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Professional in Human Resources (PHR)

HRCI's established mid level HR certification covering operational HR and US employment law. Not AI specific.

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Level: Advanced Experienced professionals ready for a senior credential.
What you get: A certification employers can verify, made for the top of your résumé and your LinkedIn profile.
How you learn: Online, self paced, about 2 hrs.
How to use it: Put it at the top of your résumé and under Licenses and certifications on LinkedIn, with the verification link so hirers can confirm it in seconds. Name it in every application that uses this skill, and send it straight to recruiters and hiring managers.
Why it's worth it: Accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Source ↗

What you will pay$495Upfront cost. Full details below.Renewal costs money too. See Renewal below.

Time: Exam 2 hours plus 30 minutes administration.
Before you start: Professional level HR experience: 1 year with a master's degree or higher, 2 years with a bachelor's, or 4 years without a degree.
How you are tested: Computer based exam at Pearson VUE or online proctored (OnVUE); 90 scored + 25 pretest questions.
Renewal: Valid 3 years; 60 HR recertification credits or retake; $169 recertification fee.
Full cost details: $495 total ($395 exam + $100 application fee). Recertification $169 per 3 year cycle.
Where it applies: United States (US employment law focus; HRCI offers PHRi internationally).

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Checked at the source Oct 13, 2026

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