Professional in Human Resources (PHR) FAQ
Following are some top Professional in Human Resources (PHR) exam FAQs:
What is Professional in Human Resources (PHR) exam?
The GPHR evaluates your expertise in multinational HR responsibilities, including strategies of globalization development of HR policies and initiatives that support organizational global growth.
Is there any special skills required for the (PHR) exam?
The Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) is a global, competency-based credential that is designed to validate the skills and knowledge of an HR professional who operates in a global marketplace. HR Certification Institute retains sole ownership of the badge.
What are the abilities measured for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) exam?
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the multinational HR responsibilities, including strategies of globalization development of HR policies and initiatives that support organizational global growth.
Who is the intended audience for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) exam?
The exam is most suitable for the following candidates-
- Have at least two years of experience in a global professional-level HR position + a Master’s degree or higher,
- Have at least three years of experience in a professional-level HR position (at least two in global HR) + a Bachelor’s degree, OR
- Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position (at least two in global HR) + a high school diploma.
What areas are covered in the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) exam?
In this exam the main highlighted areas are:
- Functional Area 01 | Business Management (20%)
- Functional Area 02 | Talent Planning and Acquisition (16%)
- Functional Area 03 | Learning and Development (10%)
- Functional Area 04 | Total Rewards (15%)
- Functional Area 05 | Employee and Labor Relations (39%)
What is the time allowed and how many questions are there in the exam?
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification contains 150+25 questions which need to be completed in 180 minutes.
What is the (PHR) exam cost?
This exam will cost you $395+$100 USD including the additional taxes.
How do I schedule my exam?
After you receive your unique HRCI 9-digit testing ID, you may search for the nearest testing location by viewing the Pearson VUE from its website at www.pearsonvue.com/hrci.
What is the exam cancellation and rescheduling policy?
After the approval of your exam application, no refunds will be made if you no longer wish to take the exam, however, you are allowed to extend your eligibility expiration date.
Is there any additional cost reschedule the exam?
You can reschedule your exam appointment within three business days before your original appointment. To reschedule your exam appointment online, you need to contact Pearson VUE at pearsonvue.com/hrci.For this you will be charged a rescheduling fee of $150 USD.
