The Institute’s Certification Mentor Program is designed to provide aid to those individuals who wish to enhance their career growth and development by earning one of our HR certifications. The ultimate program goal is to help develop and prepare those involved to reach higher heights within the HR profession through the direction and dedication of mentors and achievement of an HR certification. In the end, mentees and mentors alike should obtain expanded knowledge, skills and abilities, along with a deeper understanding of the HR profession and how HR certification can assist in achieving career and professional goals.
The specific goals of the program are to:
- Assist interested HR professionals with successfully earning their HR certification.
- Assist interested HR professionals with career advancement and professional development.
- Provide our current and potential certified HR professionals with another avenue to expand their professional network.
- Provide a support/resource to individuals who have not been able to successfully pass our HR certification exam.
Currently this program is being piloted by a small group of HR professionals and will open to all in August.
Get complete program details in the Certification Mentor Program Handbook. Learn more by viewing the Mentor Training and Mentee Training for the program.
Program Framework
The Institute’s Certification Mentor Program will be open to individuals who are looking for assistance with preparing for the HR certification exam(s) and understanding how to leverage the credential to achieve their career goals and objectives.
The interaction between mentor and mentee will take place primarily on the Institute’s virtual mentoring platform (VMP) powered by Chronus. The VMP will be the gateway for communication and development of the relationships formed between the mentor and mentee.
Eligibility Requirements
All of the Institute’s Certification Mentor Program participants must meet the defined eligibility criteria put in place for the program. All staff involved in the program must be aware of the eligibility criteria that need to be met by all participants to ensure consistency within the program.
Mentor Eligibility Requirements
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| Must be PHR, SPHR, GPHR, PHR-CA and/or SPHR-CA certified |
| Must not be in lapse or expired status |
| Must not currently be a mentee in the Institute's Certification Mentor Program |
| Must be able to commit to a six month relationship with mentee |
| Must be able to complete profile in full to assist in determining a compatible match |
| Must agree to the Institute's Certification Mentor Program policies and procedures |
| Must be willing to adhere to mentor requirements |
Mentee Eligibility Requirements
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| Must have attempted one or more of the Institute’s certification exam(s) and did not pass successfully |
| Must be willing to reapply for the HR certification exam with the Institute within two testing periods |
| Must not currently be a mentor in the Institute’s Certification Mentor Program |
| Must be able to commit to a six month relationship with mentor |
| Must be able to complete profile in full to assist in determining a compatible match |
| Must agree to the Institute’s Certification Mentor Program policies and procedures |
| Must be willing to adhere to mentee requirements |