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The GPHR^® Exam

Globalization is a defining force in the world today. It requires new ways of thinking and responding. For HR professionals, recognizing and understanding this phenomenon is fast becoming a job requirement. The purpose of the Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR^®) certification is to assess your mastery of the necessary knowledge to be successful in this worldwide marketplace.

Exam questions reflect most recently published test specifications. The exam format is of multiple choice and consists of 150 scored questions plus 15 pretest questions randomly distributed throughout the exam (a total of 165 questions). Each question lists four possible answers, only one of which is correct or is the "best possible answer". Three hours are allotted to complete the exam. The exam is conducted online worldwide, through Prometric during pre-determined testing windows.

For full details on the GPHR^® exam, please visit the HRCI^® website (www.hrci.org) and download the GPHR^® Certification booklet.

Who should take the Exam?

HR professionals with at least two years of exempt-level (professional) experience whose responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing global HR strategies
• Managing HR operations overseas
• International assignment management

Profile of a GPHR^® candidate

• Establishes HR policies and initiatives that support the organization's global growth and reputation as an employer
• Designs organizational structures, programs and processes to achieve worldwide business needs
• Overseas international assignment strategies and policies
  
• Develops, implements and evaluates programs, processes and tools to ensure that they align with competitive practice, the organization's objectives and legal requirements
• Oversees the processes and practices that ensure favorable employment conditions balancing employer needs with employee rights and needs
• Has core knowledge of the organization's international HR Activities

The GPHR^® Functional Areas and Weightage on the Examination

Important
How to apply for the exam: This seminar is not a substitute for the certification examination. If you wish to take the GPHR^® examination, you must complete a separate application form available through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI^®) at www.hrci.org.

GPHR Exam Spring Testing Window
May 1-31, 2008 (four weeks)
Regular Deadline: March 14, 2008
Late Deadline: April 18, 2008

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