Earn HR acclaim with the Professional in Human Resources - International™ (PHRi™) from HRCI®. The PHRi is for practitioners based outside of the United States and validates professional-level competency, knowledge and skills to help to propel your HR career forward. With the PHRi, you demonstrate mastery of generally accepted technical and operational HR principles in a single international setting.
Apply for PHRi examTo be eligible for the PHRi you must meet one of the following conditions for education and/or experience: Have at least one year of experience in a professional-level HR position + a master’s degree or global equivalent, Have at least two years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, OR Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position.
I'm Eligible Recertification Information
This certification demonstrates your mastery of generally accepted technical and operational HR principles independent of geographic region. This exam is also available in Spanish - Castilian).
Exam Content Outline Changing - Effective 3/1/2024
The PHRi™ Exam Content Outline will be changing effective March 1, 2024. This means that for anyone taking an HRCI® PHRi™ exam between now and February 29, 2024 the exam will be based on the current exam content outline that is listed above.
For anyone taking an HRCI® PHRi™ exam starting March 1, 2024 and beyond, the exam will be based on the NEW exam content outline listed below.
Exam Fee*: $395.00 + 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: 2 hours and 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes administration time)
Exam Length: 90 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
Your PHRi certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your PHRi credential, you must earn 60 HR recertification credits over a three-year time span or retake the exam.
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