1. Bridge the gap between Military and Civilian HR

2. 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

3. How do HR professionals stay relevant?

4. Master HR Competencies & Build Operational Knowledge1

5. 2
Commit to Continuing Education

6. 3
Build Your Personal Brand

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

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

9. ?
What is Certification & Accreditation?

10. ?
Why is Certification Important?

11. Earn your certification.
in every stage of your career.

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

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

14. 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.

15. Certifications for AG Professionals

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

17. 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

18. 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
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19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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.

23. ?
My path…

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

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

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

27. 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

28. Questions? MSG Jeremy P. Mehring Military Outreach Relations Officer
US Army Training with Industry