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    HR.com prepares you to pass any HR exam - or your money back!

    Whether it be from HRCI or SHRM, a professional certification demonstrates to peers and colleagues within the Human Resources profession that you are a recognized expert and have mastered the core HR principles.

    HR.com has created this comparison chart to help you understand the available certifications, and decide which credential is best suited for you.

    Eligibility About Registration Preparation Recertification
    HRCI Logo
    HRCI HR Certification Institute

    aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources
    PHR - Professional in Human Resources
    SPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources
    PHRi - Professional in Human Resources (International)
    SPHRi - Senior Professional in Human Resources (International)

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    SHRM Society for Human Resource Management

    SHRM-CP - Certified Professional
    SHRM-SCP - Senior Certified Professional

     
    Eligibility
      aPHR PHR SPHR PHRi SPHRi SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP
    Certifying Body HRCI HRCI HRCI HRCI HRCI SHRM SHRM
    Exam Eligibility Guidelines To be eligible for the aPHR you must have a high school diploma or global equivalent. No HR experience is required since this is a knowledge-based credential. A minimum of 1 year of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Master’s degree or higher,
         ----  OR ----
    A minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional HR position with a Bachelor’s degree,
         ----  OR ----
    A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with less than a Bachelor’s degree    		 A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with a Master’s degree or higher
         ----  OR ----
     A minimum of 5 years experience in a professional HR position with a Bachelor’s degree,
        ----  OR ----
    A minimum of 7 years of experience in a professional-level HR position with less than a Bachelor’s degree    		 A minimum of 1 year of professional-level experience in an HR position with a Master's degree or global equivalent,
         ----  OR ----
    A minimum of 2 years of professional-level experience in an HR position with a Bachelor's degree or global equivalent,
         ----  OR ----
    A minimum of 4 years of professional-level experience in an HR position with less than a Bachelor's degree or global equivalent
    The PHRi is only available to candidates outside of the United States.     		A minimum of 4 years of professional-level experience in an HR position with a Master's degree or global equivalent
      ----  OR ----
    A minimum of 5 years of professional-level experience in an HR position with a Bachelor's degree or global equivalent
       ----  OR ----
    A minimum of 7 years of professional-level experience in an HR position with less than a Bachelor's degree or global equivalent
    The SPHRi is available only to candidates outside of the United States. 

    Intended for individuals that perform HR/HR-related duties, or individuals pursuing a career in Human Resource Management.
    HR title not required.
    HR degree not required.
    Previous HR experience is not required.

     

    		 Minimum 3 years of work history performing strategic level HR/HR-related duties; or SHRM-CP credential holders who have held the credential for at least 3 years and are pursuing or currently in a strategic role.
    HR title not required.
    HR degree not required.
    1,000 hrs per calendar year required, comprised of strategic HR/ HR-related work.

     
    Who should take this exam? Anyone interested in pursuing a career in HR, who lacks the work experience for a more senior-level certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) HR practitioners with an operational focus.  
    Exam candidates will need to satisfy exam eligibility criteria.     		 Senior HR practitioners with a strategic focus.  
    Exam candidates will need to satisfy exam eligibility criteria.     		 HR practitioners based outside of the United States with an international operational focus.  
    Exam candidates will need to satisfy exam eligibility criteria.    		 HR practitioners based outside of the United States with an international strategic focus.  
    Exam candidates will need to satisfy exam eligibility criteria.    		 HR practitioners with an operational focus.  
    Exam candidates will need to satisfy exam eligibility criteria.     		 Senior HR practitioners with a strategic focus.  
    Exam candidates will need to satisfy exam eligibility criteria. 
     
    About
      aPHR PHR SPHR PHRi SPHRi SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP
    Accreditation HRCI
    NCCA

    HRCI
    NCCA

    HRCI
    NCCA

    HRCI
    NCCA

    HRCI
    NCCA

    SHRM
    The Buros Center for Testing

    SHRM
    The Buros Center for Testing
    Body of Knowledge Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here  Click Here
    Number of Certified Members in Good Standing (as of Jan 12, 2021) 7,692 active 71,130 active 47,903 active 2,144 active 1,759 active 65,730 45,677
    Industry Pass Rate 71% 
    (as of Dec 31 2024)    		 69%
    (as of Dec 31 2024)    		 70% 
    (as of Dec 31 2024)    		 78% 
    (as of Dec 31 2024)    		 74% 
    (as of Dec 31 2024)    		 71%
    (based on the spring 2024 testing window)    		 56%
    (based on the spring 2024 testing window)
    Exam Cancellation Policies Once an exam application is approved, no refunds will be made if you no longer wish to take the exam.

