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How would your life be different?

What do you see at that finish line? 

  • A promotion or salary increase 

  • You’re trying to break into a career in HR. So you see a new job in a new area that you’ll love! 

  • A new job at a different company 

  • Being able to back up what your instincts already tell you! 

  • The ability to demonstrate expertise and knowledge. Having the designation behind your name is PROOF of your expertise!

  • Feeling confident in your role and what you’re doing

  • Everyone has their own reasons!

  • From a 2018 HR Certification study by Payscale,

    "the percent boost in pay associated with having an HR certification is 31.6 percent".

     It also showed that median pay increased by 50% from a PHR to SPHR certification and 54% increased from SHRM-CP to SHRM-SCP certification.  By getting an HR certification, you are proving your expert knowledge in the HR field.

    HR certifications pay off. How will you learn that foundational HR knowledge and pass the exam?

    4 Reasons Getting HR Cert Is Your Next Best Step

  • Job Opportunities. According to softwareadvice.com, “42% of companies noted that an HR certification was either preferred or required.”

  • More Money. $$! According to Payscale, “with the exception of the aPHR, all certification types led to a boost in pay for those who have it.”

  • Promotions! Career Development! According to PayScale’s study, “Having an HR certification positively influences an HR pro’s chances of being promoted, and this holds true for every job level.” In this [HR assistant] entry- level role, 82% report they have been promoted in the last 5 years versus just 68% of those who aren't certified." At the HR Director level, HR credentials increase the chances of promotion by 25%.

  • Gain the knowledge, confidence and proof of your expertise. While preparing for the HR cert exam, you'll be studying and gaining all that HR knowledge to excel in HR. Once you pass the exam, you'll not only feel the confidence in yourself, but you'll have the proof of your expertise.

  • My students who IMPLEMENTED my HR Study Strategy paired with my Step-By-Step Study Success Calendar have a 100% pass rate.

    "I found Ashley and the team to be highly responsive, very professional, and most importantly eager to ensure we received the knowledge we need to pass the HR Certification Exam. The course reviews key points and additionally the trainer includes her personal HR & legal experiences throughout to help us gain perspective and applicability. The course is engaging and interactive which helped me retain the large volume of material. I would highly recommend this course for any of your HR prep needs."



    Ann Le, Recruitment Consultant/Career Coach/Job Developer


    "I am so glad I took Ashley’s prep-course. It is well formatted, organized, and engaging. It included not only the live, interactive course but also access to tips, tools, and recordings of the classes so you can revisit/review as needed. I highly recommend this course!"

    Kate Tyler, SPHR, People Professional




    “I enjoyed the class interactive learning through the games and team questions. I also really appreciate Ashley’s willingness to continue to assist us with any questions we may have. This is very unlikely from a teacher/professor so this is something very unique about Ashley. In addition, I really appreciated how great her team facilitated the interactive games and questions.” 




    Espie Free, Director of Human Resources





    “I really enjoyed this HR Certification Prep course. Our instructor Ashley was always organized, prepared and brought passion to the course. She was knowledgeable and provided many ways for us to engage her and each other. I believe she truly cares about our success. She has a great team who ensured our online needs were met and we had a great platform to reference. I would certainly recommend this course to others considering HR certification.” 



    Ronicia Haughton, Compensation Analyst

    




    “This course was a great way to help prepare myself for my exam. It helps you to discipline yourself with making time to study, building strategies on how to study and prepare for the HR exam.” 



    Priscilla Vega, Talented Bilingual | Innovative HR Coordinator | Executive Assistant | Project Management



    “A must! The class environment was great.”

    Sarai Crowse, Office Manager, HR, AP/AR Specialist

    "Ashley authentically cares about her students doing well. She is knowledgeable and highly responsive. It is clear that she is passionate about HR and guiding others to do well in this field."

    Lizbeth Zepeda, SPHR, MBA

    "This class was great in so many ways. Ashley is willing to help at anytime during the course. Whether it is a phone call, email or anything else she is happy to provide help for us, students."

