Human Resources Certification Exam Preparation (PHR/SPHR)
Attending this course is the most effective way to prepare to pass the PHR or SPHR exam.
Program Overview
Holding a PHR/SPHR certification demonstrates relevance, competence, experience, dedication and credibility to your employers, clients, staff members and professional peers. Certification as a Human Resources professional is becoming an integral step to building a successful career.
UMass Global prepares HR professionals to take either the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exam from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
- HR professionals seeking professional certifications
- Individuals who are seeking a career in Human Resources
Course Description:
Prepare for the exam necessary to distinguish yourself in your HR career and join the ranks of 140,000 certified HR professionals. Certified instructors take you step by step through extensive material to prepare you for the certification exams. Focus is on business strategic management, workforce planning and employment, HR development, compensation, benefits, employee and labor relations and risk management.HRCI’s rigorous exams are primarily experience-based. Candidates must meet certain criteria in order to take our exams. Those requirements are outlined here.
Duration
12 weeks
Estimated Tuition
$640
Plus current HRCP materials requiredWays to Learn
Online
Credit
3.6 CEUs
Course Schedule
Tuition: $640 (Only covers the exam prep course)
Materials: $260-$470 (Purchase directly from HRCP)*
Class Dates:
- Tuesdays, February 15 – May 17, 2022 (12 weeks)
- No class February 22 and April 26
- Registration deadline: February 8
Class Info:
- Instructor: Dennis Buster
- Live online sessions meet via Zoom Tuesdays, 6:00- 9:00 pm Pacific
- Expect to spend about 4-5 hours per week on reading, assignments and exams in addition to class time
PHR/SPHR Materials
HRCP Program Materials must be purchased directly from HRCP from one of the options below:
- Online edition w/audio (Online only, no printing): $260*
- Print only edition: $365 plus shipping*
- Combo printed and online edition w/audio: $470 plus shipping*
*Material prices subject to change without notice. Materials discount code sent to registered students after course registration. Current materials required and edition year must match the year the course is taken. Materials are updated annually and released in late December for the upcoming year.
Registration opens at least 6 weeks prior to the start of each course. If space is available, late enrollments may enroll up to the start date of class. If you have ever been a student of UMass Global or Brandman University, please email [email protected] to reset your account. Do not create a new account which will create a duplicate record and delay your registration.
Did You Know?
Certified HR professionals receive a 31% pay boost.
82% of certified HR professionals have been promoted in the last 5 years, versus just 68% of those who are not certified.
Median pay increases by 50% for individuals from a PHR certification to a SPHR Certification
Source: 2018 PayScale Research
Program Partner
Please Note: Certification exam fee is not included in the cost of tuition and students must apply with HRCI. In the last month of the course, apply with HRCI to take the certification exam for a date after the course ends. Applicants must meet specific educational and work experience criteria to be eligible to sit for the certification exam. Check your eligibility requirements here.
Full Payment is due upon enrollment. Not applicable for payment plans, financial aid nor military benefits.