Which certification is best SPHR or SHRM-SCP?

If you are someone who has to deal with compliance on a regular basis, then PHR/SPHR is what you should go for whereas if you are a generalist and a high level idea of compliance would suffice for you, then you should go for SHRM certification(s).

Is SHRM-SCP worth it?

While they are accredited and SHRM is a well respected organization, the certifications don’t have the years behind them that HRCI certifications boast. Whether you decide upon a certification from HRCI or SHRM, however, the SHRM Learning System is definitely worth its weight in gold—I highly recommend it.

What does SHRM-SCP mean after a name?

Page Content. ​SHRM SENIOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL. (SHRM-SCP) HR professionals who develop strategies, lead the HR function, foster influence in the community, analyze performance metrics, and align HR strategies to organizational goals, should take the SHRM-SCP exam.

Is SHRM-SCP difficult?

Both tests were challenging. Those who are familiar with the pass rates will understand that it is a grueling experience and not something I would recommend that you walk into unprepared or relying only on your experience. I did the remote proctoring for the HRCI test and did the in person test for the SHRM-SCP.

Is SHRM certification hard?

The exam was difficult (no walk in the park at all), but with solid preparation, you improve your chances of passing. Keep your eye on that ticking clock. It was recommended that 1 minute be used for knowledge questions and 2 minutes for situational judgment questions.

What is an SPHR certification?

The Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) is the senior-most human resources certification for those who have also demonstrated a strategic mastery of the HR body of knowledge.

Is SHRM-SCP hard?

Why should I get SHRM certified?

SHRM certification provides you the opportunity to prove not only what you know but also how you can apply that knowledge on the job. SHRM certifications directly link to on-the-job scenarios and realistic work situations. Seventy-three percent of examinees say the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams are HR job-relevant.

Who should take the SHRM-SCP exam?

SHRM SENIOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL HR professionals who develop strategies, lead the HR function, foster influence in the community, analyze performance metrics, and align HR strategies to organizational goals, should take the SHRM-SCP exam.

Should I get the SHRM or SPHR certification?

If you are mid-career and looking to climb the ladder, most of your superiors probably have the PHR/SPHR. They will value that more. If you are early in your career, the SHRM certification will probably win out as SHRM becomes mo My SPHR means more to me than my SHRM-SCP.

Should HR pros get HR certifications?

The reality is HR pros get an HR certification to better themselves, their career, and their HR knowledge. As an HR pro, when you go on an interview, almost no one is going to question whether you have an SHRM cert or an HRCI cert, only that you have the certification.

Is the SPHR worth it for small firms?

That’s a major reason for me recommending the SPHR for someone in a smaller firm, but if you have enough experience handling that kind of thing, then it holds less sway over your decision. One other consideration is recertification credits. The ongoing battle between SHRM and HRCI means that you, as the practitioner, are stuck in the middle.