The Institute of Banking Studies- Kuwait Is pleased to announce that it is the only Accredited Academic Center in Kuwait to deliver the Human Resource (PHR /SPHR ) Certification Exam Preparation Program 100 Training hours 10 th Sept 2012 to 31 st Dec 2012 (Mondays & Wednesdays) 5:30-9:00 P.M. 5:30-9:00 P.M. About The HR Certification Institute: The HR Certification Institute, established in 1976, is an internationally recognized certifying organization for the human resource profession. Today, more than 115,000 HR professionals worldwide proudly maintain the HR Certification Institute s credentials as a mark of high professional distinction. The HR Certification Institute is a global leader in developing rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery and real-world application of forward-thinking HR practices, policies and principles. The courses prepare you for the following exams administered by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI): Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Exam focuses on the technical and operational aspects of HR management. Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Exam focuses on strategic and policy issues relating to HR management.
PHR The Professional in Human Resources (PHR ) certification is designed for the HR professional who focuses on program implementation has tactical/logistical orientation is accountable to another HR professional within the organization typically has two to four years of professional (exempt-level) work experience in all HR disciplines, but whose experience lacks the breadth and depth of a more senior-level HR practitioner has not yet had progressive and increasingly complicated HR work experience has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than on the whole organization Exam Content The PHR exam is divided into six functional areas: Strategic Business Management (12%) Workforce Planning and Employment (26%) Human Resource Development (17%) Total Rewards (16%) Employee and Labor Relations (22%) Risk Management (7%) Exam Format Exam Duration Eligibility Requirements 225 multiple-choice questions 4 hours long 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 The Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR ) certification is designed for the HR professional who designs and plans, rather than implements, HR policy focuses on the big picture has ultimate accountability in the HR department typically has six to eight years of progressive and increasingly complicated HR experience has breadth and depth of knowledge in all HR disciplines uses judgment gained with time and knowledge application understands the business beyond the HR function and influences the overall organization Exam Content The SPHR exam is divided into six functional areas: Strategic Business Management (29%) Workforce Planning and Employment (17%) Human Resource Development (17%) Total Rewards (12%) Employee and Labor Relations (18%) Risk Management (7%) Exam Format Exam Duration Eligibility Requirements 225 multiple-choice questions 4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Master s degree or higher; 5 years of demonstrated professional HR 4 hours long experience with a Bachelor s degree; 7 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a Bachelor s degree.
HR Certification Winter 2012 Exam Application Submission Dates Testing Dates Applications Accepted Late Applications Accepted* PHR /SPHR July 9, 2012 - Oct. 5, Dec. 1, 2012-Jan. 31, 2013 Oct. 6 - Nov. 9, 2012 2012 *A US$75.00 nonrefundable late fee is applied to all applications submitted during this time. Fees For HR Certification Institute: PHR SPHR Price US$300 $US425 All prices include a US$75 nonrefundable application fee. A US$75 nonrefundable late fee will be applied on applications received after the regular deadline. For IBS: Exam Preparation Training Program fees is 850.00/- KD including the study material, online access to practice questions and books.
For Registration Contact Eng. Suha AlAwadhi, MBA Professioanl Certificate Manager Senior Trainer, IBS E: suha@kibs.edu.kw T: 22901145 Dina Hallak Administrative Coordinator, IBS E: dina@kibs.edu.kw training@kibs.edu.kw T: 22901164 Fax 22901185, 22407276 T: 22901100 Ext. 414, 240, 239