Career Details

Senior Professional in Human Resources

Description

By earning the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR) certification you demonstrate that you have mastered the strategic and policy-making aspects of HR management as practiced in the United States. The credential is designed for the HR professional who plans, rather than implements, HR policy, focuses on the "big picture," has ultimate accountability in the HR department, has breadth and depth of knowledge in all HR disciplines and understands the business beyond the HR function and influences the overall organization.

Certifying Organization

Human Resource Certification Institute

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Human Resource Specialist

Certifying Organization

Credit Union National Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Global Professional in Human Resources

Certifying Organization

Human Resource Certification Institute

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Professional in Human Resources - International

Certifying Organization

Human Resource Certification Institute

Type

B - Advanced

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