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Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

HR Certification Institute

Certification

Advance your HR career with the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) certification. Earning the PHR demonstrates your technical and operational knowledge of HR management, including U.S. laws and regulations. The PHR is for the HR professional with experience in implementing programs with tactical/logistical orientation. The PHR certification emphasizes a practitioner's operational responsibilities for the organization’s HR department.

Duration

Not specified

Credits

Not specified

Cost

Exam Fee: $395.00 + Application Fee: $100.00

Format

Hybrid

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Interpret and apply information related to general business environment and industry best practices
  • Understand the role of cross-functional stakeholders in the organization and establish relationships for effective decision making
  • Identify risks and recommend best practices
  • Understand metrics and interpret data to support business initiatives and recommend strategies
  • Understand and reinforce organizational culture, core values, and ethical and behavioral expectations
  • Understand and apply knowledge of programs, US federal laws, and regulations to promote outreach and inclusivity initiatives
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Human Resources Specialists13-1071.00
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

To be eligible for the PHR 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 and a Master’s degree or higher, Have at least two years of experience in a professional-level HR position and a Bachelor’s degree, OR Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position. What Is the Exam Format and Length? Exam Time: 2 hours (plus 30 minutes administration time) Exam Length: 90 scored questions + 25 pretest questions Computer-based exam at a Pearson VUE testing center or at your home or office using OnVUE How Do I Remain Certified? Your PHR certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your PHR credential, you must earn 60 HR recertification credits over a three-year time span or retake the exam.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate

Not reported

Placement Rate

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Locations

Where this program is offered

No locations specified.

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