1. The Benefits of HRThe Benefits of HR
CertificationCertification
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HRMATT’s 9th
Biennial Conference
Hilton Trinidad & Conference Center
Date: May 13th
, 2013

3. Organizations created in a few locations around
the world by SHRM to provide opportunities for
international members to network, share best
practices and have local face to face interaction.
They complement local membership
Membership in SHRM qualifies one to be a
member in the Forum

4. Society for Human Resource Management(SHRM)
SHRM Member Forum of Trinidad and Tobago
Human Resource Management Association of
Trinidad and Tobago (HRMATT)
Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
• The SHRM TT Member Forum
has adopted Global HR
practices in a local context as
its key theme.
• SHRM TT Member Forum is
committed to working with
HRMATT

5. Elements of a profession:
1. Body of knowledge
2. Professional Association
3. Licensing with recertification
4. Research
5. Code of Ethics
Status of HR in T&T
1, 2, 4, 5
HRMATT has done significant work in taking this
forward

6. The HRCI was established in 1976 as the certifying
organization for the Human Resources Profession.
Mission
Develop and deliver the highest quality certification
programs that validate mastery in the filed of human
resource management and contribute to the continued
improvement of individual and organizational performance.
Vision
A global HR profession whose most influential leaders and
effective practitioners carry a certification from the HR
Certification Institute
Certified professionals
125,000 world wide
Approximately 33 in Trinidad and Tobago

7. •Show you know the most
current principles and core
practices of HR management
•Become more marketable
when you compete for top
HR positions
•Raise your professional
confidence among your staff
and your peers

8. HR certification consists of four key components
Eligibility through a combination of professional HR
experience and formal education
Adherence to a professional ethical standard
Demonstrated applied knowledge and skills through
successful completion of an exam
Ongoing professional development through
recertification

9. The HRCI offers a comprehensive portfolio of
advanced professional credentials for HR
professionals worldwide.
Professional in Human Resources (PHR®
)
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®
)
Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR®
)
Human Resource Management Professional
(HRMP℠)
Human Resource Business Professional (HRBP
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11. PHR Eligibility
1 year of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Master’s
degree or higher
2 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Bachelor’s
degree
4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a
Bachelor’s degree
SPHR Eligibility
4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Master’s
degree or higher
5 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Bachelor’s
degree
7 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a
Bachelor’s degree

13. 2 years of demonstrated global professional HR
experience with a Master’s degree or higher
3 years of demonstrated professional HR experience
(with 2 of the 3 being global HR experience) with a
Bachelor’s degree
4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience
(with 2 of the 4 being global HR experience) with less
than a Bachelor’s degree

15. Minimum of 4 years of professional level
experience in an HR position with a good high
school diploma or global equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of professional level
experience in an HR position with a Bachelor’s
degree or global equivalent
Minimum of 1 year of professional level
experience in an HR position with a Masters
degree or global equivalent
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16. Minimum of 7 years of professional level
experience in an HR position with a good high
school diploma or global equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of professional level
experience in an HR position with a Bachelor’s
degree or global equivalent
Minimum of 4 years of professional level
experience in an HR position with a Masters
degree or global equivalent
Proof of knowledge related to employment laws
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17. Exam focuses on the
technical and operational
aspects of human
resource practices
regardless of geographic
location
HR Administration 22%
Recruitment and Selection 22%
Employee relations/Comm 20%
Compensation and Benefits 14%
Training and Development 15%
Health, Safety & Security 7%

18. Exam focuses on the
strategic and policy-
making aspects of HR
management, regardless
of geographic location
HR as a Business Leader 32%
People Development and
Talent Management
29%
HR Service Delivery 23%
Measurement 16%

21. Step 1: go to www.hrci.org
Step 2: complete application and submit
payment; if applying for HRMP and HRBP; submit
credential readiness assessment.
Step 3: Once approved eligible for the exam, you
will receive a link to your Authorization to Test
(ATT) Letter.
Schedule your exam
Take your exam
Receive results
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27. •SPHR & PHR:
•4 hours
•225 Questions (200 scored)
•GPHR:
•3 hours
•165 Questions (150 scored)
•Bathroom breaks will cost you time

29. Registration Instructions:
1. Register online at HRCI.org to verify eligibiity
2. You should receive notification of your eligibility via email within 48
hours of submitting your completed application and full payment to
HRCI.
1. Contact Rhonda Moore to get the paper/pencil administration code
2. When completing the online application, please use the code for
Trinidadian candidates: X—XXXX-XXXXX
5. Take your Authorization to Test (ATT) letter to Rhonda Moore and
present valid, government-issued photo ID
6. Pay your local fee payment of $1200
7. The exams are on December 2, 2013 at the exam site Arthur Lok
Jack School of Business
Happy studying!
For further questions,
please e-mail:
rhonda.moore@live.com or call 388-3476

30. Contact rhonda.moore@live.com or call 388-3476

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Phone: 868 681 4723
E-mail: higuy@powergen.co.tt