HR Certification Programs

Mary Baldwin College Professional Human Resource Management Certification Program

Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)

HRCI is the leading independent, internationally recognized certifying body for the HR profession. HRCI certifications require professionals to demonstrate their expertise in the core principles of HR practice and the application of those principles.

The HR Certification Institute offers three certifications for HR professionals:

• PHR® (Professional in Human Resources)
• SPHR® (Senior Professional in Human Resources)
• GPHR® (Global Professional in Human Resources)

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What is a Certification?

Certification is a voluntary action by a professional group to establish a system to grant recognition to professionals who have met a stated level of training and work experience. Certified individuals are usually issued a certificate attesting that they have met the standards of the credentialing organization and are entitled to make the public aware of their credentialed status, usually through the use of initials (i.e., PHR or SPHR) after their names.

Certifications differ from certificate programs because certifications include an experience component. Certificate programs, on the other hand, award certificates once a course of study has been completed and do not require previous work experience.

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For complete information, visit the Human Resources Certification Institute: www.hrci.org

• Review the benefits of obtaining your certification(s)
• See all 2009 Exam dates and fee schedules
• Locate a test site near you and apply for an exam
• Download certification handbooks