Earning the Global Professional in Human Resources® (GPHR®) demonstrates your expertise of multinational HR responsibilities, including strategies of globalization development of HR policies and initiatives that support organizational global growth. The GPHR recognizes your competencies and skills in managing HR disciplines in a global marketplace. If you are practicing HR primarily outside of the U.S., refer to the aPHRi, PHRi or SPHRi certifications.
Apply for GPHR examTo be eligible for the GPHR you must meet one of the following conditions for education and/or experience: Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Master’s degree or higher, or: a minimum of 3 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Bachelor’s degree, or: a minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with less than a Bachelor’s degree.
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The GPHR credential demonstrates your expertise in multinational HR responsibilities.
Exam Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes administration time)
Exam Length: 100 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*: $495.00 + 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 GPHR certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your GPHR credential, you must earn 45 HR and 15 Global recertification credits (60 total) over a three-year time span or retake the exam.
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