    Kevin Interiano, aPHR, PHR

    " I really enjoyed this course. Ashley was very supportive and caring. She truly cares in helping each student get what they need. She brought a lot of knowledge to the class. She also had past students come to answer any questions we had. I recommend this course to anyone wanting to be certified. "

    Jody Winger, HR Manager

    "Ashley was a great support during for our cohort. She was always available to answer questions. She made the course fun and interactive. Ashley's continued support beyond the conclusion of the course is appreciated and truly showcases her commitment and passion to help HR professionals succeed."

    Ruby Romo

    "I truly appreciate Ashley. Her inclusive and interactive style of teaching is unique and certainly impactful. Though I am from accounting and management background, I felt comfortable and encouraged to interact in her class. She emphasizes difficult to understand concepts that are made easy to understand. I highly recommend taking her PHR / SPHR class."

    Asif Paul, SPHR

    "The HR Certification Prep Course with Ashley was incredible. Ashley's interactive teaching style and guest speakers helped to keep me engaged in the material. She also assigned us each to an accountability pod and this was a great way to get to know other students and hold each other accountable. She genuinely cares about the success of each of her students and it shows. She went above and beyond for me during the final two weeks before I took the test. She believed in me and gave me the motivation I needed to get through the tough days of studying. I am forever grateful to Ashley and her course. I don’t think I would have passed the SPHR exam without her. I absolutely, without reservation, recommend this course!"

    Angela Reed, SPHR

    The HR Certification Course with Ashley was just what I needed. This is my first time studying for the HR certification, and I did not know what to expect. Ashley is very organized and the content of each lesson was easy to follow. I appreciate the time she spent answering questions and clarifying the material. She genuinely cares and wants to make sure that her students are prepared to succeed! I recommend this course for preparing for HR Certification. 

    Pamela Keller, Lead HR Coordinator

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    HR Certification Exam Prep Course Details

    HR Certification Prep Course Live Session

  • Class Period: February 8 - March 15, 2025

    Class Time: Saturdays, 9:00 - 10:30 AM PT (all live sessions will be recorded and posted in the Learning Management System/LMS)

    Structure: On-Demand Pre-Recorded Lessons + 

    6 Weekly Instructor Led Live Sessions (Virtual) + LMS Platform

    Exams Supported: PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

    LIMITED TIME BONUS!

    To PASS the exam, we need all the practice we can get, so we've created a

    Bonus Practice Exam just for you. Free when you enroll NOW!

    Materials: HRCP materials are a separate charge, which include 5 books, flashcards, and practice exams. Upon purchase of our course, you'll receive an e-mail with our discount code and instructions on how to purchase HRCP materials. The cost of materials with our discount code is approximately $229 - $470 + shipping (depending on your selected format) and are purchased through HRCP directly.

    Course Syllabus

    Unit 0 (Prior to class starting): Overview and Introduction

    Unit 1: Business Management/Leadership and Strategy

    Unit 2: Talent Planning and Acquisition

    Unit 3: Learning and Development

    Unit 4: Total Rewards

    Unit 5: Employee and Labor Relations/Employee Engagement

    Review: Practice Questions and Final Review

    Register Today!

    What Makes Us Different?

  • I am one of the very few instructors that have both the HR expertise and the deep understanding of the legal/compliance requirements as an attorney

  • We limit the class size because I want each student to personally interact with me

  • We reinforce learning and make it fun by constantly improving and gamifying the learning experience

    • What you are expected to know to pass the exam requires a broad range of HR knowledge and competency. The reality is many are best practices that only large companies can implement, such as Fortune 100 companies who have the expertise and resources. With a decade at two Fortune 100 companies, I bring my real world, hands-on experience actually implementing these best practices, not only the book knowledge.

    Students who implemented my HR Study Strategy:

    100% of my students who implemented my study strategy paired with my Step-by-Step Study Success Calendar PASSED!

