Getting the aPHR

[@shauvonbatiste8605]

Thank you for making this video, you’re right there isn’t a lot of first hand experience examples of aphr out there.

[@mrswatkins_21]

Great content! I am taking the aPHR in January. I've actually been working in HR since 2015 mostly in Talent Acquesition (Recruiting and Onboarding) and most recently in Talent Development. I actually qualified to take the PHR and SHRM, but decided to move forward with the aPHR since most of my career has been more administrative in nature. I heard the aPHR is technically entry level, but also better for people in the field who have not had a lot of exposure to HR Management.

[@googoomoomooxD]

HOW DID YOU DO??

[@mrswatkins_21]

@Danny P I take it January 20th.

[@authoralyssaclay]

That is awesome!! Best of luck, I think that the aPHR will be a great certification based on your background and a lot of the information will help with the PHR exam if you ultimately decide to test in the future :)

[@googoomoomooxD]

@@mrswatkins_21 Good luck! I just bought my test and testing supplies earlier this week. The goal is to take it by April / May.

[@1CoolL7]

You don't wanna take the PHR vs aPHR? You have more than the qualifications and knowledge.. you may be underestimating yourself!

[@nikiaantonette]

First things first CONGRATULATIONS ON PASSING 🎉🎉🍾🥂 our stories are so similar I too have been doing HR a little over a year now also I am taking the aPHR exam this fall and my employer paid for it as well. Also I have the same exact package that you have. Lol, thanks so much for doing this video, it has been hard finding a video about the aPHR exam specifically. I too have been pacing myself and reading page by page, I have been doing the flash cards as I go though, and yes those exams are funny. Thanks again this was helpful!!

[@authoralyssaclay]

Thanks Nikia!!! Best of luck with your exam 😊

[@cheyautuhh]

So glad I found this video! It sounds like our stories are very similar - I just reached my one-year anniversary at my job and am looking for a way to further my professional growth by getting a certification in HR. My background is in psychology, and I am very new to the world of HR/business :) I think I am going to use the same study materials as you and work towards getting my aPHR over the next year!

[@authoralyssaclay]

That is awesome! It sounds like we do have a lot in common :)

[@pari2244]

Love these videos. Please make more video on specific jobs you can get with aphr and how you can move up and maybe if it’s worth it. ? Thanks so much again for the detailed video.

[@authoralyssaclay]

Thank you for your positive feedback!! I am hoping to make more HR related videos in the future :)

[@Midori242]

Congratulations on your success. Are you able to say what the format of the exam was (multiple choice, short answers, essays). How many questions are asked?

[@lupitaencinas4359]

Yes please I need this info too. It would be very helpful.

[@authoralyssaclay]

It was a few years ago but I believe they were mostly multiple choice. I vaguely remember there being about 5 short essay style questions. You might be able to find it on HRCI’s website :)

[@Midori242]

@@authoralyssaclay thanks a bunch

[@d.rabbit7276]

Hi there Alyssa. I've been an attorney for over 20 years, but think I want to get out of the legal game. (I might've missed if you already stated) Is the exam largely multiple choice, fill in's, or essay based? Lastly, 80+ percent passage rate sounds good. But at $400, no one wants to fall into the 20% percentile.

[@authoralyssaclay]

To my recollection, I believe there were 5 short response questions but majority of the test was multiple choice.

[@suhasinisukavashi339]

Hi,Can you please link the purchase link to the bundle u purchased ?Thank U

[@authoralyssaclay]

here it is! :) www.hrcp.com/products/aphr-exam-2023-aphr-certification-preparation-program-print-and-online-edition-waudio-622/

[@suhasinisukavashi339]

@@authoralyssaclay thank u love

[@yosoyasya1948]

Alyssa, thank you so much for sharing the information in such details. I take into account any piece of advice you give in the video! Very useful video for someone starting to prepare for the exam. Congratulations! ❤

[@authoralyssaclay]

I'm very glad you found this video so helpful! Thank you for the positive feedback :)

[@jesuisassia4517]

Hi Alyssa! I come back to your short, but highly useful video, to say thank you!!! I have passed my exam, by having in mind some of the ideas shared by you, like - if you see an unfamiliar question - don't panic, it can be one of those not counting against your overall score. Your video also helped me while preparing for the exam, especially - to consider not memorizing all the preparation test questions, which became very handy, because not even a single question repeated. Although, I too plan to apply for PHR, however, video on the experience with re-certification credits, later on, would be great too :) Anyway, thank you again, sharing is a powerful tool!

