Here are three of the best-known certification providers and their current offerings.
HRIP certification
The Human Resources Information Program (HRIP) certification is provided by the International Association of Human Resources Information Management (IHRIM), and covers all aspects of HRIM/HRIS, including technology, functions, latest trends and best practices. Candidates who pass the exam are certified for three years, after which recipients must recertify with proof of 60 credit hours of continuing education that can be accomplished through IHRIM recertification courses and webinars.
Initial certification or re-certification courses can also be taken through HRIS vendors, including ADP, Kronos, and WorkForce, and professional organizations like HR.com. The HRIP certification exam is comprised of 90 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 120 minutes, and covers technology strategy, assessment, selection, implementation, operations, and upgrades, as well as HR and business processes.
