The Professional in Human Resources – International® (PHRi®) is for HR practitioners working outside the United States. It validates professional-level competency, knowledge, and skills, grounded in globally recognized HR principles and applied within your local context.
Start Your ApplicationTo be eligible for the PHRi, you’ll need to meet one of the following criteria: Have at least one year of experience in a professional-level HR role, plus a master’s degree or global equivalent; have at least two years of experience in a professional-level HR role, plus a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent; or have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR role.
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PHRi Certification Overview
The PHRi validates your ability to apply technical and operational HR principles across regions, regardless of location. It’s designed for practitioners working outside the United States. This exam is also available in Spanish (Castilian).
Exam Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes administration time)
Exam Length: 90 scored questions (mostly multiple-choice) + 25 pretest questions
Computer-based exam at a Pearson VUE testing center or at your home or office using OnVUE
Exam Fee*: $395.00 + Application Fee: $100.00
* Once an exam application is approved, no refunds will be made whether a candidate withdraws or no longer wishes to take the exam.
Recertification
Your PHRi certification is valid for three years. To maintain your PHRi credential, you must earn 60 HR recertification credits over a three-year time span or retake the exam.
About RecertificationExplore the resources below for more information on HRCI exams.
Certification Handbook Exam Information