    "Never scheduled an exam appointment" or "missed the exam appointment" (during the 180 calendar days eligibility period) No refund, exception or extension will be provided. You will need to reapply and pay all applicable fees.

    Refunds may be considered if an application is made ineligible. However, a processing fee will be applied.    		 Once an exam application is approved, no refunds will be made if you no longer wish to take the exam.

    "Never scheduled an exam appointment" or "missed the exam appointment" (during the 180 calendar days eligibility period) No refund, exception or extension will be provided. You will need to reapply and pay all applicable fees.

    Refunds may be considered if an application is made ineligible. However, a processing fee will be applied.    		 Once an exam application is approved, no refunds will be made if you no longer wish to take the exam.

    "Never scheduled an exam appointment" or "missed the exam appointment" (during the 180 calendar days eligibility period) No refund, exception or extension will be provided. You will need to reapply and pay all applicable fees.

    Refunds may be considered if an application is made ineligible. However, a processing fee will be applied.    		 Once an exam application is approved, no refunds will be made if you no longer wish to take the exam.

    "Never scheduled an exam appointment" or "missed the exam appointment" (during the 180 calendar days eligibility period) No refund, exception or extension will be provided. You will need to reapply and pay all applicable fees.

    Refunds may be considered if an application is made ineligible. However, a processing fee will be applied.    		 Once an exam application is approved, no refunds will be made if you no longer wish to take the exam.

    "Never scheduled an exam appointment" or "missed the exam appointment" (during the 180 calendar days eligibility period) No refund, exception or extension will be provided. You will need to reapply and pay all applicable fees.

    Refunds may be considered if an application is made ineligible. However, a processing fee will be applied.    		 If a candidate cancels less than 30 days but no later than five days prior to an exam appointment, a $53 cancellation fee will be charged by Prometric.  If a candidate cancels less than 30 days but no later than five days prior to an exam appointment, a $53 cancellation fee will be charged by Prometric. 
    Time in the Market 5 years 45 years 45 years 5 yrs 5 yrs 6 years 6 years
     
    Registration
      aPHR PHR SPHR PHRi SPHRi SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP

    Accrediting Body

    		 HRCI

    HRCI

    HRCI

    HRCI

    HRCI

    SHRM

    SHRM
    Test Booking Period Registration open year-round Registration open year-round Registration open year-round Registration open year-round Registration open year-round a) Jan. 4-Apr. 8 
    b) May 14-Nov. 9
    *subject to change    		 a) Jan. 4-Apr. 8 
    b) May 14-Nov. 9
    *subject to change
    Testing Windows
    OPEN: Exams are given year-round
    		 OPEN: Exams are given year-round OPEN: Exams are given year-round OPEN: Exams are given year-round OPEN: Exams are given year-round

    a) Dec 1 – Feb 15

    b) May 1 - July 15

    a) Dec 1– Feb 15

    b) May 1 - July 15
    Exam Price $300 + $100 application fee $395 + $100 application fee $495 + $100 application fee $395 + $100 application fee $495 + $100 application fee $495 (SHRM members)
    $595 (non-SHRM members)    		 $595 (SHRM members)
    $695 (non-SHRM members)
    Exam Format 65 mostly Multiple Choice Questions
    +
    25 Pre-Test Multiple Choice Questions

    1 hour, 45 mins     		 90 mostly Multiple Choice Questions
    +
    25 Pre-Test Multiple Choice Questions

    2 hours    		 115 mostly Multiple Choice Questions
    +
    25 Pre-Test Multiple Choice Questions

    2 hours, 30 minutes     		 145 mostly Multiple Choice Questions
    +
    25 Pre-Test Multiple Choice Questions

     3 hours 15 minutes    		 105 mostly Multiple Choice Questions
    +
    25 Pre-Test Multiple Choice Questions

    2 hours 30 minutes     		 110 Multiple Choice Questions
    +
    24 Field Test Questions

