SPHR — HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resources

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Issuer
HRCI
Industry
HR & Learning
Domain
HR Generalist & Strategic HR
Level
Expert
Exam fee
$595 — verified 2026-09-25

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: 4 yrs professional HR experience + master's, or 5 yrs + bachelor's, or 7 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 Business), or retake the exam; online recertification fee payable (amount not captured)

Recognition

Senior/strategic US HR credential for HR leaders

Related certifications

Career paths that include SPHR

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