Add to your HR career portfolio with the Professional in Human Resources – California® (PHRca®) from HRCI®. The PHRca demonstrates your mastery of the laws, regulations and HR management practices unique to the state of California. The PHRca is for professionals who either practice in California or
To be eligible for the PHRca you must meet one of the following conditions for education and/or experience:
What Is Covered?
Review the PHRca Exam Content Outline for details.
Exam Fee*: $395 + Application Fee: $100
*Once an exam application is approved, no refunds will be made whether a candidate withdraws or no longer wishes to take the exam.
Package your exam with a selection of preparation materials and insurance at the same time for a lower overall cost
*bundling cannot be done after an exam has already been purchased
Testing appointments for the PHRca exam are available year-round and are subject to test center or online appointment availability.
Your PHRca certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your PHRca credential, you must earn 60 recertification credits over a three-year time span or retake the exam. Of the 60 recertification credits required, 15 must be California credits. Learn more about HRCI recertification requirements.