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Global Professional in Human Resources — GPHR

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Description

Globalization is the defining political and economic 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 the most recently published test specifications. The exams are multiple choice and consist 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 the correct or "best possible answer." The answer to each question can be derived independently of the answer to any other question. Three hours are allotted to complete the exam.

Certifying Organization

Human Resource Certification Institute

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown
If significant work experience is needed? Unknown
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

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36 Human Resources programs on Career School App.

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On-CampusFinancial Aid
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On-CampusFinancial Aid
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OnlineFinancial Aid
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Next start
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OnlineFinancial Aid
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OnlineFinancial Aid
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Suggested because Global Professional in Human Resources applies to Compensation and Benefits Managers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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Other Certifications from Human Resource Certification Institute

Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)
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Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi)
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Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
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Professional in Human Resources - California (PHRca)
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Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi)
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Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
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Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi)
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