HRCI’s Associate Professional in Human Resources International™ (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. This entry level certification does not have any US law, and it does not require any HR experience. This is precisely the type of certification that students, HR professionals in their early careers and managers in department can take to demonstrate their basic knowledge of HR.

Am I Eligible?
To be eligible for the aPHRi you do not need any high school diploma or global equivalent. No HR experience is required since this is a knowledge-based credential.

What Is the Exam Format & Length?
Computer-based Testing (CBT) at a Pearson Vue testing center
Exam time: 1 hour and 45 minutes (Plus 30 minutes administration time)
Exam length: 65 Scored multiple-choice questions + 25 pretest questions

What Is Covered?
Review the aPHRi Exam Content Outline for details.

How Much Does It Cost?
Exam Fee and Application: $290

When Can I Take the Exam?
Testing for the aPHRi is available year-round, subject to availability at the Prometric testing center of your choice.

How Do I Remain Certified?
Your aPHRi certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your aPHRi credential, you must earn 45 recertification credits over a three-year time span or retake the exam.

Earn international HR acclaim with the Professional in Human Resources – International™ (PHRi™) from HR Certification Institute HRCI. The PHRi (formerly the Human Resources Business Professional™ or HRBP™), for internationally-based practitioners, validates professional-level competency, knowledge and skills to help to propel your HR career forward.

Your PHRi training allows you to demonstrate mastery of generally accepted technical and operational HR principles in a single international setting. To prepare for the exam, you can take the PHRi training in Lagos or online via our website.

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for the PHRi in Nigeria and beyond, you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience: Have at least one year of experience in a professional-level HR position + a master’s degree or global equivalent, OR Have at least two years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, OR Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position.

What Is the Exam Format & Length?

Computer-based Testing (CBT) at a Pearson Vue testing center
Exam time: 2 hours and 15 minutes (Plus 30 Minutes Administration Time).
Exam length: 90 Scored multiple-choice questions + 25 pretest questions

Language: English

How Much Does It Cost?

Exam + Application Fee: $350

When Can I Take the Exam?

Testing for the PHRi is available year-round, subject to availability at the testing center of your choice. 

How Do I Remain Certified?

Your PHRi certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your PHRi credential, you must earn 60 recertification credits over the three-year time span or retake the exam.

The PHRi testing centers are present in Lagos, Abuja, Asaba and Accra

SPHRi Exam Preparatory Course

Demonstrate your strategic international HR leadership with the Senior Professional in Human Resources – International™ (SPHRi™) from HR Certification Institute (HRCI). The SPHRi (formerly the Human Resources Management Professional™ or HRMP™), for internationally-based HR leaders, validates senior-level HR competency and mastery of generally accepted HR principles in strategy, policy development and service delivery in a single international setting.

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for the SPHRi training you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience: Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a master’s degree or global equivalent, OR Have at least five years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a bachelor’s degree or global equivalent, OR A minimum of seven years of experience in a professional-level HR position.

The SPHRi certification requires documented knowledge of local employment laws.

What Is the Exam Format & Length?
Computer-based Testing (CBT) at a Prometric testing center
Exam time: 2 hours and 45 minutes (Plus 30 minutes Administration time).
Exam length: 115 Scored multiple-choice questions + 25 pretest questions

Language: English

How Much Does It Cost?
Exam+ Application Fee: $450

When Can I Take the SPHRi exam in Nigeria?
Testing for the SPHRi in Nigeria and beyond is available year-round, subject to availability at the testing center of your choice.

How Do I Remain Certified?
Your SPHRi certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your SPHRi credential, you must earn 45 HR and 15 Business recertification credits (total 60) over a three-year time span.

What is the difference between SPHRi and SPHR?
The SPHRi is a global HR credential for those employed in international organizations or with global responsibilities, while the SPHR is focused on the US domestic market. Both are based on HR Competency Model and share a common body of knowledge. The exams differ in the examples used to test competency application. The SPHRi exam includes a percentage of international-specific content not included in the SPHR exam.

The SPHRi is for internationally-based HR leaders and validates senior-level HR competency and mastery of generally accepted HR principles in strategy, policy development and service delivery in a single international setting.