HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Practice Exams

The PHR demonstrates your mastery of the technical and operational aspects of HR management, including U.S. laws and regulations. The PHR is for the HR professional who has experience with program implementation, has a tactical/logistical orientation, is accountable to another HR professional within the organization, and has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than the whole organization.

Who should take the exam?

The exam is most suitable for the following candidates-

• Have at least one year of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Master’s degree or higher,

• Have at least two years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a Bachelor’s degree, OR

• Have at least four years of experience in a professional-level HR position + a high school diploma.

Course Outline

The important topics covered in this exam are:

• Functional Area 01 | Business Management (20%)
• Functional Area 02 | Talent Planning and Acquisition (16%)
• Functional Area 03 | Learning and Development (10%)
• Functional Area 04 | Total Rewards (15%)
• Functional Area 05 | Employee and Labor Relations (39%)