What are the areas of test specifications on the PHR exam?
PHR
- Functional area 01—Business Management.
- Functional area 02—Talent Planning and Acquisition.
- Functional area 03—Learning and Development.
- Functional area 04—Total Rewards.
- Functional area 05—Employee Relations and Engagement.
- Functional area 01—Leadership and Strategy.
- Functional area 02—Talent Planning and Acquisition.
What is Hrci stand for?
Human Resource Certification Institute
HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) is a U.S. based credentialing organization offering certifications to HR generalists, administrators and managers. The certifications are awarded upon successful completion of competency exams that cover Human Resource Management (HRM) practices, policies and principles.
How hard is the HRCI exam?
The PHR is notoriously hard. In 2019, the pass rate was just 69%. Because the exam certifies the competency of a modern practitioner of human resources, which is a complex profession, it’s safe to say that the rigor is a feature, not a flaw.
How long should you study for the aPHR?
According to the HRCI, most test-takers spend more than 60 hours studying for the exam.
Is PHR all multiple-choice?
The exam is computer-based, with 150 scored questions and 25 pretest questions that do not count towards your final score. The test is made up of mostly multiple-choice questions. Candidates will have 3 hours to complete the exam.
What types of questions are on the PHR exam?
The various item types include:
- Traditional multiple choice. These items contain a stem (or premise) and four (4) answer choices including only one (1) correct answer.
- Multiple choice, multiple response (see example below).
- Fill in the blank (see example below).
- Drag and drop (see example below).
- Scenarios.
What is the difference between SHRM and HRCI?
If you earn an HR certification through HRCI, you are required to recertify every three years by demonstrating professional development and achievement. If you earn an HR certification through SHRM, you are required to recertify every three years by earning 50 professional development credits or retaking the exam.
Where is HRCI based?
Alexandria, Virginia
HRCI®, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, is the premier credentialing and learning organization for the human resources profession.
What do you need to know about HRCI certification?
To obtain recertification, professionals must either retake the certification exam or earn 60 HR-related professional development training credits. All training must be provided by HRCI approved providers (APs). HRCI awards one recertification credit hour for every hour of concurrent session time.
What does a scaled score on HRCI mean?
HRCI reports results using scaled scores, which is typical in testing programs. A scaled score is the result of a transformation applied to the raw score. HRCI transforms all exams to the same scaled score. The score will fall between a range of 100 and 700, and the passing score is set to 500.
How is The HRCI exam organized by functional area?
HRCI exams are organized by Functional Area, and each Functional Area has a weighting. The weighting indicates the percentage each Functional Area contributes to the exam total. If you were to add each Functional Area’s weight the total will equal 100%.
How long does it take to take HRCI exam?
Once approved, a candidate will have 180 calendar days to schedule and take the exam. Candidates who were unsuccessful on an exam and wish to take a different HRCI exam type may apply immediately for the new exam. All exam eligibility requirements and fees apply to this new exam application.