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  • HR Certification Trends: An Interview with the CEO of HRCI

    One of the most popular posts I’ve written all year was dedicated to the HR certification decision facing today’s HR pros. I 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…

  • SHRM-CP or PHR? Today’s HR Certification Decision

    *Updated with additional info from several anonymous sources I’m going to preface today’s discussion a bit. I have been a SHRM volunteer leader since 2009. I’ve been a long-time supporter of SHRM. I also have been a supporter of HRCI since 2009 when I became certified. I’ve watched the battle rage between these two organizations over the…

  • Your HR Certification is Worthless (#SHRM15)

    I had the distinct pleasure of seeing my friend Steve Browne speak this morning at SHRM. His session was intended to fire up the audience, and I’d say it was a smashing success. One of his comments was powerful, and I thought it deserved to be repeated here because I talk about certification quite a…

  • How to Get 45+ Free HRCI Credits for the PHR or SPHR

    This week I connected with a wonderful person who shared something that I just had to plug here. 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…

  • How to Study for the SPHR Exam

    I like giving advice based on experience, not opinion. When people previously asked me how to study for the SPHR exam, I’ve had to give them my opinion based on what I understood. To be honest, my response was pretty accurate, but it’s now nice to actually confirm that with my own completion of the…

  • How to Pass the SPHR Exam the First Time

    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. 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. Soon,…

  • SPHR/PHR Prep Course Black Friday Sale

    Wow. I just realized that it has been two years since I published my first PHR/SPHR prep course. Time flies! Over that time I have had dozens of students use the course to help them prepare for, and pass, the certification exam. If you are considering the PHR/SPHR and are having trouble staying motivated, keeping…