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PHR — Professional in Human Resources

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PHR — Professional in Human Resources

HRCI PHR — US tactical/operational HR practitioner certification

20-question mock60 min58% pass markUnited States

Single questions with instant feedback — no timer, learn as you go.

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From practice to the real exam

01
Check eligibility
Minimum 1 year of HR exempt-level experience (with Master's), 2 years (with Bachelor's), or 4 years (no degree).
02
Apply on HRCI.org
Application fee USD 100 + exam fee USD 395. Approval lets you schedule within a 120-day testing window.
03
Study the PHR Exam Content Outline
HRCI publishes the official exam content outline covering 5 functional areas (business management, talent planning, learning, total rewards, employee relations).
04
Schedule via Pearson VUE
90 scored + 25 pretest questions in 2 hours. Test centre or online proctored.
05
Recertify every 3 years
60 recertification credits over 3 years, or retake the exam.
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01Total rewards
30%6 questions
02Business management
20%4 questions
03Talent planning & acquisition
20%4 questions
04Employee relations & engagement
20%4 questions
05Learning & development
10%2 questions
Your study path
Master this exam, topic by topic
Drill one topic at a time. After each session you'll see where you went wrong and can retake until you've got it.
Questions per session
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Frequently asked questions

Is the PHR — Professional in Human Resources practice test free?

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How many questions are in the PHR — Professional in Human Resources quiz?

Each PHR — Professional in Human Resources attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 180 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the PHR — Professional in Human Resources test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the PHR — Professional in Human Resources?

The pass mark used in this simulation is 58%. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.