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Over 40 Years of Setting the Standard

We understand that climbing the corporate ladder can be challenging. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting your HR journey, earning an HRCI certification or upSkill micro-credential can give you the leg up you need to succeed.

countries in the HRCI community

certification holders over 40 years

of Fortune 500 companies employ HRCI certification holders

more requested than other certifications

Survey of company executives in collaboration with Dow Jones Customer Intelligence and Inc. Magazine.

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This is not a confirmation or a guarantee that you are eligible. To qualify, you must complete the formal application process.

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Apply online. Upon approval, you’ll have 120 days to take the exam

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Our Community

I was an HR professor in the Philippines. When I came to the U.S., the only way to prove my knowledge in human resources was to become certified by HRCI.

— Irma Higgins, SPHR

Our Community

Being globally certified by HRCI gave me and my supervisors the confidence that I could singlehandly handle the global migration of a key knowledge process

We Help People Rise and Organizations Shine

Certifications

Micro-Learning + Micro-Credentials

Over 40 Years of Setting the Standard

Which Product is Right for You?

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I have worked in HR for...

I work mostly in...

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— Irma Higgins, SPHR

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— Bhakti Jhaveri, PHRi, SPHRi

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We Help People Rise and Organizations Shine

Certifications

Micro-Learning + Micro-Credentials

Over 40 Years of Setting the Standard

Which Product is Right for You?

This is not a confirmation or a guarantee that you are eligible. To qualify, you must complete the formal application process.

My interest in HR is...

I have worked in HR for...

I work mostly in...

We're With You Every Step of the Way

Get Informed

Get Started

Be Recognized

Our Community

Our Community

— Irma Higgins, SPHR

Our Community

Our Community

— Bhakti Jhaveri, PHRi, SPHRi

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