After not passing the PHRca exam on the first try, I was on the hunt for a PHRca prep course/Boot Camp that would help me not only organize my study habits and study requirements but also prepare me enough to understand the material so that when I was presented with a challenging question, I would be able to work through it. Alicia‘s preparation course does all of this and more. She takes the time to learn your strengths and weaknesses and gives you feedback that you can use to better apply study techniques. I can’t recommend her services enough, you will not be disappointed. This is a very hard test, and this is coming from someone who started an HR three years ago with no training and no help!
Sable S.
I just recently completed my PHR-CA exam with Alicia and took the boot camp with her. One of the things that I appreciated the most about Alicia is the fact that she was always available to answer questions or clarifications on exam material. She also gave additional resources to help focus exam prep (i.e. audio recordings, handouts, etc) as well as practice tests. As part of the package, students who were part of the boot camp class were able to get two free sessions to help review material and to teach test taking strategies. I firmly believe that i would not have passed the PHRCA exam without Alicia's help even though I had purchased exam prep materials from another source prior to this boot camp.
April B.
Over the past year I have struggled to prepare for the PHRca exam. I have utilized other training companies along with trying to teach myself self-studying techniques and found that I was having difficulty in focusing on my studies, until I meet Alicia.
Alicia truly sets herself apart with her personalized approach to instruction. She took the time to understand my individual strengths and weaknesses, while adapting her teaching style to suit my learning preferences. Throughout our sessions, she went above and beyond to create relevant study materials that were not overwhelming to understand especially since CA has an abundance of laws. She was always readily available to answer my questions and address any concerns I had, even outside of our regular meeting times. Her words of encouragement boosted my confidence and moved me to strive for excellence.
In conclusion, I cannot recommend Alicia enough for her outstanding professionalism, expertise, and genuine passion for teaching that makes her an exceptional mentor.
Thank you Alicia for being a special footprint in my career journey!
Marija G.
I first started working with Alicia in need of 2 certifications required by my employer. The aPHR and PHRca. I did not pass the aPHR on my first go (with a self-taught program), but had purchased second chance insurance. Literally had 2 exams ahead of me when we started. Though Alicia was not responsible for assisting me with the aPHR, she went above & beyond & sent me some helpful resources for it. I passed that. After that mission was accomplished, I was on track to do my PHRca course. Life happened. A very long repeated cold illness season between me & my kid, busy schedules & just being tired in general, left me unable to focus. I ended up purchasing a one-time 60 day extension, because I was not prepared. Even still, life continued & I found myself with less than a month to get through the course. I was paralyzed with fear, I couldn't even study. I finally scheduled my one-one-ones with Alicia which was extremely helpful. That was the game changer! I took great notes. It switched the tone for me dramatically. We covered so much & Alicia's personal belief in my success really flipped my anxiousness. I'd say there were 2-3 weeks I focused on the course. But not with any particularly long study sessions. Never over 2 hrs. Since I knew I was tired every evening, I used the recordings at work when able to and the shorter audios in the car as recommended. As my days got closer to the exam, I let the audio recordings play while I jotted notes down and/or followed along with the course guides. The evening before my exam, I was back to being totally freaked out & doubting myself again. We had a check-in phone call and Alicia's kind, calming demeanor reminded me that I could do this. I was delighted to contact her immediately as soon as I passed. As I continue to thrive & grow professionally, I will continue to choose course training with Alicia in the future when I go for my PHR & SPHR. Alicia sincerely believes in her clients & wants to see them win. She's committed to their success & does more than what's required of her. Her students' success is also hers, which shows. It's definitely a community of champions. I am left more inspired in the future of my HR career. And I am truly grateful for such a wonderful coach!
Katheryn N.
I took Alicia's PHRca Bootcamp in February to prepare for my exam at the end of April. The content structure she created for the live sessions was phenomenal. Combined with the study guides, supplemental recordings and test taking pointers helped me reduce test taking anxiety and feel completely confident going into the exam. After the two bootcamp sessions, you are sent to study on your own using her guides and then you have the opportunity to meet with Alicia two more times briefly before the actual exam to clarify anything that still seems unclear. She was so knowledgeable and easily able to answer all my questions.
There is so much content for this exam, without the study guide it's almost hard to determine where to even start. Alicia's study guide goes through all 5 sections of the exam and gives a checklist of topics to make sure you don't miss anything when studying. I personally liked that it gives a general overview of concepts but I had to look up and research each one, which helps not just memorize the information but actually comprehend it. The study guide was a game changer for me!