Professional in Human Resources – International® (PHRi®)

Issued by HRCI

The Professional in Human Resources – International (PHRi) is a global, competency-based credential that is designed to validate professional-level core HR knowledge and skills. The credential demonstrates mastery of generally accepted technical and operational HR principles. Independent of geographic region, the credential complements local HR practices. HRCI retains sole ownership of the badge.

Type Certification

Additional Details

Skills

Employee Communications
Employee Compensation Benefits Programs
Employee Relations
Employee Training Development
HR Administration
Human Resources
Talent Recruitment

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’s Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs were the first standards developed by the credentialing industry for professional certification programs. The NCCA Standards were developed to help ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public and were most recently revised in 2021.