Senior Professional in Human Resources - International™ (SPHRi™)

Issued by HRCI

The Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) credential demonstrates mastery of generally accepted HR principles in strategy, policy development and service delivery, independent of geographic region. Applicants for the SPHRi must demonstrate knowledge of employment law. HRCI retains sole ownership of the badge.

Type Certification

Additional Details

Skills

Global Business Development
HR Metrics
HR Policies
HR Service Delivery
Human Resources Management
People Development
Strategic HR
Talent Management

Earning Criteria

A minimum of four, five or seven years of professional-level HR work experience dependent on educational background
Applicants for the SPHRi must demonstrate knowledge of employment law
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.