The HRCI Professional in Human Resources exam is the official HRCI test registered under exam code PHR. Passing it earns you the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, a credential at the Professional level. It is also linked to the related certifications: Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR). HRCI exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.

The HRCI Professional in Human Resources exam includes Approx. 90 scored questions + 25 pretest questions (total ~115) questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.

To pass the HRCI Professional in Human Resources exam you need Scaled score of 500 (on a 100-700 scale), and the official registration fee is USD $395 exam fee (plus additional application/administrative fees may apply). A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full USD $395 exam fee (plus additional application/administrative fees may apply) again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ActualCollection practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.

Recommended: HR experience or HR-related education; eligibility varies depending on education level and experience combination

Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.

Registration for the HRCI Professional in Human Resources exam goes through the official channels below.

• HRCI Official PHR Certification Page
• Pearson VUE Scheduling Portal

As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Computer-based exam delivered at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored exam (where available).

HRCI points candidates toward the following training options for HRCI Professional in Human Resources.

• HRCI Official Learning Resources
• HR Certification Preparation Courses (HRCI-aligned training providers)

Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 117 practice questions in the ActualCollection PHR package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.

Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the HRCI Professional in Human Resources material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.

If you take the HRCI Professional in Human Resources exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, ActualCollection backs you with a 100% money-back guarantee. The claim must match the exam your product covers: attempts taken within 3 days of purchase are not eligible (that is too little preparation time), and neither are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, or expired orders. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Prefer not to refund? You can swap instead and receive two other exam products of equal value for free while keeping the update service on your original purchase.

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The official HRCI Professional in Human Resources syllabus is organized into 5 domains. Key areas include Employee Relations and Risk Management, Talent Planning and Acquisition, and Compensation and Benefits. The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.