Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®)

Issued by HRCI

The Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is recognized as a professionally relevant credential for those who have mastered the technical and operational aspects of HR management, including knowledge of US laws and regulations. HRCI retains sole ownership of the badge.

Additional Details

Skills

Compensation Benefits Programs
Employee Relations
HR Business Management
HR Business Strategy
HR Policies
HR Program Implementation
HR Risk Management
Human Resource Development
Labor Relations
PHR
Strategic HR
Tactical Planning
Workforce Employment
Workforce Planning

Earning Criteria

A minimum of one, two or four years of professional-level HR work experience dependent on educational background
Submission and approval of application
Pass a high-stakes assessment
Maintain the credential via continuing professional development credits or passing of the high-stakes assessment again

Standards

NCCA Accreditation

The NCCA Standards were created in 1977 and updated in 2016 to ensure certification programs adhere to modern standards of practice for the certification industry.

Evidence

Certification ID

600438939PHR