HR Certification Exam Preparation, Professional Credit

HR Certification Exam Preparation, Professional Credit
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Get Ready to Pass Your HR Exam With UNC Charlotte’s HR Certification Exam Preparation Course

Preparing to take your HR certification exam? Increase your likelihood of passing with our HR Certification Exam Preparation Course.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s online HR Certification Exam Preparation Course is ideal for those preparing to take an HR certification exam.

Obtaining your HR certification is a mark of high professional distinction and is sought after by employers around the globe. Our 12-week, 100 percent online HR exam preparation course will prepare you to take and pass HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification examinations, including:

  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
  • Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Who should earn an HR certification?

  • HR professionals already working in HR. Earning your certification can help you demonstrate your skills and knowledge and help advance your career by opening up new opportunities for promotion or lateral moves.
  • Individuals considering a career in HR. A professional certification can help you get your foot in the door. It can also help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in a human resources role. Read more about SHRM eligibility requirements.
  • Business leaders. Earning a certification can help you better understand HR functions and how they impact your business.

“I certainly would not have passed the SPHR exam without taking the UNC Charlotte exam prep course. I used all of the resources available to me, from the PowerPoints, handouts, audio and video clips, and flash cards to my handwritten notes. Thank you for your instruction, advice and guidance! My bosses are thrilled that I have my SPHR certification!”

– Diane Doherty, ’18, HR Certification Exam Preparation Course
Director, Practice Operations and Administrative Manager, K&L Gates

HR Certification Exam Preparation Course Details and Requirements

UNC Charlotte’s HR Certification Exam Preparation Course consists of 12 courses you’ll complete over 12 weeks.

There are no prerequisites to enter the program. However, you should review eligibility requirements to help you determine whether you plan to take the SHRM or HRCI exam.

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Courses
HR Certification Exam Prep: HRCI PHR®/SPHR® and SHRM CP/SCP
$1,149; 12 online sessions
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Investment
Program Cost: 

Registration Fee non-credit: $1,149 or $500 deposit.

Financial options are available.

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What Can You Do With Your HR Certification?

Once you pass your HR exam, you will be well prepared to advance in your organization or pursue a new career position. UNC Charlotte alumni who have obtained HR certification (either PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) are employed around the world. They work at companies such as:

  • Wells Fargo
  • Atrium Health
  • Bank of America
  • CRG
  • Boeing
  • Electrolux

UNC Charlotte alumni with HR certification hold job titles such as:

  • Human resources manager
  • Director of human resources
  • Human resources business partner
  • Vice president of human resources
  • Human resources transformation manager

Outstanding salary expectations

Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics research, collects job and salary data from UNC Charlotte graduates. Lightcast sampled UNC Charlotte alumni with HR certification and found their average annual salary to be $107,700.

Why UNC Charlotte?

Why Complete Your HR Certification Exam Preparation Course Online From UNC Charlotte?

By choosing UNC Charlotte’s online HR exam preparation course, you’ll enjoy a number of advantages, including:

  • Complete the program in just 12 weeks. By completing 12 weekly courses, you’ll be prepared to pass the HR exam of your choice in no time. Our fully online program features live online lectures on Monday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. You’ll find that live online classes help you learn and retain information better than watching video courses offered by other programs. You’ll also enjoy interactive opportunities to ask questions and join discussions.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive, multipronged learning approach. Our HR certification exam preparation program includes a number of helpful tools and resources, including:
    • Sample exams
    • Flashcards
    • PowerPoint presentations
    • Helpful handouts
    • Learning best practices for taking HR exams
    • Easy access to your instructor for questions and discussion
  • Learn from faculty experts. Your instructor is Darby Starnes. Her passion as an HR professional and her dedication to helping others thrive has served her through each facet of her career. With over 20 years of experience serving in the corporate and tech start-up environment, Darby’s expertise and guidance are backed by proven methods and have created learning opportunities and translatable business results. She says: “[Having HR] certification does impact your career and your ability to grow. Almost every company I speak to is looking to make sure that commitment to the profession is shown through that certification.” Learn more about Darby.