Preparing for an HR certification exam starts with learning from people who understand both the profession and the preparation process. At Distinctive Human Resources (DHR), David Siler and Brittany Siler bring practical HR experience, firsthand certification exam experience, and years of developing educational resources to help candidates prepare with confidence.
Get to know the people behind the DHR learning system and our HR certification instruction.
David Siler
Founder & Managing Partner | Creator of the DHR Learning System
David Siler is the founder and Managing Partner of Distinctive Human Resources, Inc., and the creator and author of the DHR learning system for HR certification preparation. He brings 40 years of hands-on experience as a senior-level HR practitioner and three decades of helping candidates prepare for professional certification.
Before focusing his career on HR education and certification preparation, David served as a senior HR executive for a Fortune 100 organization. That background gives him a practical perspective on the responsibilities, decisions, and challenges HR professionals face throughout their careers.
David combines his operational HR knowledge with an engaging instructional approach. His work on the DHR learning system brings together study resources, preparation strategies, and professional knowledge to support candidates as they work toward their certification goals.
Through his teaching and educational materials, David helps HR professionals connect their workplace experience with the concepts covered in certification preparation.
David’s Experience at a Glance
40 years of experience as a senior-level HR practitioner.
Three decades of guiding HR certification candidates.
Former senior HR executive for a Fortune 100 organization.
Creator and author of the DHR learning system.
Brittany Siler, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
HR Certification Instructor & Content Developer
Brittany Siler brings more than 12 years of human resources experience to her work at Distinctive Human Resources. As an instructor, content creator, editor, and consultant, she contributes to the development of DHR’s certification preparation programs and professional development resources.
Brittany holds the SPHR and SHRM-SCP credentials and brings firsthand experience with certification testing to her instruction. She was among the inaugural candidates to take the aPHR exam when it was introduced and has since taken additional certification exams offered by HRCI and SHRM.
Her work combines direct exam-taking experience with a background in developing and refining educational content. She applies that perspective to DHR’s classes, study materials, and preparation guidance, helping candidates approach their studies with greater understanding and confidence.
Through her instruction and content development, Brittany supports HR professionals as they prepare for certification and take the next step in their professional development.
Brittany’s Experience at a Glance
More than 12 years of human resources experience.
SPHR and SHRM-SCP credentials.
Experience as an instructor, content creator, editor, and consultant.
Firsthand experience taking HRCI and SHRM certification exams.
Prepare for Your Next HR Certification
Explore DHR’s preparation options for the PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, and SHRM-SCP exams. Whether you prefer instructor-led learning or independent study, our programs provide resources to support your preparation. Have questions about choosing a program? Call (919) 770-7043 or contact our team.
