What is the difference between PHR and SPHR?
Two levels of certification are available: Professional in Human Resources (PHR)and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). The SPHR is generally considered to be appropriate for HR professionals with at least six years of experience. The PHR exam consists of HR generalist information at the operational/technical level. The SPHR exam addresses HR generalist information at the strategic and policy level. What qualifications are necessary to take the certification exam? To be eligible for either PHR or SPHR certification, you must have a minimum of two to four years of exempt-level HR experience, specifically, as a practitioner, educator, researcher or consultant. HRCI strongly recommends that candidates taking the PHR exam have two to four years of exempt-level HR experience, and candidates seeking SPHR certification have at least six years of exempt-level HR experience. What if I don’t have enough work experience to qualify for the PHR/SPHR exam? You may able to take the certifi
