PHR^®/SPHR^® Exam Preparation Course

Now more than ever, organizations who hire Human Resource Professionals are requiring human resource management job applicants to be certified. To stay ahead in the field, it is necessary for Human Resource Management Professionals to update their skills, add to their existing knowledge base, and remain on top of current trends within the industry. By obtaining your PHR^® or SPHR^® credentials you show that you are committed to being the best you can be in your profession.

Program Objectives

Florida Atlantic University’s PHR^®/SPHR^® Exam Preparation Course will prepare you for managing the ongoing challenges of today’s professional environment by providing preparation for both the Professional in Human Resources (PHR^®) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR^®) examinations. Florida Atlantic University’s PHR^®/SPHR^® Exam Preparation program is designed to help eligible HR Professionals prepare for the Human Resource Certification Institute’s (HRCI^®) national examination for the Professional or Senior Professional in Human Resources (PHR^®/SPHR^®) designation.

Program Details

Format: Saturdays | Live Virtual or On-Campus
Dates: Aug. 26 – Nov. 4, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm EST
Hours: 35 Hours / 3.5 CEUs
Sessions: 10
Location: Boca Raton Campus or Live Virtual
Fee: $1,656

This exam preparation course covers the Functional Areas required for the PHR^®/SPHR^® accreditation:

PHR^®

Business Management
Talent Planning and Acquisition
Learning and Development
Total Rewards
Employee and Labor Relations

SPHR^®

Leadership and Strategy
Talent Planning and Acquisition
Learning and Development
Total Rewards
Employee Relations and Engagement

And,

Includes simulated in-class exams with questions and formats which mirror the national accreditation examination.

By design, this course proceeds at a very fast pace and is meant to focus on the key Functional Areas of the PHR^®/SPHR^® Exam content outlines. This course is not designed to teach the materials in-depth; rather it is a review course for those students who are qualified to take the PHR^®/SPHR^® exams with an overview of what will be covered on the exam. Self and group study will be required in addition to class attendance, in order to be most successful at mastery of course concepts.

Instructional Method and Format

Instructor-led by an SPHR^® certified instructor
Covers the relevant areas required for the PHR^®/SPHR^® accreditation
Include both traditional and computer-based learning components
Course material and structure simulate the form and content of the national exams.

Complete certification and exam information, and the Certification Handbook can be viewed here.

Re-sit Policy

Any student who does not pass the PHR^®/SPHR^® Certification exam, upon successful completion of this program*, is welcome to attend a future class free of charge**, within 12 months of the original program date. Student is responsible for cost of parking.

* Must have attended at least 8 of the 10 course sessions and completed both the mid-term and final exams

**Pending space availability