This is your HR News Flash, your briefing on talent management and the world of work from HRCI. Earning an Associate Professional in Human Resources®  (aPHR®) certification is a valuable resource for starting an HR career. It will help expand your skill set and deepen your understanding of common HR practices. Here are some benefits of earning the aPHR certification. Launching an HR career. The aPHR certification does not require prior experience, which can give you a valuable opportunity to either change careers or begin a new endeavor focused on HR. The value of doing so can help level up your career or earning potential. Supporting business growth. The aPHR gives you the opportunity to become a subject matter expert in areas that are critical to workplace issues. You become a valuable asset that can provide foundational knowledge and practices while supporting the growth of your business and its workforce. Join the HR community. The aPHR certification can help you develop a personal strategy for putting people first in everything that you do. Becoming HRCI-certified, also rewards you with a community of international practitioners for support and continued career growth. Check out HRCI Voices and our other social media platforms for additional information on how to get involved in the HR community.  This concludes your HR News Flash. HRCI prepares HR leaders for the digital age. Thanks for listening. Check back soon for the workplace news you need. Learn more at HRCI.org.