HRCI Certification Guide Ninth Edition (Paperback)

by Raymond B. Weinberg SPHR CCP (Author)

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This thorough test preparation guide is an ideal tool for human resources professionals preparing for certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and is the only guide prepared by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), the certifying body for these exams. A topical outline of the body of knowledge of human resource management, from which the certification examinations are drawn, is featured, including management staffing, family and social issues that affect the workplace, employee rights, and international competition. Tips for exam preparation, a practice exam, a bibliography, and reference lists are also included.

About the Author

Raymond B. Weinberg, CCP, SPHR, is a former board member of the Human Resources Certification Institute and is the author of several previous editions of the HRCI Certification Guide.

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Product Details Paperback: 109 pages Publisher: Society For Human Resource Management; 9 edition (April 1, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 1586440640 ISBN-13: 978-1586440640 Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #715,350 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• PHR/SPHR: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide by Anne Bogardus on page 18
• HR from the Heart: Inspiring Stories and Strategies for Building the People Side of Great Business by Libby Sartain on page 241
• PHR/SPHR: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide by Anne M. Bogardus on page 17

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12 Reviews 5 star:  (3) 4 star:  (4) 3 star:  (1) 2 star:  (1) 1 star:  (3)           Average Customer Review 3.2 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 37 of 39 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Not a study guide at all, November 26, 2003 By A Customer This review is from: Certification Guide (HRCI) (Paperback) This book contains a 125-question practice exam, with answers and rationale behind the answers for each question. Most other information in the book can be obtained from the HRCI website, without buying a book. It is worth buying for the practice exam (taking the HRCI practice exam online costs $45), but not as anything other than a practice test. 59 of 65 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money!, February 19, 2003 By  Sarah Wescott-Aebersold (Redmond, WA United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Certification Guide (HRCI) (Paperback) All this is the instructions and qualifications for how to get PHR or SPHR certified. I did not find it helpful at all for the price! It does give a practice quiz (yes, just one) which I suppose is helpful but I would just go ahead and order prep materials and use those. If you are nervous about standardized tests then I guess it's somewhat helpful because it goes in to how to take them and alotting your time...but if you are well-seasoned in them or any testing (as I am) then I would say don't bother. 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars High-level orientation to the PHR/SPHR exam, October 2, 2001 By A Customer This review is from: Certification Guide (Paperback) This book provides a helpful overview to orient a candidate to understanding the look/feel of the PHR/SPHR exam. However, this book will not prepare a candidate for the exam. It provides more sample questions then the free certification handbook and can be a good place to start if you are unfamilar with the exam. However,individuals looking to minimize $$$ spent and interested in certification should consider investing in a good HR text book (try Mathias & Jackson HR text and student resource guide) and/or consider an SHRM study course.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars thanks for the quick turnaround I recieved my books very quickly - I appreciate your service because this book does lie out the basics of the exam. Published on April 10, 2007 by Diane M. Mabry 2.0 out of 5 stars Overrated The HRCI is an incestuous organization more interested in financially preying on others in the HR community than actually sharing HR knowledge. Read more Published on January 4, 2007 by reerc 4.0 out of 5 stars Kristina I took the PHR/SPHR certification class. The class did not prep me all that well. I relied on reading & re-reading the textbooks and the HRCI Cert. Guide. Read more Published on March 20, 2006 by K. Buksa 1.0 out of 5 stars PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide by Anne Bogardus For many years, I have coordinated a study group for human resource individuals taking the PHR/SPHR certification test. I would not recommend this book. Read more Published on February 17, 2006 by P. Thoms 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource for PHR/SPHR Certification I used an earlier version of this manual as a guide to study for the SPHR examination. That's exactly what this manual is: a guide to help professionals in human resources to pass... Read more Published on June 26, 2003 by Ronald L. Mcninch Jr. 4.0 out of 5 stars Why It's of Value This guide goes beyond identifing the correct answers for the practice questions. As with many multiple choice exams, often more than one answer choice is plausable. Read more Published on May 17, 2002 1.0 out of 5 stars Bad representation of a guide I was extremely disappointed to see what the Certification Guide had to offer. It simply provides mores sample test questions than the free certification guide that you can... Read more Published on February 26, 2002 5.0 out of 5 stars It's the Only Book You Need to Pass the SPHR! An experienced HR person can pass the SPHR using this guide and the internet. That's all, no other books. Read more Published on June 21, 2001 4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Tool for Preparation of Certification This is a "gotta have" in preparation forcertification as a HR Professional. Even if you've been practicingfor years, it's helpful to use the sample test and review... Read more Published on March 29, 2000 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 109 pages
• Publisher: Society For Human Resource Management; 9 edition (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586440640
• ISBN-13: 978-1586440640
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #715,350 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a study guide at all, November 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Certification Guide (HRCI) (Paperback)

This book contains a 125-question practice exam, with answers and rationale behind the answers for each question. Most other information in the book can be obtained from the HRCI website, without buying a book. It is worth buying for the practice exam (taking the HRCI practice exam online costs $45), but not as anything other than a practice test.

59 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money!, February 19, 2003

By	Sarah Wescott-Aebersold (Redmond, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Certification Guide (HRCI) (Paperback)

All this is the instructions and qualifications for how to get PHR or SPHR certified. I did not find it helpful at all for the price! It does give a practice quiz (yes, just one) which I suppose is helpful but I would just go ahead and order prep materials and use those. If you are nervous about standardized tests then I guess it's somewhat helpful because it goes in to how to take them and alotting your time...but if you are well-seasoned in them or any testing (as I am) then I would say don't bother.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars High-level orientation to the PHR/SPHR exam, October 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Certification Guide (Paperback)

This book provides a helpful overview to orient a candidate to understanding the look/feel of the PHR/SPHR exam. However, this book will not prepare a candidate for the exam. It provides more sample questions then the free certification handbook and can be a good place to start if you are unfamilar with the exam. However,individuals looking to minimize $$$ spent and interested in certification should consider investing in a good HR text book (try Mathias & Jackson HR text and student resource guide) and/or consider an SHRM study course.