Specific certifications and certification providers in human resources

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Among the certifications offered in the human resources field:

Issued by the Human Resources Certification Institute:

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Issued by the National Association of Personnel Services:

• Certified Personnel Consultants (CPC)
• Certified Temporary-Staffing Specialists (CTS)

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