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
- PSHRA-SCP PSHRA Senior Certified Professional (formerly IPMA-SCP)
- SHRM-SCP SHRM Senior Certified Professional
- SPHR HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resources