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HR Certification Eligibility Requirements by Exam

Understanding eligibility requirements

A high school diploma or global equivalent.
This is the perfect program for recent college graduates, armed services men and women making the transition to civilian life, or other professionals seeking a career transition into the HR field.

aPHRi™

A high school diploma or global equivalent.
No HR experience is required since this is a knowledge-based credential.

PHR®

A minimum of 1 year of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Master's degree or higher, OR
A minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Bachelor's degree, OR
A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with less than a Bachelor's degree

PHRca®

A minimum of 1 year experience in a professional-level HR position with a Master's degree or higher, OR
A minimum of 2 years experience in a professional-level HR position with a Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 4 years experience in a professional-level HR position with a high school diploma

PHRi™

A minimum of 1 year of professional-level experience in an HR position with a Master's degree or global equivalent, OR
A minimum of 2 years of professional-level experience in an HR position with a Bachelor's degree or global equivalent, OR
A minimum of 4 years of professional-level experience in an HR position with less than a Bachelor's degree or global equivalent

SPHR®

A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Master’s degree or higher, OR
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Bachelor’s degree, OR
A minimum of 7 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with less than a Bachelor's degree

SPHRi™

A minimum of 4 years of professional-level experience in an HR position with a Master's degree or global equivalent, OR
A minimum of 5 years of professional-level experience in an HR position with a Bachelor's degree or global equivalent, OR
A minimum of 7 years of professional-level experience in an HR position with less than a Bachelor's degree or global equivalent