PHR: Professional in Human Resources
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), issued by HR Certification Institute. 111 coaches in our directory list it.
- What it means
- A human resources certification from the HR Certification Institute covering the operational side of HR in the US.
- What it takes
- 1 year of professional HR experience with a master's, 2 years with a bachelor's, or 4 years without a degree, plus a proctored exam (90 scored questions). Valid 3 years; renewed with 60 recertification credits or by retesting.
- What it tells you
- An independently examined HR credential that requires HR experience; useful insight into employer hiring, not a coaching credential.
- Issued by
- HR Certification Institute
A coach listing a credential on their website is not proof they hold it: check it with HR Certification Institute.