The Senior Professional in Human Resources – International (SPHRi®) is a globally recognized credential awarded by HRCI®.
It validates advanced knowledge in HR strategy, policy development, and leadership for professionals working outside the United States.

• Senior HR professionals with strategic decision-making responsibilities
• HR Managers, HR Business Partners, and HR Directors in multinational organizations
• Professionals responsible for aligning HR with business goals
• Experienced practitioners looking for global HR credibility

HRCI requires one of the following:

• Master’s degree + 4 years of professional HR experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of professional HR experience, OR
• No degree + 7 years of professional HR experience

⚠️ Experience must be professional-level HR work, not clerical/administrative

The exam is focused on HR leadership and strategy rather than basic operations.
Domains include:

1. Business Leadership (31%)
2. Talent Development & Management (27%)
3. HR Service Delivery (24%)
4. Measurement & Analysis (18%)

• Format: Computer-based exam (Pearson VUE test centers or online proctoring)
• Questions: 140 multiple-choice questions (125 scored + 15 pretest)
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Language: English (with translations available in some regions)

• Apply online through HRCI® website
• Submit proof of education & HR experience
• Pay exam fee and schedule your exam with Pearson VUE

• Application Fee: $100 (non-refundable)
• Exam Fee: $495
• Total: $595

(Membership in HR associations may offer discounts on prep courses, but not exam fees.)

• Study Official HRCI Exam Content Outline
• Use SPHRi prep guides and textbooks (e.g., by HRCI-approved providers)
• Attend SPHRi exam preparation courses (like those at Green International or other authorized providers)
• Join study groups or online communities of SPHRi candidates
• Practice with mock exams & scenario-based questions

• HRCI® SPHRi Exam Content Outline (free download from HRCI website)
• Official HRCI Learning Bundles (study guide + practice questions)
• Third-party prep providers (Green International, HRPrep, HRCP, etc.)
• Flashcards, practice tests, and case studies

• HRCI uses a scaled score system (100–700)
• Passing score: 500

• You must wait 90 days before retaking the exam
• Maximum 3 attempts per 12 months
• Retake requires paying full exam fee again ($495)

• Valid for 3 years
• Renewal requires 45 recertification credits (HR-related continuing education) OR retaking the exam

• Demonstrates strategic-level HR expertise
• Enhances credibility with employers worldwide
• Increases chances for leadership positions in HR
• Higher salary potential (SPHRi holders earn significantly more than non-certified peers)
• Strengthens your profile for global HR roles

• Instructor-led exam prep classes (weekend or evening schedules)
• Mock exams & practice tests with detailed reviews
• Study plans & mentoring to keep you exam-ready
• Access to case studies and scenario-based exercises aligned with exam domains
• Guidance for application & exam scheduling with HRCI

• SPHRi® is about HR leadership and strategic management, not day-to-day HR tasks.
• Preparation requires conceptual clarity + practice on business scenarios.
• With the right preparation and mock exams, most candidates succeed on the first attempt.