The HRCI The Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exam (code: SPHR) is the official HRCI exam that leads to the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification. It sits at the Senior / Professional level of the HRCI certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as PHR, PHRi, PHRca, GPHR, aPHRi. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by HRCI itself, which is why the SPHR credential keeps showing up in job postings.

The HRCI The Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exam gives you 150 minutes to work through Approximately 140 (includes unscored pretest items). Pacing matters more than most candidates expect, so before exam day, run at least one full timed session in the ITCertMagic test engine to learn how long you can afford per question. If an item stalls you, flag it and move on — coming back later beats burning five minutes on a single question.

The passing score for the HRCI The Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exam is 500 (scaled score range: 0–700), and the official registration fee is Approximately USD 495–595 (varies by region and eligibility status). Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so a timed self-assessment with ITCertMagic practice questions about a week before your exam date is a cheap way to confirm you are scoring comfortably above 500 (scaled score range: 0–700).

According to HRCI, the following applies: Eligibility is based on professional HR experience; typically 4–7 years depending on highest level of education.. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://www.hrci.org before you register.

You can book your HRCI The Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exam through the official channels below:

• HRCI SPHR Certification Overview

HRCI lists the following training options for HRCI The Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) candidates:

• HRCI Official Preparation Resources
• LinkedIn Learning SPHR Prep Courses

Official courses build a solid foundation, and pairing them with the 310 practice questions from ITCertMagic shows you how ready you really are before you spend money on the exam itself.

Yes. ITCertMagic offers a free SPHR PDF demo so you can review the question style, difficulty, and explanations before committing to anything. After purchase, your HRCI The Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) material includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires after that, you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

If you take the corresponding SPHR exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under our 100% Money Back Guarantee, subject to a few conditions: the failed exam must be the one matching your purchase; sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase does not qualify, since that leaves too little preparation time; downloading the material without actually taking the exam does not qualify; free materials and expired orders are excluded; and the candidate name must match the payer name. To apply, send a scanned copy of your enrollment slip together with your official Score Report (PDF) within 2 days after the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your purchase for two free products of equal value while keeping the update service on the product you originally bought. As for delivery, everything is an instant download: your products are sent to your email within one minute of payment — contact customer service if nothing arrives within 2 hours — and there is no limit on the number of computers you can install the software on.

The official HRCI The Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) syllabus is organized into 6 main domains. The first three are Employee Relations and Engagement, Talent Planning and Acquisition, and Risk Management. For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.