HR Certification Qualifications

Go to the Human Resource Certification Institute, www.hrci.org, for more information about the exams and qualifications

APHR Eligibility

High School Diploma or equivalent. HR experience not necessary.

PHR Eligibility

1 year of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher

2 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree

4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a Bachelor’s degree

SPHR Eligibility

4 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher

5 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree

7 years of demonstrated professional HR experience with less than a Bachelor’s degree

GPHR Eligibility

2 years of  professional-level HR experience with a Master’s degree or higher

3 years of professional -level HR experience with a Bachelor’s degree

4 years of professional-level HR experience with no specific educational requirement

Go to the Society for Human Resource Management, www.shrmcertification.org, for more information about the exams and qualifications

SHRM-CP Eligibility

HR-related Graduate degree: Currently in HR role

HR-related Bachelor’s degree: One year in HR role

Less than a Bachelor’s degree: 3-years in HR role

SHRM-SCP Eligibility

HR-related Graduate degree: 3 years in HR role

HR-related Bachelor’s degree: 4 years in HR role

Less than a Bachelor’s degree: 6-years in HR role