Human Resources Certifications

Upon completion of these courses at Wake Tech, you will be prepared to take the aPHR, PHR or SPHR certification exam from the Human Resources Certification Institute. No HR experience is required to take an exam, but you must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Complete each course in two months.

Financial assistance available

Don't have enough money to pay for a course? Right now, Wake Tech's Propel program offers scholarships that cover the cost of registration, fees, books, course-specific supplies and credentialing exams.

NOTE: Scholarship applications are currently closed and will reopen July 1.

Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)

Are you a recent graduate with an interest in a career in human resources, a professional looking to switch or advance your career, a manager who wants to expand your role or a member of the military transitioning into a civilian HR role? 

Wake Tech's Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) prep course is the perfect certification to help fast-track your career growth and provide you with the confidence to launch into the HR profession. The aPHR is the first-ever HR certification designed for professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey and proves your knowledge of foundational human resources concepts.

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Are you a human resources professional who has experience with program implementation, has a tactical, logistical orientation, is accountable to another HR professional within the organization and has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than the whole organization? 

If so, Wake Tech has the perfect program for you. Advance your HR career by earning the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification. Learn about business management, leadership and strategy, talent planning and acquisition, learning and development, total rewards and employee and labor relations/employee engagement.

Course details and registration information

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Course
The Professional in Human Resources(PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources(SPHR) Certification Prep
Name
SEF-3001JR1
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
Suggested Mini Catalog:
Professional Skills & Development
Service Industry

Current Mini Catalog:
aPHR
Professional Skills Development
Service Industry
Description
Are you a Human Resources Professional who has experience with program implementation, has a tactical/logistical orientation, is accountable to another HR professional within the organization, and has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than the whole organization?

If so, we have the perfect program for you. Advance your HR career by earning the Professional in Human Resources(PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources(SPHR).

Wake Technical Community College has partnered with the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), the governing body of the PHR/SPHR exam, to offer this program.
Course Objectives
  1. Upon successful completion of this prep course, participants are prepared to take the certification exam administered by the Human Resources Certification Institute.
Outline of Instruction
  1. Unit 1: Business Management/Leadership and StrategY
  2. Unit 2: Talent Planning and Acquisition
  3. Learning and Development
  4. Total Rewards
  5. Employee and Labor Relations/Employee Engagement
Contact Hours
36
CEU's
3.6
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
PHR: One year of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Master's degree or higher, have at least two years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Bachelor's degree, OR have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma.

SPHR:Four years of experience in a professional-level HR position+ a Master's degree or higher, five years of experience in a professional-level HR position+ a Bachelor's degree, OR seven years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma.
Text and Supplies Needed
N/A
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 80% or above
  2. Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Suggested Mini Catalog:
Professional Skills & Development
Service Industry

Current Mini Catalog:
aPHR
Professional Skills Development
Service Industry
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
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Course Contact Information
Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
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