General Certification HR Certification HRCI Human Resources Certification Institute PHR SPHR sphr exam AKA how to pass the SPHR exam and keep your sanity. If the title doesn’t give it away, I don’t know what will. Recently I took, and passed, the SPHR exam. Update: Here’s the link: how to study for the SPHR exam. How hard is the SPHR exam? Any questions? . MORE

You know I’m a fan of certification and the benefits it can bring to your career. But once that certification is done you have that teensy, minor detail of getting 60 credit hours in order to recertify every three years. General Certification Free Resources HR Certification HRCI Recertification For free. Over the Web. From the comfort of your home or office. MORE

Accounting for HR – An Interview with Brandon Eubanks Ben: Let’s establish that you’re a credible source (despite being my brother, which should disqualify you immediately). :-) So, tell me a bit about your background (degree, certification, work experience to date, etc.) Today I have the pleasure of introducing my brother, Brandon, to the HR community. hope you enjoy! MORE

For instance, when I worked for an organization with heavy regulations around training and staff certifications, our primary system (even before having a good HRIS) was a learning management system (LMS). I was talking with a friend last week about technology–specifically the kind we use in the HR, payroll, and recruiting space. It’s not user friendly. What are your thoughts? MORE

To be honest, my response was pretty accurate, but it’s now nice to actually confirm that with my own completion of the SPHR certification. This weekend I took the Certification exam… and didn’t pass. ” She still is a strong supporter of HR certification and plans to take the test a fourth time next spring. Studying for the SPHR. How disappointing! MORE

Consequences of Out-of-Date Certifications and Training. Every year companies face the challenge of managing their employee’s certifications and training requirements. View the infographic below to learn the Consequences of Out-of-Date Certifications and Training. To learn more about Certification Tracking: Request a Certification Tracking demo. MORE

Over that time I have had dozens of students use the course to help them prepare for, and pass, the certification exam. General HR Certification Random just realized that it has been two years since I published my first PHR/SPHR prep course. Time flies! If you are considering the PHR/SPHR and are having trouble staying motivated, keeping on track, and juggling all the terms and theories, then this could be the answer you’re looking for. Because in the end, it’s not just about getting certified, it’s about being a better HR pro. Enjoy your holiday! MORE

Whether or not certifications have value is a back-and-forth argument that’s been going on since before Novell launched its CNE program in the 1990s. Developer David Bolton recently incited some discussion of his own when he wrote an article for Dice Insights entitled, “5 Reasons Certifications Aren’t Worth It.”. Certifications Get You Noticed. Certifications Are Expensive. MORE

But certification inflation is becoming a big issue for tech firms, according to a new TEKsystems survey of more than 300 tech leaders and 900 tech professionals. The TEKsystems survey found that just 26 percent of respondents always or often verify certifications. Tech] workers should understand where the value of certifications is greatest—in the hiring stage,” Hayman continued. MORE

Since the Great Recession ended seven years ago, the premium that employers are willing to pay for specific tech skills and certifications has swung wildly from one quarter to the next, like a yo-yo. IT Certifications: Market Value Gainers. Collectively, the 77 information and cybersecurity certifications tracked by Foote Partners have outperformed all other categories, rising 4.4 MORE

The Model serves as a guide to help inform the industry’s workforce development, training and certification standards and approaches, as well as those of industry employers, educators and the public workforce investment system. This post brought to you by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. The content and opinions expressed below are that of upstartHR. MORE

The people in the comments made some good suggestions, but many of them involved expensive certifications, workshops, and other similar costly avenues. Recently on LinkedIn I saw someone asking how to learn HR. Specifically he was trying to learn compensation when he didn’t have a background/foundation in the topic. First, Let’s Flash Back to 2009. And who writes those textbooks? MORE

How Tracking Certifications with Spreadsheets Can Shut Down Your Business. How many certifications does each employee need? In order to avoid litigation and fines, your business will need to utilize a program that will track certifications and notify you when it is time to recertify. Many companies try to use spreadsheets, such as Excel, to keep certifications up to date. MORE

