To be eligible for the Associate Professional Human Resources (aPHR) exam you must have a high school diploma or global equivalent. No HR experience is required since this is a knowledge-based credential. 

There are no pre-requisites to take the aPHR Exam except for a high school or GED certificate.  The class is designed for anyone that would like an introduction to Human Resource management such as business owners, new HR practitioners, transitioning into HR employees, etc.  

Classes are provided about every 8 weeks online.

You may take your exam at any time.  Just go to the HRCI website and apply!