The Senior Professional in Human Resources™ (SPHRi™) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) is the certification that helps you showcase the HR leadership recognition you deserve. It demonstrates your mastery of the strategic and policy-making aspects of HR management on a global level, designed for big-picture thinkers responsible for planning rather than implementing HR policies. Organizations seek out SPHRi professionals for their proven accountability for HR department goals, for breadth and depth of knowledge in all HR disciplines, and for understanding business issues beyond the HR function.

To qualify for the SPHRi you must:

Vantage Certifications has a hands-on process that helps you get the best out of your learning experience and pass the exam on your first try.

There are 3 different learning approaches:

The In-Class Training (this process starts with a 4-day in-class training during the weekends/weekdays, followed by a virtual learning schedule for another 4 weeks to help complete the learning period), An Online learning approach (this involves access to pre-recorded videos and other learning materials) and the self-paced/self-study learning option.

The SPHRi certification is valid for three years after testing.

To maintain this credential, you must earn 60 recertification credits over a three-year time span or retake the exam. Of the 60-recertification credits required, 15 must be Business Management & Strategy credits.

The SPHRi examination is available all year-round, but this is subject to availability at the Prometric testing center of your choice.

Examination Fee: $440