PHR Candidates

HRCI suggests candidates have between two and four years of professional-level, generalist HR experience before taking the exam. Candidates generally report to a more senior HR professional within the organization and during the course of their daily work focus on implementation of programs and processes that have already been developed.

SPHR Candidates

According to HRCI, the ideal candidate has six to eight years of increasingly responsible HR experience. Candidates have the ability to anticipate the impact of policies and decisions on the achievement of organizational goals. SPHR candidates are business focused and understand that HR policies and processes must integrate with and serve the needs of the larger organization.

Test your Knowledge

• Take a free online quiz to help you decide which exam is best for you.
• HRCI also offers an Online Assessment Exam for both the PHR and SPRH exams; these exams are intended to replicate exam conditions. Visit HRCI PHR, SPHR and GPHR Assessment Exams page for further details and exam fees.