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Certification
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
HR Certification Institute
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Cost
$395
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Completion
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Advance your HR career with the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) certification. Earning the PHR demonstrates your technical and operational knowledge of HR management, including U.S. laws and regulations. The PHR is for the HR professional with experience in implementing programs with tactical/logistical orientation. The PHR certification emphasizes a practitioner's operational responsibilities for the organization’s HR department.
Interpret and apply information related to general business environment and industry best practicesUnderstand the role of cross-functional stakeholders in the organization and establish relationships for effective decision makingIdentify risks and recommend best practicesUnderstand metrics and interpret data to support business initiatives and recommend strategiesUnderstand and reinforce organizational culture, core values, and ethical and behavioral expectationsUnderstand and apply knowledge of programs, US federal laws, and regulations to promote outreach and inclusivity initiativesSupport workplace programs related to US federal health, safety, security, and privacy laws and regulationsProvide interpretation and ensure compliance to organizational policies and proceduresProcess and support the resolution of employee complaints, concerns, or conflicts and escalate as neededPromote techniques and tools for facilitating positive employee and labor relations with knowledge of US federal laws affecting union and nonunion workplacesConduct surveillance by physical, behavioral, digital, and electronic meansConduct interviews of individualsCollect and preserve evidenceConduct research by physical, digital, and electronic meansCollaborate with and obtain information from other agencies and organizationsUse investigative techniquesPrepare report to substantiate investigative findingsPrepare and present testimony