The Growing Demand for Certified Senior Human Resources Professionals®

Have you thanked your human resources professional lately? If not, maybe you should – their expertise is needed now more than ever!

Although hiring has been depressed throughout the pandemic, organizations across all sectors are now increasingly looking to accelerate their hiring. As a result, human resources job postings have risen sharply and are now 52.5% above the pre-pandemic baseline. In addition, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), jobs in human resources are on an upward growth trend. Specifically, the number of employment opportunities in human resources is expected to grow by 9% from 2020 to 2030.. The BLS also estimates approximately 14,800 new HR job openings annually. These openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations, retire, or otherwise exit the labor force. The BLS further predicts that professional human resources managers will be needed to ensure that firms understand and adhere to complexities and expected changes to existing employment laws.

EXPAND YOUR HR SKILLS THROUGH CERTIFICATION

You can support the careers of your human resources professionals by offering them opportunities to expand and prove their skills through certification – and Skillsoft can help. We are pleased to announce a new 25-course curriculum intended to educate learners about the skills required to become a Senior Professional in Human Resources®, as they prepare for the HRCI® SPHR® certification exam. This offering rounds out the Skillsoft suite of certification readiness training for HRCI® credentials. HR Certification Institute® is the premier credentialing organization for the human resource profession, setting the standard for HR rigor, excellence, and expertise for more than 45 years. Available for U.S. operations, the SPHR® certification solidifies one’s credibility as an HR leader by demonstrating mastery of the strategic and policy-making aspects of HR management as practiced in the U.S.

Shown below are the 25 English titles included in our new curriculum; they can be found in a new channel titled Senior Professional in Human Resources® SPHR®. Several of the courses are available now. We’ll continue to release more courses each month; the entire 25-course curriculum will be available by January 31, 2022.

• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Introduction to SPHR®
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Employment Legislation
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Business Planning
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Strategic Management
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Business Management
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Business Leadership
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: HR Organization
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: HR Tools and Processes
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Talent Planning
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Managing within the Law
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Talent Sourcing
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Talent Acquisition
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Employee Management
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Organizational Development
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Performance Management
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Learning Management
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Job Architecture
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Compensation Management
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Benefits Management
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Human Relations
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Employee Engagement
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Labor Relations
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Safety and Health
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: Risk Management
• Senior Professional in Human Resources: SPHR® Exam Summary

Based on the current 2018 HRCI® SPHR® certification exam, these courses range in duration from 30 minutes to 2+ hours, and each is eligible for between 0.5-3 NASBA CPE credits. Expertise levels ranges from Beginner to Expert. These self-paced courses feature a self-assessment, study guide, and tips for passing the exam. The content is aligned to HRCI® functional areas with a series of videos compiled into courses. As with all of our Percipio courses, your learners enjoy 24x7 access to content.

WHO GETS CERTIFIED?

They are leaders of a broad range of enterprises, including large multinational corporations, small businesses, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, publicly traded companies, government entities, universities, military branches and more. HR professionals are professionals in the people business, stewards of the workforce, and instigators of larger corporate conversations. The community of HRCI® credential holders are dedicated HR practitioners, willing mentors, and trusted strategic partners, serving both their organizations and the HR profession. The HRCI® community of credentialed professionals also represents all levels of HR job experience and seniority. Specifically, the level of HR expertise within the community of HRCI® certified professionals includes:

• Vice President and above: 8%

• Director-level: 21%

• Manager-level: 33%

• Specialist: 38 %

Certification is a career-long commitment that demonstrates dedication and credibility to employers, clients, staff members and professional peers. Certification also attests to the investment made in HR career goals and holds a recognized place in the profession. To become certified, candidates must meet strict professional experience and educational requirements before taking the exam. Their certification status is displayed by putting the credential after their name. To remain certified, certification holders must stay current in the HR profession and recertify every three years.

JUMP START YOUR HR CAREER

If you have employees who are not quite ready for these senior level courses but would like to establish themselves in the human resources field, we invite you to review our Professional in Human Resources® PHR® curriculum. Also available in our Business Skills offering, these (non-senior) courses are intended for those who want to learn about the skills required to become a Professional in Human Resources as they prepare for the HRCI® PHR® certification exam.

FIND OUT MORE

Find out more about an HRCI® certification and how it benefits your employees and your organization.

Reach out to your Skillsoft Customer Success Manager or Account Executive to learn more about our exciting new Senior Professional in Human Resources® SPHR® curriculum, and help your employees join the exclusive group of less than 50,000 SPHR® HRCI® certificate holders today!

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