NOTE: Revisions to the exam content outline go into effect for all PHR exams delivered on or after August 1, 2018. If you plan to test on or after this date, please prepare using the revised 2018 PHR Exam Content Outline.
Advance your HR career by earning the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). The PHR demonstrates your mastery of the technical and operational aspects of HR management, including U.S. laws and regulations. The PHR is for the HR professional who has experience with program implementation, has a tactical/logistical orientation, is accountable to another HR professional within the organization, and has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than the whole organization.
To be eligible for the PHR you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience:
What Is Covered?
Review the PHR and SPHR 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 for the PHR is available year-round, subject to test center availablity.
Your PHR certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your PHR credential, you must earn 60 recertification credits over a three-year time span or retake the exam. Learn more about HRCI recertification requirements.
