An HR certification designed for professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey in any locale.
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HRCI’s Associate Professional in Human Resources Int’l™ (aPHRi™) is the perfect certification to help fast-track your career growth and provide you with the confidence to launch into the HR profession. The aPHRi is the first-ever HR certification designed for professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey and proves your knowledge of foundational Human Resources.
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- Exam Fee*: $250 +
*Once an exam application is approved, no refunds will be made whether a candidate withdraws or no longer wishes to take the exam because the access code to the HRBoK cannot be rescinded/de-activated.
- Testing for the aPHRi is available year-round, subject to availability at the Pearson Vue testing center of your choice.
- To be eligible for the aPHRi you must have a high school diploma or global equivalent. No HR experience is required since this is a knowledge-based credential.
- Computer-based Testing (CBT) at a Prometric testing center
- Exam time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
- Exam length: 100 multiple-choice questions + 25 pretest questions
- Your aPHRi certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your aPHRi credential, you must earn 45 re-certification credits over a three-year time span or retake the exam.