Bridge the gap between Military and Civilian HR

Agenda How HR Professionals stay relevant How HR Certification can enhances your career both during and after military service Information on HRCI and their certifications My Path… Cost & Preparation Recertification: Continuous Education Q&A

How do HR professionals stay relevant?

Master HR Competencies & Build Operational Knowledge 1

2 Commit to Continuing Education

3 Build Your Personal Brand

The Four Pillars of Military Career Development EDUCATION EXPERIENCE EDUCATION CIVILIAN / DEGREE HR CERTIFICATION

? Who is HRCI? Established in 1976 HR Certification Institute over 41 years in certification

? What is Certification & Accreditation?

? Why is Certification Important?

Earn your certification. in every stage of your career.

The HR Profession’s Only Accredited Certification Programs HRCI is the Gold Standard in HR Certification over 500,000 certified HR Professionals since 1976

Credentials are a win-win for the military, civilians, and organizations.

Milestones While serving – improve performance through understanding and application of private sector HR concepts, knowledge and best practices. During transition – translate military education, skills and experience into language private sector recruiters and hiring managers can understand. Post service – gain greater earning power and an elevated entry into the civilian market, and significantly higher overall career satisfaction.

Certifications for AG Professionals

Associate Professional in Human Resources™ (aPHR™) Early Career Certification HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA (or equivalent)

aPHRTM Content Outline 38% HR Operations 16% Employee Relations 15% Recruitment and Selection 14% Compensation and Benefits 12% Human Resource Development and Retention 05% Health, Safety, and Security aPHRTM Exam Format Exam 125 multiple choice questions Duration 2 hours and 15 minutes

Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) Operational and Tactical Certification *PHR Certification holders reported $4,550 higher annual income average (HUMRRO) study HIGH SCHOOL BACHELOR’S DEGREE + At least two years of professional-level HR experience MASTER’S DEGREE + At least one year of professional-level HR experience DIPLOMA (or equivalent) or or + At least f r years of ou professi -level HR onal ex nce perie

PHR® Content Outline 24% Workforce Planning and Employment 20% Employee and Labor Relations 19% Compensation and Benefits 18% Human Resource Development PHR® 11% Business Management and Strategy 08% Risk Management Exam Format Exam 175 multiple choice questions Duration 3 hours

Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Strategic & Policy Making Certification *SPHR Certification holders reported $19,700 higher annual income average (HumRRO) study HIGH SCHOOL BACHELOR’S DEGREE + At least five years of professional-level HR experience MASTER’S DEGREE + At least four year of professional-level HR experience DIPLOMA (or equivalent) or or + At least se n years of ve professi -level HR onal ex nce perie

SPHR® Content Outline 30% Business Management and Strategy 19% Human Resource Development 17% Workforce Planning and Employment 14% Employee and Labor Relations 13% Compensation and Benefits 07% Risk Management SPHR® Exam Format Exam 175 multiple choice questions Duration 3 hours

Exam Fees EXAM FEE $350 APPLICATION FEE* $100 EXAM FEE $395 APPLICATION FEE* $100 EXAM FEE $495 APPLICATION FEE* $100 + + + *Application fee is non-refundable.

? My path…

Preparation for an HRCI exam? Select the right exam Diversify preparation tools Second Chance Insurance

How do you pay for certification? $ Post 9/11 GI Bill $ Unit funding $ Voucher Program

Recertify Demonstrate Your Commitment Every 3 Years Total # of Credit Hours 45 60 Specified Credit Hours N/A 15 Business Credits

Closing Staying relevant HR Certification enhancing career opportunities in Military service and beyond… Background of HRCI and their certifications My Path… Preparation and payment Recertification: Continuous Education Q&A

Questions? MSG Jeremy P. Mehring Military Outreach Relations Officer US Army Training with Industry military.twi@hrci.org 571- 551-6732 www.hrci.org.miltary