[@authoralyssaclay]

That's a great idea! I'm currently working to re-certify and would definitely like to document the process to help others. I'm so happy to hear that you passed, great work!!

[@dhruvishukla4171]

Thank you so much for making this video!!! I am having aphri on 31 may and thank you for sharing your experience. Also I have a question are all question in mcq format??

[@KnowUhh]

This video helped explain so much to me that seemed very vague. I take my test Friday, have been studying all summer, and currently am an Operations Manager with a focus in HR management for a small company. I feel like im not even close to ready, but that so much of it will be logical reasoning. Trying to cram reading the book again focusing on sections i struggle remembering on the spot.

[@authoralyssaclay]

You got this! I hope your exam went well!

[@KnowUhh]

@@authoralyssaclay I passed! Actually used this video to strategize my last week of studying! Lol

[@ethananderson6444]

I'm glad I found this video! Thank you for the great info, really helpful!

[@authoralyssaclay]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Christina-212]

🤔 I wonder if I could prepare for the Aphr exam (7 weeks) before commencing my master's program on 6/26.

[@authoralyssaclay]

You might be able to! It really depends on your familiarity with the material.

[@destinirose]

Thank you so much for this video. It was very insightful!

[@authoralyssaclay]

You are so welcome!

[@amberorozco5401]

Hi Alyssa, your video is informative. I'm noting the fact that you mentioned the importance of buying the textbook the year I plan on taking the aPHR exam. I will most likely buy the study prep material via HRCI, but it does not specifically say the year "2023" study material, but I will have to find their contact info to ask.. Would you still say it was worth buying their material?

[@authoralyssaclay]

I would recommend buying their prep material(s). They have a pack that includes the textbook, flash cards, and exam questions this is what I purchased. I found that between these three methods of studying that they provided, they were spot on with the exam questions. At first you might be overwhelmed by the content (there's a lot) but I think that the HRCI study material is very accurate (since they produce the exams).

[@Tnigs]

Hi! Can you please provide the exact difference between APHR and APHRI?

[@authoralyssaclay]

The aPHRi is international.

[@ThePlasticBowl]

Congratulations!

[@nataliazuniga6291]

Hi Alyssa, where can I purchase the study material or learning Package?

[@authoralyssaclay]

Hi Natalia, I would recommend buying the study materials from HRCP since they proctor and create the final exam.

[@ozairijazkiani5803]

Hi there, Alyssa. I need to ask that for aPHR, what is the passing percentage of exam? Is it difficult to pass or manageable if i study for two months seriously?

[@authoralyssaclay]

I would say that if you study seriously for 2 months you’d be likely to pass. I believe the passing percentage for the aPHR is about 80%

[@jaycelyncurrington8416]

Congratulations! Thank you for this video. Did you take the test in person or online? And we’re there many math problems? I have heard that there are none of the calculation questions, but I have also heard that there are a lot 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@authoralyssaclay]

I took the exam online!! I was struggling a lot with the math equations on the study exams so I remember hoping that they weren’t on the test. If there were any, I think at most there may have been 1-2 math questions. Like I said, the math equations were not my strong area but I still passed so if you are nervous about the math problems I’d focus your time on studying other content. I hope that helps!!

[@clay.williams2020]

Hi Alyssa! Thank you so much for the content. After watching this video, I felt that I had to subscribe to your channel :). I do have a question though: I am about to graduate with a BA in political science and have decided to study for the aPHR over this summer hoping to land an entry level HR position after graduation. With this in mind, do you think the aPHR would be a good starting point to kind of get my foot in the door in hr with a completely different bachelors field? Also I have seen that there are graduate certificates for HR, do you think the aPHR would be better for my position than looking at those at the moment?

