Seeking Advice: What Part-Time HR Courses or Certifications Can Boost My Skills?

Aarna
Hi friends,

I have 2 years of experience in HR (MBA-HR), specializing in HR generalist and recruitment. I am looking to enhance my knowledge, so please guide me or suggest some latest part-time courses or certifications that will help me upgrade my skills.

I am eagerly waiting for your reply and will be thankful for your great advice and suggestions.

Regards,
Aarna
chum
Hi Aarna,

You can opt for SAP - HR. Hope you have an idea about SAP. If not, do let me know. I will get back to you. Keep rockin...
ukmitra
Opps Aarna, SAP is the best option. would cost appx 1.5 lac or more. There are plenty of traning institute who prepare candidates for the course and examination.

Others are option I would suggest are : You may not need a license to practice HR or benefits administration, but earning an HR certification tells your employer (and potential employers) that you know your stuff.

Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)

PHR:
Professional in Human Resources.
SPHR: Senior Professional in Human Resources.

GPHR: Global Professional in Human Resources.
PHR-CA; SPHR-CA: Same as above, but specifically concentrating on California's unique and complex HR laws.
Overview: 250 testing sites around the country administer a four-hour, multiple-choice exam for each of the certifications. Candidates must have at least two years' exempt-level HR experience. Recertification is every three years.
Cost: $250 to $425.
How to prepare: SHRM offers prep materials and courses based on an HRCI test outline that it updates every five years.
For more information: HRCI - PHR-SPHR-GPHR Certification.

WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals
CCP: Certified Compensation Professional
CBP: Certified Benefits Professional.

GRP: Global Remuneration Professional (aimed at a non-U.S. audience).
WLCP: Work-Life Certified Professional.
Overview: CCP and CBP require nine exams each; GRP requires eight exams; and WLCP requires four. Each has about 100 multiple-choice questions. Recertification is every three years.
Cost: $395 per exam. Most applicants take each exam immediately following a two-day WorldatWork seminar, for a total price of up to $1,810.
How to prepare: WorldatWork offers self-study materials and courses for test prep. Most pursue the certification over a four-year period.
For more information: WorldatWork.

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
CEBS: Certified Employee Benefit Specialist
GBA: Group Benefits Associate

RPA: Retirement Plans Associate
CMS: Compensation Management Specialist

Overview: The CEBS has eight exams; the others have three or four exams. To earn CEBS certification, the designee also must earn two of the other certifications.
Cost: $275 each.
How to prepare: For each exam, applicants purchase self-study materials or take a 15-week online course created by the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business.
For more information: International Foundation.

American Payroll Association (APA)
FPC: Fundamental Payroll Certification.
CPP: Certified Payroll Professional.

Overview: For payroll beginners, the FPC requires one exam. The CPP requires completion of the FPC, three years as a payroll professional and either four two- to three-day classes or two payroll courses offered by the APA. The CPP recertification is every five years; the FPC is every three years.
Cost: $270-$335.
For more information: Payroll Education, Payroll Training, Certification and Payroll Compliance News. | American Payroll AssociationHome.


The best way to know about these courses are searching on net.

Hope above information is helpful

Regards,
Ukmitra

sweetball
Hi Rajani,

Can you please let me know where this seminar is? Is it in Mumbai or outside Mumbai?
mmd.niyaz
Hi Seniors,

I recently completed my MBA and joined an organization as an HR executive. Now, I would like to do a software course related to HR platforms. However, most of my friends are suggesting that joining the course as a fresher is worthless. I am in a dilemma; please guide me on whether I should join or not. If I can, please provide information about the courses that I can join.

Thank you.
Shukla Punam
Hi Ukmitra,

I just wanted to know if the institute you provided, the American Payroll Association, offers online training.
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