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Certifications refers to a person being tested to see if they are competent to do a job or task, usually by the passing of an examination. Certification are designated credentials earned by an individual to verify their legitimacy and competence to perform a job. Certification programs ensure the competence of professionals through a measurement of skills and knowledge. Certification program contents are updated to keep up with the latest trends of the industry. 

Certifications are more technically focused, less generalised, more difficult to apply for and have tougher exams than do qualifications. The governing body usually sets a benchmark, these benchmarks are usually set quite high. The certification seekers strive to meet those benchmark. The benchmarks were set low then there will be too many people certified around the global and the whole purpose of the certification program will be defeated.

Global certification programs ensure that the certified individuals meet a global benchmark. Certified individuals not only meet a global benchmark but become part of elite group for their certified area. More and more employers are looking at certification to assess whether an individual possesses the skills and knowledge required for successful performance in a particular job role.

Certification on is administered independent of any education or training program, assessment is based on a body of knowledge rather than on specific learning outcomes and trainers don’t assess their own trainees for final certification. An independent body carries out the final assessment to deem whether the participant is certified or not.

Through the combination of formal education, adherence to high ethical standards, demonstrated knowledge and achievement through exam and a renewed commitment to continuing professional development, HR professionals certified by the HR Certification Institute enhance their professional credibility and the organizations they serve.

An independent 2015 report from the Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) provides proof that certified professionals have many advantages over non-certified peers.

Sometimes qualification offered by a training institute like a college or university may not be recognised in other countries.

Compared with qualification programs such as Certificate, Diploma…., certification has three main advantages:

•requires specific work experience, competency and education 

•requires recertification, which makes sure that you stay current in the HR profession through continuing education 

•allows you to put the letters after your name 

In other words, certification typically consists of the three "E"s: education, experience and examination. All HRCI certifications are developed and administered following industry recognized standards, and all programs except aPHRi are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Career Benefits: For the serious HR practitioner, HRCI certification is a must-have career advantage. HRCI certification holders report better employment prospects, higher annual salaries, faster income growth and higher levels of career satisfaction. Today, HR professionals from over 100 countries proudly maintain the HR Certification Institute's credentials as a mark of world-class HR aptitude and innovation.

Business Benefits: With HRCI letters next to your name, organizations are confident that you have the expertise to perform at the highest level - that you have what it takes to provide strategic HR and human capital management direction - that you can create advantages out of constantly shifting technologies, laws, worker needs and workplace environments. In fact, 98 percent of Fortune 500 companies have HRCI-certified professionals among their leadership ranks.

Earning HRCI Certification Sets You Apart

•provides you with a fully accredited credential – Seven of our eight core products are accredited and meet the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) rigorous standards. 

•validates your expertise – HRCI certification provides you with competency based, professionally relevant credentials that are highly valued in HR and business communities. 

•connects you to an exclusive network of motivated HR professionals around the globe – Nearly 145,000 certified HR thought leaders work in more than 100 countries and territories. 

•delivers nearly 45 years of history – Established in 1976, HRCI is the largest HR certification organization in the world. 

•earns recognition from your organization and peers – Business leaders find HR certified professionals to be more self-motivated.  

HRCI®, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, is the premier credentialing and learning organization for the human resources profession. For over 45 years, they have set the global standard for HR expertise and excellence through their commitment to the development and advancement of businesspeople in the people business.  HRCI develops and offers world-class learning, as well as the administration of eight global certifications and is dedicated to helping professionals achieve new competencies that drive business results. 

An independent nonprofit organization, HRCI is dedicated to advancing the HR profession by developing and administering best-in-class certifications

Certifications offered by HRCI:

•Associate Professional in Human Resources® (aPHR®)

•Associate Professional in Human Resources - International (aPHRi)

•Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®)

•Professional in Human Resources - California® (PHRca®)

•Professional in Human Resources - International™ (PHRi™)

•Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®)

•Senior Professional in Human Resources - International Professional™ (SPHRi™)

•Global Professional in Human Resources® (GPHR®)

The PHRi (formerly the Human Resources Business Professional™ or HRBP™), for practitioners based outside of the United States validates professional-level competency, knowledge and skills to help to propel your HR career forward. With the PHRi, you demonstrate mastery of generally accepted technical and operational HR principles in a single international setting.

HR professionals with certifications from HRCI® are leaders of a broad range of enterprises, including large multinational corporations, small businesses, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, publicly traded companies, government entities, universities, military branches and more. The community of HRCI credential holders are dedicated HR practitioners, willing mentors and trusted strategic partners, serving both their organizations and the HR profession. 

More than 500,000 HR professionals in over 125 countries have earned HRCI credentials as a mark of high distinction and honor in the human resource management field. The HRCI community of credentialed professionals also represents all levels of HR job experience and seniority.

Visit https://www.hcri.org/ for more information.

Step 1 – Do the training

Step 2 – Register Yourself on HRCI

Step 3 – Apply to sit for the exam

Step 4 – Pay the fees

Step 5 – Schedule the exam within 180 days from the date of approval

Step 6 – Do the exam

Step 7 - Receive your test results 

(For candidates testing through online proctoring, your exam result may take up to one hour after the end of your testing session to appear in your online profile.)

aPHR - 9,692

PHR - 66,743

PHRca - 1,936

PHRi - 2,675

SPHR - 44,790

SPHRi - 2,459

GPHR - 2,744

* From January 1 to December 31, 2022, 13,516 HR practitioners tested for one of HRCI's eight credentials - the aPHR, aPHRi, PHR, PHRi, PHRca, SPHR, SPHRi, or GPHR. 

With the exception of the aPHRi, all of the HRCI programs listed below are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). HRCI is required to report exam statistics annually in accordance with NCCA standards. Accreditation standards also require accredited certification programs to provide pass rate data to the public on an annual basis.

In order to earn an HRCI certification, all candidates must meet eligibility requirements and pass an exam.

HRCI Exam Pass Rates as of December 31, 2022:

aPHR - 74%

PHR - 61%

PHRca - 44%

PHRi - 67%

SPHR - 53%

SPHRi - 72%

GPHR - 56%

The training package includes:

• Face-to-Face/Virtual Training
• Access to our online learning platform
• Coaching/Assistance with exam preparation
• Course materials
• Certificate  for attending the training

*   Participants will receive a certificate on completion of training

**   Participants will get another certificate from HR Certification Institute (HRCI) of USA after they pass the HRCI exam.