    Exam Time:
    3 hours, 40 minutes

         		 110  Multiple Choice Questions
    +
    24 Field Test Questions

    Exam Time:
    3 hours, 40 minutes
     
    Preparation
      aPHR PHR SPHR PHRi SPHRi SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP

    Accrediting Body

    		 HRCI

    HRCI

    HRCI

    HRCI

    HRCI

    SHRM

    SHRM
    Test Prep/Study Material Provider(s) 10-week virtual online, live instructor-led program 16-week virtual online, live instructor-led program
    10-week ACCELERATED virtual online, live instructor-led program    		 16-week virtual online, live instructor-led program
    10-week ACCELERATED virtual online, live instructor-led program    		 16-week virtual online, live instructor-led program
    10-week ACCELERATED virtual online, live instructor-led program    		 16-week virtual online, live instructor-led program
    10-week ACCELERATED virtual online, live instructor-led program    		 16-week virtual online, live instructor-led program
    10-week ACCELERATED virtual online, live instructor-led program    		 16-week virtual online, live instructor-led program
    10-week ACCELERATED virtual online, live instructor-led program
    Price Range of Cert Prep $150 - $800 $35 - $1199 $35 - $1199 $35-$1199 $35-$1199 $450 - $1400
     
    SHRM Learning System
    $920 (USD) for non-members
     
    $695 (USD) for members    		 $450 - $1400
     
    SHRM Learning System
    $920 (USD) for non-members
     
    $695 (USD) for members
    Exam Location/Delivery: Remote (available only in Can or US) or in-person testing via Pearson Vue Testing Center Remote (available only in Can or US) or in-person  testing via Pearson Vue Testing Center Remote (available only in Can or US) or in-person  testing via Pearson Vue Testing Center Remote (available only in Can or US) or in-person  testing via Pearson Vue Testing Center Remote (available only in Can or US) or in-person  testing via Pearson Vue Testing Center Remote or in-person testing via Prometric Testing Center Remote or in-person testing via Prometric Testing Center
     
    Recertification
      aPHR PHR SPHR PHRi SPHRi SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP

    Accrediting Body

    		 HRCI

    HRCI

    HRCI

    HRCI

    HRCI

    SHRM

    SHRM
    Recertification Requirements Retake and pass the same certification exam OR earn 45 credits worth of HR-related continuing professional development activities over 3 years.





    An unlimited amount of Webcast Credits can be used.    		 Retake and pass the same certification exam OR earn 60 credits worth of HR-related continuing professional development activities over 3 years.





    An unlimited amount of Webcast Credits can be used.    		 Retake and pass the same certification exam OR earn 60 credits worth of HR-related continuing professional development activities over 3 years. 15 credits must be classified as Strategic / Business Management

    An unlimited amount of Webcast Credits can be used.

         		 Retake and pass the same certification exam OR earn 60 credits worth of HR-related continuing professional development activities over 3 years.





    An unlimited amount of Webcast Credits can be used.    		 Retake and pass the same certification exam OR earn 60 credits worth of HR-related continuing professional development activities over 3 years. 15 credits must be classified as Strategic / Business Management

    An unlimited amount of Webcast Credits can be used..    		  60 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) every three years, or retake the certification exam.

    No Limit on Instructor-Led or Self-Paced Credits.
    Visit www.shrmcertification.org    		 60 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) every three years, or retake the certification exam.

    No Limit on Instructor-Led or Self-Paced Credits.
    Visit www.shrmcertification.org
    Recertification Fees: $169 USD for 1 certification

    Each additional certification = $50 USD

    Suspended Fee = $100 USD    		 $169 USD for 1 certification

    Each additional certification = $50 USD

    Suspended Fee = $100 USD    		 $169 USD for 1 certification

    Each additional certification = $50 USD

    Suspended Fee = $100 USD    		 $169 USD for 1 certification

    Each additional certification = $50 USD

    Suspended Fee = $100 USD    		 $169 USD for 1 certification

    Each additional certification = $50 USD

    Suspended Fee = $100 USD    		 SHRM Members = $165 USD
    Nonmembers = $210 USD (non-refundable, whether or not your application is approved)    		 SHRM Members = $165 USD
    Nonmembers = $210 USD
    (non-refundable, whether or not your application is approved)
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