Pass rate plunge, part 2
In contemplating the reasons for the steady decline in HR certification exam pass rates, I’ve gone back to my analysis from a year ago. I think that my observations still hold. One or more of these must be true:
- The PHR and SPHR exams are getting more difficult.
- The cutoff for passing the PHR and SPHR exams is being set higher each year.
- People are going into the PHR and SPHR exams less prepared.
- Less-qualified individuals are taking the PHR and SPHR exams.
Whatever the reason for the falling pass rates, there is only one solution for those preparing to take the HR certification exams: Be better prepared.
More on that next time.