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Comment on Reserving a Date to Take the PHR SPHR GPHR or CA Exam

Olivia Vaca — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:16:50 GMT

It was very easy to schedule the test. The HRCI site has a direct link to Prometric and all one has to do is select the date and site location for availability. Once the date and location is selected, an e-mail is sent for confirmation and a reminder notice is sent one week before the test date with all the rules. Re-scheduling the test is also very easy. The center where I went didn’t allow for any watches or jewelry other than a wedding band, and no scarves. So please advice your students who have large sparklers not to bother putting it on. My other advice is to bring a water bottle to store in the locker as it is quicker to go to the locker to get a drink. I left my water bottle in the car and when I got thirsty I had to register out and back in which took a total of 3 minutes, and the test clock was still going against me.

Comment on Reserving a Date to Take the PHR SPHR GPHR or CA Exam

Tonya Baut — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:14:14 GMT

After you register with HRCI, you are given a ID and passcode for your test date. You are directed to another website (confusing…) that lists the dates and facilities. Once you login and the system has your profile you will be asked to select the type of Test (PHR, SPHR GPR, etc) and then you search by location and facility for the best match to your schedule and address. You select the date/facility/time for the test at this point. The lists are static information, not dynamic so have another open window available to do a map on the directions to the facility. Once you select the facility under the date, choose the time and confirm your selection. Be absolutely sure before you confirm the dates/time/facility, HRCI is not flexible with rescheduling.
I had my test date and facility chosen and completed in under 15 minutes, but that was after I figured out that I needed to actually login to another site. Hope this helps!

Happy to hear from you, take care,

Comment on Reserving a Date to Take the PHR SPHR GPHR or CA Exam

Teri Brun PHR — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:11:33 GMT

I set up the date and location - then HRCI verified.

Comment on Reserving a Date to Take the PHR SPHR GPHR or CA Exam

Nathan Rawls — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:58:39 GMT

I set it up through the HRCI website, and selected a test location. I had to use my ID given me in my eligibility letter, and then I was able to schedule it myself. They had several dates to choose from at the location I chose. Hope this helps.
Nathan Rawls, PHR

Comment on Reserving a Date to Take the PHR SPHR GPHR or CA Exam

Kim Osorio SPHR CA — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:56:49 GMT

Once you sign up for the test you can choose your preferred testing site. You go on the testing site to check dates and times. Each location has only a number of test times available so if you want a certain date or time you may have to look at other local testing sites.

They will have lockers at the test locations to put any personal belongings into as you cannot bring anything in with you.

Hope this helps and see you all soon.

Comment on Reserving a Date to Take the PHR SPHR GPHR or CA Exam

Marlette Miller PHR — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:46:16 GMT

You need to pick a location and the date/time. Once you register and pay for the test you get a confirmation email.

Comment on Reserving a Date to Take the PHR SPHR GPHR or CA Exam

Kim Lenderman PHR — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:42:33 GMT

I was able to pick the date, location and time for my exam. The
instructions on the HRCI web site are very user friendly. The things I
would recommend are to make sure each person is totally committed to this.
I really focused on my studying for the four weeks prior to the exam. (No
TV, etc, except on weekends.) I took what I got from the study group
practice tests and studied the areas where I missed. The other modules
where I knew the content I left aside until I reviewed the last week. I
also focused on what each case was about, not really focusing on the dates.
About a week before the exam, I took every question from the CD in the
SHRM Learning system. When I took the exam, I took 3hrs and 50mins to
complete it. I was able to go back and make a few changes because of
questions earlier in the exam that tied in to later questions. It made
sense when I went back. They also need to remember that it is federal and
not Ca. specific. I had a supervisor invite me to a Ca. law seminar while
I was studying for the exam and I had to decline so I wouldn't get
confused. He understood.
I hope this helps. Good luck to everyone.

Comment on Reserving a Date to Take the PHR SPHR GPHR or CA Exam

Kathy Ruffino SPHRCA — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:40:33 GMT

Go to http://www.prometric.com/HRCI/default.htm that's the Prometric site to schedule the exams. Click on the "start" button and follow the directions/prompts.

Comment on Reserving a Date to Take the PHR SPHR GPHR or CA Exam

Kathy Ruffino SPHRCA — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:38:54 GMT

Hi Jacquelyn,

I hope all is going well with your new class! I chose the location first on the test site and then a calendar pops up with the available dates and times. If the date and time you want is not available, the site will ask if you want to select a different site or date.

I would recommend choosing a date that affords you the time to prepare; try not to schedule it at the same time you're preparing for open enrollment or a huge presentation if at all possible!

That's my .02 - hope it helps.

Comment on Reserving a Date to Take the PHR SPHR GPHR or CA Exam

Karen Holloway PHR — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:36:27 GMT

Hi Jacquelyn,

Of course! As I recall I went to the Prometric testing center web site and found the location closest to my house which is in Redlands. I signed up on line for the first Saturday the test was offered after the class was completed. I was afraid I might forget stuff we recently studied if I didn’t do it right away.

They had an 8:00 am test and a 12:00 noon test. Although I am a morning person, I wanted to give myself time to sleep in a little if I wanted and plenty of time to arrive early. I also did some last minute test taking on the computer. The 1,000 question test bank on the CD with our program was extremely helpful to me. I think I got through about 800 of the questions between the time our class ended and I took the test at Prometric.

Good Luck to your class. Please let me know if you have any other questions. All I can add is that I am glad I finally decided to take the class and the test. The rest is history!