[@authoralyssaclay]

Hi Clay, I'm so glad to hear that my video was helpful! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation as well :) I have seen graduate certificate programs before and I personally think that you are better off focusing on the aPHR based on what you've shared. I would recommend looking into a graduate certificate program once you've been in HR for 6 months- 2 years and are sure that this is something you want to stick with as a career choice. Graduate certificates (at least the ones I've seen) are more expensive whereas certifications like the PHR and aPHR are guaranteed to hold value in within the HR field and are less expensive to obtain. I hope that helps!

[@marthaholleman4613]

Can you give me a link to the book you used? I just signed up to take the exam and bought another prep course which is all online. I'd like an actual book to look at and study from!

[@authoralyssaclay]

Hi Martha! This is what I used to study for the exam. HRCP is definitely pricier than other alternative courses or textbooks. However, since they administer the exam, I found it to be a worthwhile investment. I hope that helps!! www.hrcp.com/products/2022-aphr-certification-preparation-program-print-and-online-edition-576/

[@carynoglevie]

@@authoralyssaclay Hi Alyssa! Was this the study guide that included the exam and application fees?

[@apipernog]

@@authoralyssaclayhey Alyssa, you mentioned on the video you used the HRCI material but the link is to the HRCP page. Is that correct?

[@angelenefernandez6268]

Love it. So helpful. Question...how long did it take for your application to be approved? and what was the time between the approval and the time you're able to take the exam? Thanks in advance for your help!

[@authoralyssaclay]

Hi Angelene, I recall the application/approval being immediate for this exam. I know with other non-entry level exams that this is not the case. However, since this exam is entry level I suspect that all applicants are immediately approved.

[@kaushika972]

hey, what resource or book did you use to prepare for the test? can you please drop in the link?

[@authoralyssaclay]

This was the package that I purchased: www.hrcp.com/products/aphr-exam-2023-aphr-certification-preparation-program-print-and-online-edition-waudio-622/

[@j.i.mdelagarza5318]

Hi Alyssa! Thank you for the video it is really informative. The bundle you purchased did it come with the live class? Also, I believe the price just went up, the price is now $775. I recently graduated with my BA in HR and want to something to back me up since I don't have the 2-3 years of experience to back me up.

[@authoralyssaclay]

The bundle does not come with any live classes. I know that there are some sets that are more expensive that others. Some include anywhere from 1-4 of the study material types ie. flash cards, textbook, online texts, and exams. I also know that there are sets that include the cost of the exam. HRCI prep materials are definitely some of the priciest on the market no doubt. I think this could be a great option for you to gain some more experience and will also show potential employers that you are serious about the field.

[@Monawaat_Shaeeka]

is it a difficult exam for ppl who are English speakers as a second language?

[@authoralyssaclay]

I cannot speak from personal experience since my first language is English but they may offer the exam in other languages. This is something you could into on the HRCP site

[@thewordsmith5440]

I want to get into HR. I have a Communication degree and want to get the aPHR.

[@authoralyssaclay]

I definitely think this would be a great certificate to pursue! Your background is very relevant to the HR field.

[@pari2244]

Can you talk more about some exam questions ?

[@authoralyssaclay]

Unfortunately, I don't remember many but as mentioned - they are similarly structured to the HRCP study exam questions although none of the questions will be verbatim on the real exam.

[@laVieVv]

Thanks for video 🎉

[@abdirazakmohamedmuhaajin]

congratulations madam, and thanks for your effort to help us all, have you done the PHR yet? #AlyssaClay

[@authoralyssaclay]

Not Yet! Hoping to attain the PHR in the next 1-2 years though :)

[@abdirazakmohamedmuhaajin]

Good luck madam@@authoralyssaclay

[@arelypalomino9352]

What’s the link where you buy the study guides.

[@authoralyssaclay]

www.hrcp.com/products/aphr/

[@2201sunflower]

Hi, thanks for the great content. Can you please suggest to me where to start from? I have done MBA HR back in India in 2007, and have almost 1 year of experience there. But I don't have HR experience in US. Have admin experience though. How did you get in HR job wo having certification? Do you feel experience would help me rather than a certi? Or first should I get certification and then find work? Thanks in advance :)

[@authoralyssaclay]

I think a certification that is US specific would be a great option for you. The aPHR reviews a lot of the US federal standards, labor laws, and OSHA rights. It definitely sounds as though you have a lot of experience in HR so I would work towards attaining a certificate that reviews U.S. specific legalities.

