HRCI's Associate Professional in Human Resources® (aPHR®) is the perfect certification to help fast-track your career growth. The aPHR is the first-ever HR certification designed for two distinct types of individuals: human resources professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey and non-HR professionals.
Apply for aPHR examNo HR experience is required since this is a knowledge-based credential.
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The first-ever HR certification designed for professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey, as well as for non-HR managers who manage people.
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.
Exam Time: 1 hours 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
Your aPHR certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your aPHR credential, you must earn 45 recertification credits over a three-year time span or retake the exam.
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