With the exception of the aPHRi, all of the HRCI programs listed below are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). HRCI is required to report exam statistics annually in accordance with NCCA standards.
In order to earn an HRCI certification, all candidates must meet eligibility requirements and pass an exam.
From January 1 to December 31, 2022, 13,516 HR practitioners tested for one of HRCI's eight credentials - the aPHR, aPHRi, PHR, PHRi, PHRca, SPHR, SPHRi, or GPHR.
aPHR
PHR
SPHR
GPHR
PHRca*
PHRi
SPHRi