Many of you may know me as the person who talks about HR certification more than anyone else on the Internet. No, not the value in the certification, but in the value of the commitment to long-term improvement. Last year SHRM used its “pathway” to allow those of us with current certifications to simply click a few buttons and get our SHRM certification. MORE

Having one or more certifications sounds pretty sensible in today’s world, doesn’t it? But is the argument for spending lots of time and money to earn a certification as ironclad as it seems? I’m arguing “no,” and here’s why. Recruiters sometimes have trouble determining a developer’s degree of technical experience, and so insist upon certificates or tests to judge abilities. MORE

The winter testing window is coming up with HRCI (the Human Resources Certification Institute, for you newbies), and you might be wondering what the difference is between the PHR and SPHR exams. Today I want to explore some of the variations I have seen as well as from some of the feedback from previous students I helped with the certification exams. before actually taking action. MORE

Alicia Company/Industry: Staffing Agency Years with Current Company: 4 months Years in HR: 4 months Degree/Cert: Certificate in HR Management Average Day: I spend most of my day recruiting on active positions that my clients have an urgent need to fill and plan for 2 hours out of my day to proactively recruit great candidates. Today we’re turning our sights to the recruiters out there. MORE

12, 2015) – WorkForce Software®, the leading cloud-based provider of enterprise workforce management solutions, today announced details of its newly launched partner certification program. Certified Partners to Bring Benefits of Time, Scheduling, and Leave Automation to More Organizations Around the Globe LIVONIA, Mich. 2015 EmpCenter Partners MORE

Why Bother with Certifications? With all the changes occurring in health IT which are moving at an exponential rate, in many cases it’s very important to [differentiate yourself from others] with a certification in a body of knowledge,” Klinedinst said. With applicants who are very close, certifications definitely make a difference.” However, that’s not always the case. MORE

As might be expected, the Society for Human Resource Management made sure its HR-certification effort, announced roughly two years ago, received a healthy dose of air time this week at its SHRM 2016 conference in Washington. In addition, he said that roughly 84,000 took part in the pathway certifications in 2015. SHRM currently has testing windows in the spring and winter.). MORE

This blog is part of a special series providing insights into HR certification. Look for a follow up article discussing HR certification options for our profession. In the HR profession, one of the most talked about, debated about and argued about topics over the last couple of years has been the topic of HR Certification. Since SHRM has announced their competency based certification in 2014, lines have been drawn and caused an (in my opinion) unnecessary furor. The profession must have a certification program. Biggest Fear of an HR Certification Program. MORE

The HR certification landscape is now complex, political and often times confusing for practitioners. Just last week HRCI announced their new aPHR certification for entry level or college student professionals. I can’t imagine what newbies feel like as they begin researching HR certification programs and testing. HRCI and SHRM Certification Program History. PHR-CA. MORE

This blog is part of a special series providing insights into HR certification. Look for a follow up article discussing HR certification options for our profession. . There isn’t much debate anymore about the value of HR certification, but there is some confusion about which certification organization to choose. What is the Benefit of Human Resources Certification? MORE

One way to prove you have the skills is through certifications. While different companies offer all sorts of certifications, the biggest cloud-computing platform out there is Amazon Web Services (AWS). Before diving into AWS certifications , remember a vital point: these aren’t easy to get. Earning AWS certifications isn’t easy, but it will be worth it in the end. MORE

One of his comments was powerful, and I thought it deserved to be repeated here because I talk about certification quite a bit. If your certification is only about getting hours and credits, get the heck out of this profession. sbrownehr #SHRM15 — Ben Eubanks (@beneubanks) June 30, 2015 If your certification is purely about getting recertification hours, having letters after your name, and trying to use that as a way to get credits, then you’re wasting your time and your organization’s time. How has your certification helped you? Go ahead and leave. MORE

years plus pastor of 6 churches Degree/Certification: BS in PSY, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry Average day: I spend half my day trying to attract and retain great employees at non-profit pay. I do the full range of HR from orientation to termination, compensation and benefits, and everything between. My assistant is also the receptionist which is a challenge! plunge a toilet? MORE