    Ashley authentically cares about her students doing well. She is knowledgeable and highly responsive. It is clear that she is passionate about HR and guiding others to do well in this field.

    Lizbeth Zepeda, SPHR, MBA

    The HR Certification Prep Course with Ashley was incredible. Ashley's interactive teaching style and guest speakers helped to keep me engaged in the material. She also assigned us each to an accountability pod and this was a great way to get to know other students and hold each other accountable. She genuinely cares about the success of each of her students and it shows. She went above and beyond for me during the final two weeks before I took the test. She believed in me and gave me the motivation I needed to get through the tough days of studying. I am forever grateful to Ashley and her course. I don’t think I would have passed the SPHR exam without her. I absolutely, without reservation, recommend this course!

    Angela Reed, SPHR

    In addition to the Pre-Recorded Lessons & Live Cohort, you will also receive these BONUSES:

      Complete Step-By-Step Study Success Calendar

      We equip you with the exact actions you need to take leading up to your exam date.

      Access to our Exclusive Resource Library

      Provides our online guide in our learning portal on the application and testing process for each of the HR certification exams (PHR/ SPHR and SHRM-CP/SCP) we support.

      Admission to the HR CPC Private Community

      A one of a kind community for our students to receive live support, connect with other students and alumni, and get feedback from other professionals in the HR field.

      Entry into our Accountability Pods

      Join a select group of driven individuals who are focused on passing the HR Certification Exam by helping each other set goals, celebrate milestones and receive encouragement and support.

      Limited Time Bonus! Extra Practice Exam

      To PASS the exam, we need all the practice we can get, so we've created a Bonus Practice Exam just for you. Free when you enroll NOW!

    This class was great in so many ways. Ashley is willing to help at anytime during the course. Whether it is a phone call, email or anything else she is happy to provide help for us students.

    Kevin Interiano, aPHR, PHR

    "I am so glad I took Ashley’s prep-course. It is well formatted, organized, and engaging. It included not only the live, interactive course but also access to tips, tools, and recordings of the classes so you can revisit/review as needed. I highly recommend this course!"

    Kate Tyler, SPHR

    "I truly appreciate Ashley. Her inclusive and interactive style of teaching is unique and certainly impactful. Though I am from accounting and management background, I felt comfortable and encouraged to interact in her class. She emphasizes difficult to understand concepts that are made easy to understand. I highly recommend taking her PHR / SPHR class."

    Asif Paul, SPHR

    Meet Your Instructor

    Founder | Employment Attorney | HR Expert

    Ashley Huynh, Esq., PHR, SHRM-CP

    Ashley Huynh’s mission is to support HR professionals' continual learning and to become experts in the HR field. She provides training, support, and mentorship to HR professionals as a speaker at PIHRA's annual HR Conference (CAHR23) and PIHRA's California Employment Law Update (CELU23), mentoring students for Cal Poly Pomona's and PIHRA DTLA mentorship programs, and a judge at the CalSHRM Student HR Competition. She has built her expertise over 25 years as a legal, business, and human resources leader for start-ups, mid-sized organizations, and Fortune 100 companies.

    She is the Founder of The HR Attorney, an employment law practice, and BEDR HR, which provides HR consulting services and training. Her expertise allows HR professionals to focus on growth while she supports them in HR compliance and litigation prevention. She is highly skilled in the full range of proactive HR compliance, including wage and hour audits, employee and management training, workplace harassment/ discrimination investigation, implementation of processes and policies to be in compliance with legal requirements, and employee handbook/policy development.

    Ashley has earned her J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law. In addition, Ashley has received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a specialization in Business Administration from UCLA, and has attained the PHR and SHRM-CP certifications.

    As seen below, Ashley is a recognized speaker:

    Frequently Asked Questions

    We know you'd still have questions, so that's why we prepared this section just for you.

    ▶ Is this course online or in-person? What if I miss a session?

