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Associate Professional in Human Resources — aPHR

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Description

HRCI's Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) is the perfect certification to help fast-track your career growth and provide you with the confidence to launch into the HR profession. The aPHR 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.

Certifying Organization

Human Resource Certification Institute

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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? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Related Programs

36 Human Resources programs on Career School App.

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Human Resource Management

Associate Degree

On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Aug 19, 2026
Duration
90 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$34,560 for the Program
Interactive College of Technology

Human Resource Management

Associate Degree

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Morrow
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Next start
Aug 19, 2026
Duration
90 Weeks
App fee
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Tuition
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Interactive College of Technology

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Associate Degree

On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Aug 19, 2026
Duration
90 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$34,560 for the Program
U.S. Career Institute

Human Resources

Associate Degree

OnlineFinancial Aid
Fort Collins Administrative Campus
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
62 semester credits / four semesters
App fee
$75
Tuition
$7,956 for the Program
San Joaquin Valley College

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OnlineFinancial Aid
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Online · 100% remote
Next start
Dec 14, 2026
Duration
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App fee
None
Total cost
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San Joaquin Valley College

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OnlineFinancial Aid
Online Division
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Dec 14, 2026
Duration
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App fee
None
Total cost
$18,687
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Suggested because Associate Professional in Human Resources applies to Human Resources Managers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR)
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Professional in Human Resources - International (PHRi)
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Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
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