Business Management
  • Talent Planning and Acquisition
  • Learning and Development
  • Total Rewards
  • Employee and Labor Relations

SPHR Exam

The SPHR Exam Content Outline reflects an increased emphasis on a senior HR professional’s responsibility for developing workforce strategies that align with desired business outcomes.

Its five functional areas focusing on leading an organization toward excellence and strategies for optimizing an organization’s talent are:

  • Leadership and Strategy
  • Talent Planning and Acquisition
  • Learning and Development
  • Total Rewards
  • Employee Relations and Engagement

Materials

The PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Kit is an authoritative guide written by HR experts. It fully addresses the core knowledge and responsibilities necessary for the implementation and management of HR practices. You will find chapter reviews, “In-the-Trenches” sidebars featuring HR experts’ real-world experiences and sage advice and practice exam questions with in-depth explanations.

HRCI textbook

To help you pass the PHR and SPHR exams with ease, this definitive volume is comprised of:

  • Complete Study Guide
  • Complete Practice Tests
  • Complete Review Guide
  • 350 online practice exam questions
  • Test engine with full-length practice exams
  • Customized quizzes by exam topic
  • The combined content has more than 900 practice questions that match the live exams in content, style, tone, format, and difficulty. It also covers all question types from the exams.

    You get real-world examples, professional insights, and concise explanations. This guide serves as a study tool AND a valuable on-the-job reference for HR professionals.

    How We Help You?

    A certified PHR®/SPHR® facilitator leads our program. We rely on these talented and experienced subject matter experts to deliver the relevant areas required for the HRCI certification. This gives you the best experience in learning the content, applying the content, and being ready for exam day.

    We include both traditional and computer-based learning components with course materials and structure to simulate the form and content of the exams.

    Where Offered?

    Our programs are online and onsite. Upon enrollment, you will receive confirmation with the specific location details.

    Onsite public offerings are located right in the heart of Dallas, off major freeways and accessible to everything. In addition, we offer discounted hotel rates to accommodate our class offerings.

    When to Attend?

    The PHR/SPHR program is 36 training hours. We offer the most training hours at the lowest cost per hour.

    Our schedules are also the most flexible available. We have sessions on weekdays, evenings, and weekends. The duration will range from one to six to nine weeks.

    PHR/SPHR Exam Preparation$999.00

    The cost of the program includes the required materials.

    Online registration is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Registration assistance is available, Monday through Saturday from 9a to 7p CST. Call us or email us.

    The HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) does not endorse any particular preparation program or offering. We encourage prospective certification holders to use a variety of resources that reflect their learning styles and needs. Purchasing a certification product is NOT required and HRCI® does not guarantee that an individual will pass based on the purchase of a certification preparation product.

    aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRi®, PHRca®, SPHR®, SPHRi™, and GPHR® are all registered trademarks of HR Certification Institute.”

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