ADP Professional Certification
Pro Summit - Certified Human Resources Specialist in ADP Workforce Now® Program
Pro Summit - Certified Human Resources Specialist in ADP Workforce Now® Program
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Unlock your full potential with the Certified Human Resources Specialist in ADP Workforce Now® Program. This program is the gold standard for excellence in utilizing our ADP Human Resources solution, prioritizing the balance of professional knowledge and practical application.
As a Pro Summit attendee, you will receive these exciting perks as soon as you register for the Certified Human Resources Specialist in ADP Workforce Now® Program:
- Special Pro Summit Pricing on your certification purchase.
- Free attendance to an in-person certification prep session on Wednesday, April 29, in the morning, prior to the start of Pro Summit, at The Bellagio.
- Extended time to complete the certification program training curriculum, plus an additional free 30-day extension to complete your certification exam.
Seats as limited so take advantage of this exclusive offer and reserve your spot today!
Eligibility Criteria:
- You’re a current ADP client practitioner in ADP Workforce Now® with practitioner access.
- You have a minimum of 6 months experience using ADP Workforce Now® and have gone through one full year end cycle.
- This offer is limited to one purchase per Pro Summit attendee.
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Additional Details
Purchasing Process
Purchasing of the Pro Summit – Certified Human Resources Specialist in ADP Workforce Now® Program can only be done using a credit card. Invoicing is not available for this purchase.
As noted above, this offer is limited to one purchase per Pro Summit attendee. After purchase, the certification program learning path will be assigned to you on February 3, 2026.
Preparation Course and Study Resources
This 9-week Learning Plan will help you prepare for the ADP Workforce Now® Certified Human Resources Specialist certification exam.
The program is a combination of self-study, eLearning, and one instructor-led session, with optional office hours. The instructor-led class for Preparing for Human Resources Certification for ADP Workforce Now® will be trained in-person prior to the start of Pro Summit on April 29, 2026, in the morning, 9:30-11:30 AM.
To complete the courses in your assigned learning path in myLearning@ADP, the program requires a commitment of 1 to 2 hours/week for 7 weeks. The plan also includes an optional self-study week.
Once you have completed all your required coursework, including attending either the in-person/onsite or the virtual version of the instructor-led training, you will complete the practice exam, and then the certification exam itself. You will have, at a minimum, 30 days post-Pro Summit to complete your program and take your final exam. The certification exam is assigned to you the first business morning after passing the practice exam with a score of 85% or higher. The final exam is assigned between 10 AM EST and 1 PM EST and you will be notified when it is assigned.
Topics in this program prepare participants for the ADP Certified Human Resource Specialist Exam as well as maintaining employee information, the impacts of changing an employee’s status, transferring employees, and effective dating.
Exam Description and Topics
The ADP Certified Human Resources Specialist in ADP Workforce Now® exam is made up of approximately 40 multiple-choice questions and is based on concepts and experiences that should be familiar to a proficient Human Resources practitioner with at least six months’ experience using ADP Workforce Now®. The concepts and topic areas of the exam are derived from a training analysis study.
The approximate percentage of questions in each area is shown in the following list:
- Maintaining Company Settings (45%)
- New Hire OnBoarding Tasks (20%)
- Maintaining Employee Status (10%)
- Changing Employee Information (15%)
- Using Manager Self Service (10%)
Please note that you may be tested on features that your company doesn’t frequently or currently use.