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A key component of a successful business, a well-trained IT team can keep systems operating smoothly, protect your business from external threats, and tackle the challenges of changing technology. As technology evolves more and more rapidly, the skills essential to an IT professional change too.

Your IT team is the backbone of your organization — keeping employees productive and information available. But IT roles are also some of the hardest jobs to fill.

From daily user support to complex systems integration, IT drives your business forward. And because technology changes constantly, you need well-equipped IT staff to meet the growing demands of a mobile-first consumer base and outpace the competition.

But how do you know which IT roles you need to stay competitive? 

aPHR™

• A high school diploma or global equivalent.

• This is the perfect program for recent college graduates, armed services men and women making the transition to civilian life, or other professionals seeking a career transition into the HR field.

PHR®

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Master's degree or higher, OR
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Bachelor's degree, OR
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with less than a Bachelor's degree

SPHR®

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Master’s degree or higher, OR
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Bachelor’s degree, OR
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with less than a Bachelor's degree