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Senior Professional in Human Resources – International™ (SPHRi™) |
Demonstrate your strategic international HR leadership with the Senior Professional in Human Resources – International™ (SPHRi™) from HR Certification Institute (HRCI). The SPHRi (formerly the Human Resources Management Professional™ or HRMP™), for internationally based HR leaders, validates senior-level HR competency and mastery of generally accepted HR principles in strategy, policy development and service delivery in a single international setting. Independent of geographical region, the credential complements local HR practices.
Why HRCI Certification?
The HR Certification Institute offers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced professional credentials for HR professionals worldwide. Through the combination of formal education and experience, adherence to high ethical Standards, demonstrated knowledge and achievement through exam and a renewed commitment to continuing professional development, certified HR professionals enhance their credibility and the organizations they serve. 120,000+HR professionals worldwide proudly maintain the HR Certification Institute’s credentials as a mark of high professional distinction.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the SPHRi™ you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience:
- Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a master’s degree or global equivalent.
- Have at least five years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, OR
- a minimum of seven years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma or global equivalent.
- The SPHRi™ requires documented knowledge of local employment laws.
SPHRi™ Exam Content & Weighting by Functional Area
What Is the Exam Format & Length?
➔ Pattern: 105 scored questions (mostly multiple-choice) + 25 pretest questions.
➔ Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes. (150 Minutes).
➔ Language: English.
➔ Mode: Computer-Based Exam at a Pearson VUE testing center
What Is Covered?
Review the PHRi Exam Content Outline for details.
For Information log onto www.hrci.org
The HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) does not endorse any particular preparation program or offering. We encourage prospective certification holders to use a variety of resources that reflect their learning styles and needs. Purchasing a certification product is NOT required and HRCI does not guarantee that an individual will pass based on the purchase of a certification preparation product.
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