PHR®/SPHR® CERTIFICATION PREPARATION STUDY GROUP AT CRHRA

Our Study Group provides the body of knowledge required to take the PHR®/SPHR® Exams. For more information on the PHR® or SPHR® exam registration, requirements deadlines, and fees, please visit the HR Certification Institute: www.hrci.org

Study group participation is limited with priority to current qualified CRHRA members who intend to sit for exams in the upcoming testing window. Non-members (including non-active members) may register through the link and will be placed on a waiting list. The study group size is limited to 15 participants.

Study Group Cost: $425 for CRHRA members ($460 for non-members). Course materials and instruction are included in the cost of the study group.

Instruction/Materials: CRHRA uses materials provided by Human Resources Certification Preparation (HRCP)

Location: 136 Everett Road, Albany, NY 12205

Study Group Schedule: Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Note: At this time, we do not have any study groups scheduled.

Fall Study Group: Beginning September  (annually) 
Spring Study Group: Beginning February  (annually)

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For SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® Certification:
For the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®), please visit www.shrm.org/certification

SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® Certification Preparation Classes are available through SUNY Empire State. For more information please visit: https://shrm.esc.edu/shrm-partnership/

SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® Certification Preparation Course at The College of Saint Rose

An instructor-led preparation course if offered through The College of Saint Rose. For more information please visit: https://www.strose.edu/admissions/continuing-education/non-credit-programs/shrm/ or call 518-454-5144, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

**A 10% discount is being offered for CRHRA members who wish to take the Saint Rose SHRM course. To receive this discount, please contact Ms. Sharon Edwards-Grant, SHRM, SHRM-CSP at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

DENNIS RYAN SCHOLARSHIP

Objective: To award up to $250 per spring and fall SPHR/PHR study group to one study group participant, to help offset costs associated with the study group, study materials, and the cost of the test.

Process: Interested participants should obtain a Scholarship Request Form by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The deadlines for submitting the completed form back to this email address are as follows:

Scholarship Award: The scholarship award will generally be paid by check from CRHRA by  or November 30th (fall study group)April 30th (spring study group). Payment is contingent upon meeting eligibility criteria at the time of payment.