[@veniar1561]

This was sooooo helpful thank you!!!!

[@mahiemfatima9160]

And is it provide us training then take the exam aur straight away u give ur exam for aphr

[@authoralyssaclay]

Hi Mahiem, I believe there were a few pre-exam questions to introduce the format of the test without affecting your score.

[@veniar1561]

Hi I am currently not working in HR but I do want to transition over to HR. Do you think that I should go ahead and study for this test or should I try to get a job in HR first and get a little experience and then take the test. Or do you feel that this having this certification will benefit me and help me get a position in HR since I don’t have any experience.

[@authoralyssaclay]

I think that the aPHR would be a great start to stand out amongst other candidates applying for the same HR positions. You don't need to have any experience in HR in order to gain the aPHR certificate, in fact, the cert. is designed for folks who are trying to break into the HR field. If you have no previous experience in HR however, I would anticipate the studying process to take a little bit longer. I know that I was able to pass the exam in only a few months since these were all subjects that I handle within my work day-to-day. I could see the studying process taking slightly longer for someone who was less familiar with these concepts. Best of luck!

[@desmchavez]

Hello! Do you know if the aPHR and PHR study material is the same?

[@authoralyssaclay]

Hi Destiny, I think that some of the study material may overlap but the focus categories on the PHR exam are different than the aPHR exam which leads me to believe they require different study materials.

[@SouBrunaCampelo]

Hi Alyssa! Thank you again for the video! This is the third time I hear! 😃 I will take the Exam in a few weeks, but I will take the aPHRi (international). So, I would like to ask you if you know whether the aPHRi also has these Legislation questions. 😅 Thank you so much!!!

[@authoralyssaclay]

Best of luck!! Unfortunately, I cannot attest to the aPHRi (I haven't taken it) but I'd be curious to hear about this after you've taken the exam :)

[@SouBrunaCampelo]

@@authoralyssaclay Hi Alyssa!!! I did pass my EXAM! 🤩🤩🤩 I am very happy and I want to thank you for Your helpful tips! About the Legislation questions: I managed to ask to the HRCP and they sad that there aren’t questions about Legislation on the aPHRi exam, and it’s true!

[@authoralyssaclay]

@@SouBrunaCampelo So glad to hear it, congratulations!

[@c.r.dobson5663]

very helpful tips. thx

[@mahiemfatima9160]

Heyy , on what basis does it count ur scores like I know 700 is the score so what criteria is for 700..

[@authoralyssaclay]

Hi Mahiem, I know that there were 65 graded questions on the exam. I'm not sure how many points each question is or if some questions are weighted. Sorry!

[@yolow69]

So how long is the test?

[@authoralyssaclay]

It's timed, the maximum amount of time is 2 hours and 15 minutes. I recall it taking me at least one and a half hours.

[@kamvice]

good job

[@jaepanergo4526]

How hard was the APHR exam?

[@authoralyssaclay]

It was challenging, I would definitely put your best efforts into studying even if you are advanced in your HR career. I truthfully didn't know if I would pass upon first attempt after 4 months of studying. On the bright side, this exam does have close to an 80% pass rate which is encouraging.

[@gghhdd892fgf9]

i am very new to the whole HR world i never got a job in HR so i thought the aPHR is the best exam for me cuz it only required high school education

[@authoralyssaclay]

I agree! I think the aPHR would be great place to start. As I mentioned in my reply to someone else, there is no work experience or college education required :)

[@Insafbinrafeeque]

I am preparing aphr examination

[@moueali2843]

Can you send me the material ?

[@authoralyssaclay]

You can find study materials here: www.hrcp.com/

[@moueali2843]

@@authoralyssaclay It’s too much money For me , could you Help me by sending your copy of it by E-mail ?

[@douglaselsworthhenry]

I just got mine yesterday!

[@authoralyssaclay]

Congratulations!! That is so exciting :)

[@colleenreich6883]

Hi @douglaselsworthhenry how hard would you say the exam was? I have mine this week and am having test anxiety!

[@kholood-hm9983]

Why everyone is talking about aphr but no speak about aPHRi 😢

[@thezast6]

What is aPHR?

[@authoralyssaclay]

Associate Professional in Human Resources Certification :)

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