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The SHRM Learning System 2006 Certification Prep 6 Module SET (PHR/SPHR Certification, Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and Supplement)

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I used the 2007 SHRM learning system and took the PHR in Jan 2009 and passed the exam! Even though my system was 2 years old, it still covered everything I needed to know for the exam. The SHRM system really prepared me for the exam. It was A LOT of studying (50+ plus hours over 3 months), but worth it. I recommend reading all 6 of the books in the system, listen to the web casts, take all the practice exams on the CD (over and over again), and study the flash cards (you can print from the CD).
There is a lot of information in these books and it reads like a college textbook so it can be hard to remain focused for a long time. I would read for about 20 minutes, do something for a while, go back and read some more and so on.

I found these books very irritating, because I am a very linear thinker and they are organized very poorly. If you can get past how poorly written they are, this is a helpful resource for studying for the PHR test. However, I suggest using it with at least one other resource. If you are just wanting to learn about HR, there are other introductions to HR that are better written and say just as much in about 1/4 the space. If you are looking for resources to help you as a practicing HR professional, look for some topical resources that go into greater detail.