Human capital is the single most important asset in any business and human resources professionals are charged with protecting these assets.
The Professional in Human Resources (PHR) exam if offered by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). According to Payscale.com, those who have PHR certification get promoted faster and can have a median salary up to $20,000 higher than those who do not.
Becoming a certified Professional in Human Resources demonstrates that you fully understand the "functional areas" of a human resources department, including business management, talent planning, acquisition and employee and labor relations.
The Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is one of the most widely known and most respected credentials in the field of human resources. It is also a requirement by most employers before you will be considered for higher level human resources roles.
This course will fully prepare you to take and pass the Professional in Human Resources certification from HRCI. You will:
The Bureau of Labor statistics estimates a 5% job growth for human resources specialists and a slightly higher rate of growth for those in management roles. This will equal an additional 33,000 job openings over the next 8 years.
The median salary for those in a human resources specialist position is nearly $62,000 with top earners making more than $105,000 annually.
You will have six months of course access to train for the PHR exams.
You will have six months of course access to train for the PHR exams.
Anna Smith has worked in the field of human resources for 30 years and has taught at university level for over 20 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Spalding University, a master's degree in management from Webster University, and a Master Online Teaching certificate from the University of Illinois. She is also a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional. Her experience spans many areas of human resources including recruitment, labor relations, and affirmative action plans.