WELCOME MESSAGES |
AMY DUFRANE, Ed.D., SPHR, CAEExecutive Director, HR Certification Institute (HRCI) |
JUN KABIGTING, MBA/MS/HRMPChief Community Officer, The Japan HR Society (JHRS) |
DANA GALLAGHERDean & Academic Director, The JHRS Academy |
![]() STEP 1: Become a JHRS Professional Member so that you can avail of reduced exam fees and/or preparatory/mandatory seminars/courses needed for the certification. You will also have full access to tons of HR resources that may be helpful to you to prepare for the exam and your HR profession as well and other value-adding and exclusive benefits. See Full List of JHRS Professional Membership Benefits here. STEP 2: Complete application and payment Apply to take the PHRi/SPHRi certification exam by CLICKING HERE. Please be sure that you have the information necessary to complete the application BEFORE you begin. The application form requires current contact information, education and employment history. You must complete all required fields. Once this information is complete, you will need to submit payment (only Visa, MasterCard or American Express accepted for payment). Only completed and paid applications can be processed. Follow on-screen instructions and towards the end of the registration process, choose "JHRS" in the drop-down menu (your membership will be confirmed with JHRS later on) to avail of reduced exam fees. Please be aware that the application must be completed in one session. You will not be able to save and return to the application once you have started. If you close your browser while taking the application, you will need to start over again. Please be sure to have all employer information ready before you begin the application. Exam Fees
STEP 3: Complete Credential Readiness Assessment (CRA) STEP 4: Select testing period STEP 5: Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) Letter STEP 6: Schedule Exam STEP 7: Prepare for the Exam HRCP.com offers updated PHRi or SPHRi preparation materials that you can buy to help you prepare for the exam. Your purchase comes with it a free online tests to help you gauge your preparedness to take the exam. STEP 8: Take Exam STEP 9: Receive Results If you have all the necessary information, and are ready to apply, please proceed to the PHRi or SPHRi application form. Related link: Webinars & Other Resources |
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