aPHR — HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources
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- Issuer
- HRCI
- Industry
- HR & Learning
- Domain
- HR Generalist & Strategic HR
- Level
- Beginner
- Exam fee
- $400 — verified 2026-09-25
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years, 45 recertification credits credits per cycle. Renew by cpe.
45 recertification credits per 3-year cycle, or retake the exam; online recertification fee payable (amount not captured)
Recognition
HRCI's entry-level, knowledge-based HR credential; no HR experience needed
Related certifications
- AIHR HRBP AIHR HR Business Partner 2.0 Certificate Program
- PHR HRCI Professional in Human Resources
- PHRca HRCI Professional in Human Resources – California
- PSHRA-CP PSHRA Certified Professional (formerly IPMA-HR IPMA-CP)
- SHRM-CP SHRM Certified Professional
Career paths that include aPHR