About the Authors

The Human Resource Certification Preparation Program is designed by David J. Cherrington (DBA, SPHR) and Laura Z. Middleton (SPHR, SPHRi, SHRM-SCP). Dr. Cherrington, a retired university professor, previously served on the Human Resource Certification Institute Board of Directors, where he was the Director of Exam Development. Laura Middleton teaches human resource management classes at Brigham Young University. She serves as the president and chief executive officer of HRCP, L.C.

HRCP, L.C. expresses gratitude to the many individuals who have used our materials to prepare for the certification exams and to the various instructors who have adopted our materials for their review courses; many have provided invaluable feedback.