About this Course

COURSE MATERIALS

Assess your current knowledge

  • Complete an online assessment to determine current knowledge and identify areas for improvement.
  • Create a personal SmartStudy plan to identify learning priorities, estimate study time and create a roadmap to success.

Study your way to success

  • Read learning modules based upon the SHRM BoCK online or offline with two flexible options. When you’re online, navigate quickly and easily from reading a module to completing questions and other activities. For offline access, download the e-reader files to your device.
  • Review Quickstart videos to provide an overview of the foundational elements for each of the HR behavioral competencies.
  • Study Flashcards in online or printed format to reinforce your memory of key terms and concepts.

Apply what you have learned

  • Utilize 2,500+ practice questions to assess your competencies and test your knowledge and understanding.
  • Engage in six “competencies in action” activities that put you in the role of an HR professional who is faced with unique challenges. Analyze the situation, consider the background information, complete the activities and make your decision!

Pass your exam with confidence

  • Complete a post-test which mimics the SHRM CP and SHRM SCP exam format and weighting to build exam day confidence.
  • Review test-taking tips and download the SHRM Certification Handbook.

FEATURES

Assessment

  • Online assessment to determine current knowledge and identify areas for improvement.

SmartStudy Planning Tool

  • Create a personal SmartStudy plan to identify priorities, estimate study time and create a roadmap to success.

Quickstarts

  • Eight online videos that provide an overview of the foundational elements for each of the behavioral competencies.
  • Designed to be a starting point to understand the behavioral competencies from an overview level.

Flashcards

  • Nearly 400 flashcards covering all four modules.
  • Available in online and printable formats.

Practice Tests

  • 2,500+ questions.
  • Some practice questions were previously on actual SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP exams
  • Knowledge tests for each section within all four modules.
  • Situational judgment tests for each of the four modules.

Competencies in Action

  • Six engaging activities that put you in the role of an HR professional faced with unique challenges.
  • Analyze the situation, consider the background information, complete the activities and make your decision.
  • Two competencies in action for each competency cluster.

Glossary

  • Comprehensive glossary of terms for easy reference.
  • Available online or while reading the materials.

Resource Center

  • Additional resources including index for learning modules, summary of key formulas, summary of laws and a summary of legal cases.
  • Flashcards, available in online or printed format.
  • Related Links to key HR information such as certification and additional resources.
  • Feedback forum for evaluation and suggestions.
  • HR Updates with legislative changes and new HR developments.

Post Tests

  • Tests are weighted and balanced based on SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP exams.
  • Multiple choice knowledge questions and situational judgment scenarios with 2-4 related questions.
  • Includes strike through, mark and review and time limits, consistent with the SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP exams.

Outline

COURSE OUTLINE

Study with learning modules that provide an in-depth exploration of the knowledge domains and behavioral competencies tested on the SHRM exams.

Module: HR Competencies

  • Leadership & Navigation
  • Ethical Practice
  • Business Acumen
  • Consultation
  • Critical Evaluation
  • Relationship Management
  • Global & Cultural Effectiveness
  • Communication

Module: People

  • HR Strategic Planning
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Employee Engagement & Retention
  • Learning & Development
  • Total Rewards

Module: Organization

  • Structure of the HR Function
  • Organizational Effectiveness & Development
  • Workforce Management
  • Employee & Labor Relations
  • Technology Management

Module: Workplace

  • HR in the Global Context
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Risk Management
  • Corporate Social Responsibility

U.S. Employment Law & Regulations (U.S. Only)

Prerequisites

PHR ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the PHR certification you must meet one of the following conditions for education and/or experience:

  • Have at least one year of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Master’s degree or higher,
  • Have at least two years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Bachelor’s degree, OR
  • Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position.
 

Exam Details

Exam PHR: Professional in Human Resources

Standard Exam Fee:  $395

Application Processing Fee (Required by HRCI):  $100

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