Is getting a HR certificate worth it?

Even if you already have a job in HR, obtaining an HR certification can still be worth the expense and effort when it comes time to ask for a raise. HR certification is one way to prove you have the knowledge and skills to move up in your career, and can increase your chances of getting a promotion by 29 percent.

Do you need training to be in HR?

Most professionals in HR have at least a bachelor’s degree with common majors including human resources, business, and psychology. You can certainly work in the field of HR without a degree, but, increasingly your competition for the available jobs has a degree.

Can I get a job in HR with just a certificate?

Experts say that yes, you can. “There is no barrier to entry to work in HR,” says Matt Stollak, SPHR, Associate Professor of Business Administration at St. Norbert College. On-the-job experience, online learning and certifications are all credible sources of HR knowledge.

What percentage of HR professionals are certified?

About 12 percent of HR professionals in the U.S. hold a certification. HRCI boasts about 145,000 current certifications and SHRM boasts about 92,000.

How much does someone with a PHR make?

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $151,500 and as low as $25,000, the majority of salaries within the PHR jobs category currently range between $51,500 (25th percentile) to $89,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $139,000 annually across the United States.

What jobs can you get with an HR certificate?

What Jobs Are Available with a Human Resources Degree?

• Human Resources Specialists.
• Human Resources Managers.
• Training and Development Specialists.
• Training and Development Managers.
• Compensation, Benefits and Job Analysis Specialists.
• Compensation and Benefits Managers.
• Labor Relations Specialists.