    This course is online (virtual). It includes on-demand pre-recorded lessons in our learning portal / Learning Management System (LMS), along with a live session every week for 6 weeks. If you are busy and miss a live session, no worries! All live sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the LMS platform where each student will get access to the recording.

    ▶ Can you provide more details to the structure of the course?

    We've created pre-recorded lessons of the materials for the lectures that you will review ahead of time. This allows us to focus the live sessions on discussion, engaging/interactive materials, breakout sessions, practice questions, and Q&A which helps reinforce the learning from lecture, and increases your ability to retain what you've learned. Within the course lessons in the LMS, we've integrated practice questions to check your learning, and for you to submit your questions to your instructor.

    ▶ How much time do I need to invest per week to this course?

    In addition to the pre-recorded lectures in the LMS and our weekly live session, you should spend at least 4-5 hours each week studying. Typically, my students will take the exam within 2-4 works of finishing my live cohort, but I've had students take the exam much sooner, as early as 2 days after completing our last live cohort session and PASS.

    ▶ Do I need any experience for PHR or SPHR exam?

    Yes, please see details below about HRCI's eligibility criteria. 

    PHR

    For the PHR exam, you need:

    -A minimum of 1 year of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Master's degree or higher, OR

    -A minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Bachelor's degree, OR

    -A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with less than a High School diploma or (or equivalent)

    SPHR  

    For the SPHR exam, you need:

    -A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Master’s degree or higher, OR

    -A minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Bachelor’s degree, OR

    -A minimum of 7 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with less than a High School diploma or (or equivalent)

    ▶ Why take a course instead of self-study?

    Many students need a structured, paced course. With our course, we provide that structure along with direct support from the instructor and your peers, as well as live explanations that clarify points of confusion with real life examples. We incorporate live and asynchronous (on-demand) components, which includes interactive discussion and Q&A, along with reinforcing learning exercises and gamification. All live classes are recorded so that you can replay them if you aren't available or review the recording for additional learning. They are all accessible through our LMS platform along with our additional resources sections to support you. We also consult with an experienced instructional designer to continuously upscale our course. Our LMS is in addition to HRCP's materials and online portal which includes their books, multiple practice exams and flashcards which you purchase separately through HRCP’s website.

    ▶ Do I need any experience for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam?

    Yes, please see details below about SHRM's eligibility criteria. 

    SHRM-CP

    From SHRM's website, "candidates for the SHRM-CP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree or previous HR experience to apply; however, a basic working knowledge of HR practices and principles or a degree from an Academically Aligned program is recommended."

    SHRM-SCP

    For the SHRM-SCP exam, individuals should have "a work history of at least 3 years performing strategic level HR/HR-related duties; or for SHRM-CP credential holders who have held the credential for at least 3 years and are working in, or are in the process of transitioning to, a strategic level role." In addition, "applicants must be able to demonstrate that they devoted at least 1,000 hours per calendar year (Jan. – Dec.) to strategic level HR/HR-related work."

    ▶ How long do I have access to the LMS?

    You receive access to the LMS prior to the live sessions starting. The live sessions are 6 weeks, and you'll have access to the LMS for an additional 6 months after the end of the last live session. If you would like access for longer, please contact us. 

    Many students need a structured, paced course. With our course, we provide that structure along with direct support from the instructor and your peers, as well as live explanations that clarify points of confusion with real life examples. We incorporate live and asynchronous (on-demand) components, which includes interactive discussion and Q&A, along with reinforcing learning exercises and gamification. All live classes are recorded so that you can replay them if you aren't available or review the recording for additional learning. They are all accessible through our LMS platform along with our additional resources sections to support you. We also consult with an experienced instructional designer to continuously upscale our course. Our LMS is in addition to HRCP's materials and online portal which includes their books, multiple practice exams and flashcards which you purchase separately through HRCP’s website.

    No problem, you can apply what you paid for this program subscription towards our live cohort, so you'll just pay the difference. That means you don't have to choose one or the other. 

    Still have questions?

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