Certifications in Human Resources
HRCI Credentials: Right For You - Right For Business
Earning a credential from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI® ) speaks volumes about you as an HR professional, about the organization you serve and about the employees who put their trust in you. An HRCI certification distinguishes you as a expert in the HR field, with proven levels of skills and knowledge, and the competence necessary to mitigate risks and drive business results. Whether you are an HR expert or just starting out, HRCI has a suite of proven credentials that are just right for your level of experience.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES-INTERNATIONAL (aPHRi)
Course Description
HRCI’s Associate Professional in Human Resources™ (aPHR™) is the perfect certification to help fast-track your career growth and provide you with the confidence to launch into the HR profession. The aPHR is the first-ever HR certification designed for professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey and proves your knowledge of foundational Human Resources.
Who Should Attend?
The first-ever HR certification designed for professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the aPHR you must have a high school diploma or global equivalent. No HR experience is required since this is a knowledge-based credentia
What Is the Exam Format & Length?
• Exam time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
• Exam length: 100 scored questions (mostly multiple-choice) + 25 pretest questions
• Computer-based exam at a Pearson VUE testing center
Course content
PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES-INTERNATIONAL (PHRi)
Course Description
Earn international HR acclaim with the Professional in Human Resources – International™ (PHRi™) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). The PHRi (formerly the Human Resources Business Professional™ or HRBP™), for internationally based practitioners, validates professional-level competency, knowledge and skills to help to propel your HR career forward. With the PHRi, you demonstrate mastery of generally accepted technical and operational HR principles in a single international setting.
Who Should Attend?
The credential demonstrates mastery of generally accepted technical & operational HR principles independent of geographic region. Candidates who are already working with HRM can attend this program
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the PHRi you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience: • Have at least one year of experience in a professional-level HR position + a master’s degree or global equivalent, • Have at least two years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, OR • Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma or global equivalent.
What Is the Exam Format & Length?
• Exam time: 3 hours and 15 minutes.
• Exam length: 145 scored questions (mostly multiple-choice) + 25 pretest questions
• Language: English (also available in Spanish – Castilian)
• Computer-based exam at a Pearson VUE testing center
Course content
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES-INTERNATIONAL (SPHRi)
Course Description
Earn international HR acclaim with the Professional in Human Resources – International™ (PHRi™) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). The PHRi (formerly the Human Resources Business Professional™ or HRBP™), for internationally based practitioners, validates professional-level competency, knowledge and skills to help to propel your HR career forward. With the PHRi, you demonstrate mastery of generally accepted technical and operational HR principles in a single international setting.
Who Should Attend?
Candidates who are working as HR Managers in the Senior level position can attend
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the SPHRi you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience*: • Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a master’s degree or global equivalent, • Have at least five years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, OR • A minimum of seven years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma or global equivalent
What Is the Exam Format & Length?
• Exam time: 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• Exam length: 105 scored questions (mostly multiple-choice) + 25 pretest questions
• Language: English (also available in Spanish – Castilian)
• Computer-based exam at a Pearson VUE testing center