Human Resources (HR) is critical in the success of an organizations strategy, people and growth. You, as an HR leader effect culture, employee development, training and retention. When effective, you help your organization accomplish their goals, roll out new initiatives and develop the next generation of leaders. 

Together, we've partnered with thousands of HR professionals to develop the best training plan for you and your organizations success. Choose from the following areas:

• Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
• New Horizons Center for Leadership & Development

The New Horizons Center for Leadership and Development is a proud Society for Human Resource Management Education Partner, offering the best of Official SHRM Curriculum for the Human Resource Professional taught by certified expert instructors.

As a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), you already know the importance of understanding current HR issues and extending your knowledge to continue improving in your field.

The Society for Human Resource Management recognizes this, as well. Recertifying your SHRM credential requires that you earn 60 professional development credits every three years or retake the exam. With the New Horizons Center for Leadership and Development, earning PDCs is simpler than ever!

Call us at (888) 825-6684 and we will discuss the many courses and training options available to help you achieve your re-certification. It’s affordable and easy to do!

Once you’re ready for your SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification, you’ll need to submit a testing application prior to sitting for the exam. For more information on application submission, testing windows, and remote proctored testing protocols, please visit the SHRM exam window page.

To be eligible for the SHRM Essentials of HR Management, we recommend you have a least six months professional experience.

Congratulations! Now you must decide whether to apply for the SHRM-CP or the SHRM-SCP exam. The first step in selecting the right credential for you is to determine your eligibility. Eligibility for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP is based on your combination of education and HR-related work experience. 

Am I Eligible? 

Do you already hold a SHRM-CP or SHRM – SCP Certification? As an official SHRM Education Partner, these courses from New Horizons also qualify for professional Development Credits (PDC) to help you maintain your current certifications.

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Through the combination of formal education, adherence to high ethical standards, demonstrated knowledge and achievement through exam and a renewed commitment to continuing professional development, HR professionals certified by the HR Certification Institute enhance their professional credibility and the organizations they serve.

HRCI's Associate Professional in Human Resources™ (aPHR™) is the perfect certification to help fast-track your career growth and provide you with the confidence to launch into the HR profession. The aPHR is the first-ever HR certification designed for professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey and proves your knowledge of foundational Human Resources. 

Am I Eligible? 

To be eligible for the aPHR you must have a high school diploma or global equivalent. No HR experience is required since this is a knowledge-based credential.

Advance your HR career by earning the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). The PHR demonstrates your mastery of the technical and operational aspects of HR management, including U.S. laws and regulations. The PHR is for the HR professional who has experience with program implementation, has a tactical/logistical orientation, is accountable to another HR professional within the organization, and has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than the whole organization. 

 Am I Eligible? 

 To be eligible for the PHR you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience:

• Have at least one year of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Master’s degree or higher, 
• Have at least two years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Bachelor’s degree, 
• OR Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma.

Showcase the HR leadership recognition you deserve with the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). The SPHR demonstrates your mastery of the strategic and policy-making aspects of HR management as practiced in the U.S. The credential is designed for big-picture thinkers responsible for planning rather than implementing HR policy. Organizations seek out SPHR professionals for their proven accountability for HR department goals, for breadth and depth of knowledge in all HR disciplines, and for understanding business issues beyond the HR function. 

Am I Eligible? 

 To be eligible for the SPHR you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience:

• Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Master’s degree or higher, 
• Have at least five years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Bachelor’s degree, 
• OR Have at least seven years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma.

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• 90% of IT Professionals recommend New Horizons
• 91% felt New Horizons content prepared them for certification
• 92% took additional courses with New Horizons because of Instructor Quality
• 98% would recommend New Horizons to others
• 100% have increased their job security by taking a course

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