aPHR Associate Professional in Human Resources

aPHR Certification Overview
Designed for those starting a career in HR or managing people without formal HR training, the aPHR builds foundational knowledge you can apply right away.

aPHR Exam Weighting by Functional Area
Functional Area 01 | Talent Acquisition (19%)
Functional Area 02 | Learning & Development (15%)
Functional Area 03 | Compensation & Benefits (17%)
Functional Area 04 | Employee Relations (24%)
Functional Area 05 | Compliance & Risk Management (25%)

Functional Area 01 | Talent Acquisition (19%)
Fundamental understanding of all aspects related to the talent acquisition process; including planning, sourcing, recruiting, screening, selection, hiring, and onboarding of a new hire.
Knowledge of:
01. Methods to Identify Staffing Needs
02. Talent Sourcing Tools and Techniques
03. Recruiting Procedures and Selection Strategies
04. The Hiring and Onboarding Lifecycle
05. Technology for Recruiting and Applicant Data Management

Functional Area 02 | Learning & Development (15%)
Assessing the needs of the organization and understanding the techniques and methods for delivering training programs in order to provide employees with the tools, skills, and knowledge to align with current and future organizational goals.
Knowledge of:
01. Purpose and Outcomes of Employee Orientation
02. Instructional Design Concepts and Learning Strategy Development
03. Training Formats and Delivery Techniques
04. Change Management Processes
05. Employee Development Tracking and Training Effectiveness Measurement

Functional Area 03 | Compensation & Benefits (17%)
Understanding elements of the total rewards package including compensation, benefits programs, retirement planning and how they support organizational competitiveness.
Knowledge of:
01. Compensation Strategy Development and Administration
02. Health Benefit and Insurance Programs
03. Wellness and Fringe Benefit Programs
04. Retirement Plans and Enrollment Requirements
05. Wage Statements and Payroll Processing

Functional Area 04 | Employee Relations (24%)
Understanding the methods organizations use to monitor and address morale, performance, and retention. Balancing the operational needs of the organization with the well-being of the individual employee.
Knowledge of:
01. Mission, Vision, and Values Statements
02. HR Support for Organizational Goals and Operations
03. Employee Engagement and Satisfaction Improvement Techniques
04. Workforce Management Throughout the Employee Lifecycle
05. Employee Complaints, Investigations, and Conflict Resolution Procedures
06. Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives and Their Impact

Functional Area 05 | Compliance & Risk Management (25%)
Complying with laws, regulations and policies, and educating stakeholders in order to identify, mitigate, and respond to organizational risk. Awareness of records management, storage, and retention regulations and reporting requirements.
Knowledge of:
01. Employment Laws and Regulations Related to Talent Acquisition and Employee Rights
02. Employment Laws and Processes in Union Environments
03. Compensation and Benefits Laws and Regulations
04. Workplace Health, Safety, Security, and Privacy Laws
05. Workplace Risk Assessment and Mitigation Techniques
06. Organizational Restructuring Initiatives and Business Continuity Risks

Exam Format and Length
Exam Time: 1 hours and 45 minutes (plus 30 minutes administration time)
Exam Length: 65 scored questions + 25 pretest questions
Computer-based exam at a Pearson VUE testing center or at your home or office using OnVUE

Exam and Application Costs
Exam Fee*: $300.00 + Application Fee: $100.00

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