PHR (Professional in Human Resources)

The PHR (Professional in Human Resources) is a certification offered by the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) in the United States. It is designed for HR professionals who have at least two years of experience in a general HR role.

The PHR exam covers a wide range of HR topics, including:
⚫ Strategic Human Resources: This section covers the role of HR in organizational strategy, as well as HR planning and measurement.
⚫ Talent Acquisition: This section covers the recruitment and selection process, as well as onboarding and orientation.
⚫ Total Rewards: This section covers compensation and benefits, as well as performance management.
⚫ Employee Relations: This section covers employee law, labor relations, and employee engagement.
⚫ Learning and Development: This section covers training and development programs, as well as career development.

The PHR exam is a computer-based exam that consists of 170 multiple-choice questions. The exam is four hours long, and there is a 30-minute break in the middle. The passing score for the PHR exam is 65%.

Here is a more detailed breakdown of the PHR exam content outline:

Strategic Human Resources (20%)-
⚫ Business Acumen
⚫ HR Strategic Planning
⚫ Workforce Planning and Analytics
⚫ Measurement and Evaluation

Talent Acquisition (20%)-
⚫ Recruitment and Selection
⚫ Onboarding and Orientation

Total Rewards (25%)-
⚫ Compensation
⚫ Benefits
⚫ Performance Management

Employee Relations (20%)-
⚫ Employee Law and Regulations
⚫ Labor Relations
⚫ Employee Engagement

Learning and Development (15%)-
⚫ Training and Development
⚫ Career Development