PHRca — HRCI Professional in Human Resources – California

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Issuer
HRCI
Industry
HR & Learning
Domain
HR Generalist & Strategic HR
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$495 — verified 2026-09-25

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: 1 yr professional HR experience + master's, or 2 yrs + bachelor's, or 4 yrs without degree

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 3 years, 60 recertification credits credits per cycle. Renew by cpe.

60 recertification credits per 3-year cycle (45 HR + 15 California), or retake the exam; online recertification fee payable (amount not captured)

Recognition

State-specific credential for California employment law; PHR not required

Related certifications

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