General Certification HR Certification HRCI Human Resources Certification Institute PHR SPHR sphr exam If the title doesn’t give it away, I don’t know what will. Last week I took, and passed, the SPHR exam. Today I’m going to talk about the actual testing process and offer some guidance for those taking the exam in the next few weeks. More info here. MORE

Which certifications provide the biggest bang for your buck? While some key IT certifications can boost your career , you shouldn’t ignore the ROI that comes with certification programs that focus on non-technical standards and skills. Here are five that can add weight to your résumé and wallet: Project Management Professional Certification. Job Hunting Certifications MORE

Certification Management Nightmares. Certification management is crucial for businesses across a multitude of industries, yet the administrative upkeep is a nightmare. These are just a few of the serious consequences businesses and employees can face when certifications are out of date or when managing those certifications is overwhelming. Hefty fines. Lost clients. MORE

One of the most popular posts I’ve written all year was dedicated to the HR certification decision facing today’s HR pros. decided to take it a step further and reach out to some people to discuss the behind-the-scenes pieces of the HR certification world. Today’s interview is with Amy Dufrane, CEO of the Human Resources Certification Institute. MORE

think approaching a vendor with an HR degree, certification, or background would make you more valuable than someone just coming off the street with no knowledge of HR, recruiting, and those aspects of the business. It’s a challenge, but this is easier than breaking into HR in the first place if you have some sort of track record to point to. You’ve heard of it? Well, good. Heh, not really. MORE

still plan to write, share, and explore the best ways to improve your HR service delivery and work as a strategic player. I’m selling HR certification tools for the PHR and SPHR to help those of you who are looking to improve your capabilities as HR leaders. Today marks my first day at a new company, and I have to say that I’m very excited about the weeks and months ahead. It all revolves around knowing the technology and trends and being able to discuss them in a way that makes sense for your audience. for when I was ready to make the next step. General Career MORE

Certification Management Nightmares. Certification management is crucial for businesses across a multitude of industries, yet the administrative upkeep is a nightmare. These are just a few of the serious consequences businesses and employees can face when certifications are out of date or when managing those certifications is overwhelming. Worse yet, the pilot, maintenance tech, and/or airline may be prohibited from renewing their certifications in the future. Visit our Certification Tracking page. Request a Certification Tracking demo. MORE

Since then, SHRM has developed a certification that aligns with the competency model. In my role as a SHRM special expertise panel member and as one of the initial item writers for the SHRM certification exam, I had the opportunity to hear an update about the certification program during this year’s SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Every profession has competencies. MORE

I must admit, when  SHRM announced that it was going into the certification business  last year, I was one of many who were skeptical, even feeling deceived, disillusioned, and dissatisfied that the organization responsible for promoting the HR profession had so blatantly shown its real intent. The real intent, that is, of self-promotion and self- preservation. more…). MORE

Which IT certifications pay the most? CIO.com has a breakdown of the other top-performing certifications, which include GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), Infosys Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP/CISSP), and Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA). Beyond that, it’s fairly easy to see why some of these certificates are so capable of boosting pay. TOGAF 9 (15 percent). MORE

HRCI & SHRM Certification from Our Perspective We had a great time at this year’s SHRM annual conference and EXPO in Orlando. Here are my reactions and tips for navigating this important announcement and change to HR professional certifications over the next several months. Your current certification is valuable, well-known and established. Tip for SHRM. Why not? MORE

Certifications can help a tech professional on the hunt for a new job stand out in a sea of qualified candidates. And it’s not just about getting hired: recent studies have shown that certifications in security, development, and other fields can translate into substantial pay premiums for current employees. The costs related to earning a new certification can prove quite high. MORE

What are this year’s most sought-after skills and certifications? Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-Level 3). Other valued certifications included: PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP). The post Most In-Demand Skills and Certifications of 2016 appeared first on Dice Insights. Working in Tech Certifications SalariesCompTIA A+. MySQL.NET. MORE

Consequences of Out-of-Date Certifications and Training. Every year companies face the challenge of managing their employee’s certifications and training requirements. View the infographic below to learn the Consequences of Out-of-Date Certifications and Training. To learn more about Certification Tracking: Request a Certification Tracking demo. MORE