The Associate Professional in Human Resources - International® (aPHRi®) is the perfect certification to propel your career growth and provide the confidence needed to launch your HR career. Earn your aPHRi and demonstrate your knowledge of foundational HR in any locale.
Apply for aPHRi examNo HR experience is required since this is a knowledge-based credential.
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An HR certification designed for professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey in any locale. This exam is also available in Arabic.
Exam Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes (plus 30 minutes administration time)
Exam Length: 65 scored questions + 25 pretest questions
Computer-based exam at a Pearson VUE testing center or at your home or office using OnVUE
Exam Fee*: $300.00 + 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.
Your aPHRi certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your aPHRi credential, you must earn 45 HR recertification credits over a three-year time span or retake the exam.
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