Description
Advance your HR career by earning the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). The PHR demonstrates your mastery of the technical and operational aspects of HR management, including U.S. laws and regulations. The PHR is for the HR professional who has experience with program implementation, has a tactical/logistical orientation, is accountable to another HR professional within the organization, and has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than the whole organization.
Details
If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes
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36 Human Resources programs on Career School App.
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Tuition
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Tuition
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Tuition
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Fort Collins Administrative Campus
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
62 semester credits / four semesters
Tuition
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See all 36 Human Resources programs →Suggested because Professional in Human Resources applies to Human Resources Managers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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