The Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) has changed the eligibility requirements for the three certification tests offered: Professional in Human Resources (PHR); Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR). These changes will take effect in the Spring 2011 testing window (May-June 2011).
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- 1 year of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with a Master's degree or higher
- 2 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with a Bachelor's degree
- 4 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with less than a Bachelor's degree
Senior Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- 4 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with a Master's degree or higher
- 5 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with a Bachelor's degree
- 7 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience with less than a Bachelor's degree
Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR)
- 2 years of demonstrated global exempt-level HR experience with a Master's degree or higher
- 3 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience (with 2 of the 3 being global HR experience) with a Bachelor's degree
- 4 years of demonstrated exempt-level HR experience (with 2 of the 4 being global HR experience) with less than a Bachelor's degree
For more information & FAQs, visit the HRCI website.
