When I saw a lot of employers preferred PHR®/SPHR® certified candidates, I knew it was something I needed to do to advance my career.
Showcase the HR leadership recognition you deserve with the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) from HRCI®. The SPHR demonstrates your mastery of the strategic and policy-making aspects of HR management as practiced in the U.S. The credential is designed for big-picture thinkers responsible for planning rather than implementing HR policy. Organizations seek out SPHR professionals for their proven accountability for HR department goals, for breadth and depth of knowledge in all HR disciplines, and for understanding business issues beyond the HR function.
To be eligible for the SPHR you must meet one of the following conditions for education and/or experience:
Review the SPHR Exam Content Outline for details.
Exam Fee*: $495 + 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 SPHR exam are available year-round and are subject to test center or online appointment availability.
Your SPHR certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your SPHR 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 Business Management & Strategy credits. Learn more about HRCI recertification requirements.
