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PHR — Professional in Human Resources

HRCI PHR — US tactical/operational HR practitioner certification

180
Minutes
20
Questions
12,940
Learners
58%
Pass mark
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From practice to the real exam

Verified sources
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Check eligibility
Minimum 1 year of HR exempt-level experience (with Master's), 2 years (with Bachelor's), or 4 years (no degree).
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Apply on HRCI.org
Application fee USD 100 + exam fee USD 395. Approval lets you schedule within a 120-day testing window.
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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).
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Schedule via Pearson VUE
90 scored + 25 pretest questions in 2 hours. Test centre or online proctored.
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Recertify every 3 years
60 recertification credits over 3 years, or retake the exam.
Official resources
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · 20 questions in the bank
Topic weights below mirror the real exam blueprint. To practise any single topic, use the Your study path panel on the right.
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
The experience

What to expect on test day

Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare

Certification study playbook

Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.

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Start with the official exam blueprint — it tells you exactly what each domain carries.
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Hands-on practice is irreplaceable for technical certifications — labs over reading.
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Understand why answers are correct, not just memorise them — the real exam paraphrases.
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Book your exam before you feel 100% ready. A fixed date forces real discipline.