The Global Benchmark for HR Professionals
The Global Benchmark for HR Professionals
The Global Benchmark for HR Professionals









The Leading HR Credential Body
HRCI has defined what qualified HR practice looks like for close to five decades.
International and Domestic Tracks
Credentials from aPHRi through to SPHRi, matched to experience level.
Built on the People Business
Programs focus on the judgment HR professionals apply to real workforce decisions.
Prove Your HR Practice Against a Global Standard
HRCI credentials test the knowledge and judgment that HR work demands, from workforce planning and employee relations to compliance and reward. The certification is recognized internationally and holds across sectors.
- A globally recognized HR credential
- Validation of practice against an international standard
- A ladder from aPHRi through to SPHRi
- Standing with employers hiring HR professionals
- Confidence across the full HR lifecycle
- Nearly fifty years of credentialing behind you
Our Network of Associations
Globally Trusted, Locally Impactful.
BLUE OCEAN ACADEMY is a state-of-the-art Learning Management System designed to enhance your learning experience. It offers flexibility, interactivity, and convenience, making it your personal learning hub.


Our Network of Associations
Globally Trusted, Locally Impactful.
BLUE OCEAN ACADEMY is a state-of-the-art Learning Management System designed to enhance your learning experience. It offers flexibility, interactivity, and convenience, making it your personal learning hub.
HR decisions affect people and the business at once. An HRCI credential shows you make them to a standard the profession recognizes.
