Earn your professional credential.
HRCI™ (HR Certification Institute) is the world’s leading independent credentialing organization for HR professionals. For 50+ years, HRCI™ has set the global standard for HR expertise through rigorous, research-backed certifications — recognized by employers in every industry and across 150+ countries worldwide.
Start where you are — aPHRi™ is for early-career HR professionals, PHRi™ for experienced practitioners, SPHRi™ for senior HR leaders. Each builds on the last.
01 · Entry-level
Associate Professional in Human Resources — International. The first step for early-career HR professionals or anyone transitioning into the field.
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02 · Operational
Professional in Human Resources — International. For HR practitioners with operational responsibility who want a global credential that travels.
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03 · Senior
Senior Professional in Human Resources — International. For HR leaders shaping policy, strategy, and business outcomes.
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