HR certification

No longer can anyone do HR

McKinsey and Conference Board research reveals that human capital is the number one issue for CEOs. Yet the same CEOs rank the HR function as only the seventh or eighth most important function in their business. That gap is telling us that CEOs are not confident their HR function is the answer to their human capital imperative.

The history which resulted in this malaise is the fact that, until recently, anyone could claim to practise HR and wear the HR label.

That has now changed.

Candidates who successfully complete the postgraduate-level AHRI Practising Certification Program (APC) are now proposed to the National Certification Council for induction as certified HR practitioners. Once certified, they are entitled to carry the post-nominal CPHR or FCPHR, and AHRI confidently assures employers of their human capital capability.

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Getting HR certified

Experienced HR practitioners and academics can achieve HR certification through one of four different pathways, depending on your HR experience, skills and capability, or your academic contribution to the HR discipline.

Still early in your HR career with fewer than five years' experience? 

Become certification ready by building your HR knowledge and skills through professional development opportunities. Learn more