GPHR certification validates your expertise of multinational HR.

Is this Certification Right for Me?

Let the business world know you have the knowledge and skills needed to manage HR challenges in a global marketplace. Earn the Global Professional in Human Resources^® (GPHR^®) from HR Certification Institute^® (HRCI^®). The GPHR demonstrates your expertise of multinational HR responsibilities, including strategies of globalization development of HR policies and initiatives that support organizational global growth.

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for the GPHR you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience:

• Have at least two years of experience* in a global professional-level HR position + a Master’s degree or higher,
• Have at least three years of experience* in a professional-level HR position (at least two in global HR) + a Bachelor’s degree, OR
• Have at least four years of experience* in a professional-level HR position (at least two in global HR) + a high school diploma.

*Note: Global HR experience is defined as having direct, cross-border HR responsibilities for two or more countries or regions

What Is the Exam Format & Length?

• Exam time: 3 hours
• Exam length: 140 scored questions (mostly multiple-choice) + 25 pretest questions
• Computer-based exam at a Pearson VUE testing center

What Is Covered?

Review the GPHR Exam Content Outline for details.

How Much Does It Cost?

Exam Fee*: $495 + Application Fee: $100

When Can I Take the Exam?

Testing for the GPHR is available year-round, subject to test center availablity.

How Do I Remain Certified?

Your GPHR certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your GPHR credential, you must earn 60 recertification credits over the three-year time span or retake the exam. Of the 60 recertification credits required, 15 must be Global credits. Learn more about HRCI recertification requirements.

Course Outline

The GPHR course intensifies sturdies across the following major domains:

• Strategic HR Management
• Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility
• Global Compensation and Benefits
• Talent and Organizational Development
• Workforce Relations and Risk Management