Course Schedule

Certified Professional Human Resource III (CPHR®) & Certification Exam

The Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification demonstrates mastery of the technical and operational aspects of HR practices and U.S. laws and regulations. The professionally relevant credential is for the HR professional who focuses on program implementation, has a tactical/logistical orientation, is accountable to another HR professional within the organization and has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than the whole organization.

  • The main objective of this course is to learn more about the functions of HR and prepare delegates for this examination

PHR EXAM WEIGHTING BY FUNCTIONAL AREA

Business Management and Strategy (11%)

  • Developing, contributing to, and supporting the organization’s mission, vision, values, strategic goals and objectives;
  • Formulating policies;
  • Guiding and leading the change process;
  • Evaluating organizational effectiveness as an organizational leader.


Workforce Planning and Employment (24%)

  • Developing, implementing, and evaluating sourcing,
  • Recruitment,
  • Hiring,
  • Orientation,
  • Succession planning,
  • Retention,
  • organizational exit programs necessary to ensure the workforce’s ability to achieve the organization’s goals and objectives.


Human Resource Development (18%)

Developing, implementing, and evaluating activities and programs that address employee training and development, performance appraisal, and talent and performance management to ensure that the knowledge, skills, abilities, and performance of the workforce meet current and future organizational and indivisual needs.


Compensation and Benefits (19%)

Developing/selecting, implementing/administering, and evaluating compensation and benefits programs for all employee groups in order to support the organization’s goals, objectives, and values.


Employee and Labor Relations (20%)

Developing, implementing/administering, and evaluating the workplace in order to maintain relationships and working conditions that balance employer/employee needs and rights in support of the organization’s goals and objectives.


Risk Management (8%)

Developing, implementing/administering, and evaluating programs, procedures, and policies in order to provide a safe, secure working environment and to protect the organization from potential liability.