HRCI And Mexican HR Association Announce Partnership To Extend Access To HRCI Certifications
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and La Asociacion Mexicana en Direccion de Recursos Humanos (AMEDIHR) announced today an exclusive partnership to promote HRCI's global credentials to AMEDIRH members and HR professionals throughout Mexico.
HRCI is the leading certification provider for the global HR profession with more than 135,000 certificants in 100 countries. AMEDIRH is Mexico's largest HR association with 12,500 member companies serving more than 1,000,000 employees.
AMEDIRH has been a longstanding supporter of HRCI and its global certifications. In 2012, several AMEDIRH members helped develop the HRBP® and HRMP® credentials. Among them was Jorge Jauregui, HRMP, Secretary General of the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA).
"We are delighted to formalize this partnership," said HRCI Executive Director Amy S. Dufrane, Ed.D., SPHR®, CAE. "AMEDIRH has earned great credibility as a progressive HR association in Mexico and globally. In promoting HRCI's global certifications, AMEDIRH continues to elevate the practice of HR throughout Mexico."
HRCI's portfolio of global certifications includes the HRBP and HRMP, which focus on universal HR practices worldwide. The HRBP and HRMP are only available outside the United States and designed for those whose HR work crosses national borders.
Mexico is the world's 10th largest economy with an expanding workforce. The partnership between HRCI and AMEDIRH will make the HRBP, HRMP and GPHR® accessible to the members of Mexico's large and growing HR profession who seek to distinguish themselves.
Interest in becoming HRCI certified has increased worldwide. In Latin America and the Caribbean, the number of professionals applying for certification grew by 34% from the first half of 2013 compared to the same period in 2014.
"AMEDIRH's partnership with HRCI will enhance our members' professional development and better position them for success – not only on the exams, but also in their professional lives," said Alberto de Armas, President of AMEDIRH.
HRCI will participate in several events at the AMEDIRH Annual Congress in Mexico City, September 10-11. HRCI will host an opening reception. HRCI Executive Director Amy Dufrane will present on the HRCI-AMEDIRH partnership and HRCI's global certifications and will join CEOs to meet with former Mexican President Vicente Fox.
HR Certification Institute
HR Certification Institute is the leading certification provider for the global HR profession. It is an independent organization committed to advancing the HR profession through developing and administering certifications that have long been recognized as rigorous, meaningful, and grounded in real-world, practical skills and knowledge. Together with those who have earned these certifications, HRCI sets the standard for the for HR industry, advancing the discipline to be more strategic, relevant, and focused on business objectives. Over 135,000 HR professionals in more than 100 countries worldwide display their HRCI certifications as evidence of their expertise and abilities. Visit www.hrci.org to learn more.
About La Asociacion Mexicana en Direccion de Recursos Humanos
AMEDIRH is a professional association offering a range of services for Human Resource professionals. Through working groups, virtual forums and events, AMEDIRH helps member companies increase their network of contacts and information exchange in the HR space. Being a member AMEDIRH allows executives of companies and organizations to receive information on the trends in HR management for timely decision-making. We are committed to job creation as a priority for Mexico; practice and encourage professional ethics in the HR function and believe in equality and fairness in the workplace. Visit www.amedirh.com.mx for more information.
SOURCE HR Certification Institute
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