BUILD YOUR FOUNDATIONHRCI®
aPHR®
Associate Professional in Human Resources
Build a working foundation in the essentials of human resources.
Foundational HR knowledge
Exam voucher included*
HR CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP
Prep with
the best.
Pass your test.
The right preparation changes everything.
Learn from experienced HR leaders, build your exam confidence, and take your career further.
Prep courses · Tutoring · Test-taking workshops
YOUR CERTIFICATION STARTS HERE
HRCI® and SHRM® exam preparation. One experienced partner.
Built on experience.
Focused on your success.
Focused on your success.
2,500+
HR professionals prepared
100+
Combined years of HR expertise
6
Certification pathways
Learn your way. Live online & self-paced options.
Prepare with confidence. HRCI exam voucher included.*
Learn from practitioners. Certified HR experts.
FIND THE RIGHT PREPARATION
Your goal. Your exam.
Your path forward.
Choose the credential that fits your experience and ambition. We’ll help you prepare for the challenge.
GROW YOUR PRACTICEHRCI®
PHR®
Professional in Human Resources
Put the HR knowledge you use every day on a stronger foundation.
Live onlineSelf-paced option
Exam voucher included*
LEAD WITH STRATEGYHRCI®
SPHR®
Senior Professional in Human Resources
Prepare to show the depth of your business and HR leadership knowledge.
Live onlineSelf-paced option
Exam voucher included*
EXPAND YOUR REACHHRCI®
GPHR®
Global Professional in Human Resources
Build your preparation for leading HR across a global workforce.
Global HR focus
Exam voucher included*
STRENGTHEN YOUR IMPACTSHRM®
SHRM-CP®
SHRM Certified Professional
Build the capabilities and judgment to move your HR practice forward.
Live onlineSelf-paced option
HRPowerPass™ included
ELEVATE YOUR LEADERSHIPSHRM®
SHRM-SCP®
SHRM Senior Certified Professional
Develop your preparation for the strategic questions facing senior HR leaders.
Live onlineSelf-paced option
HRPowerPass™ included
THE HR CERT PREP PROS DIFFERENCE
Preparation is a process.
Partnership makes the difference.
Practical learning. Thoughtful support.
A team that takes your goals seriously.
THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND YOUR PREPARATIONHR professionals.
2,500+
HR professionals.
Countless next chapters.
From emerging practitioners to senior leaders, we help people turn their commitment into stronger preparation.
Discover their storiesExperience beyond the textbook.
Our instructors are active HR leaders. They bring practical context to complex topics, so your learning connects to the work you actually do.
A method for the moments that matter.
HRPowerPass™ gives you a structured way to approach exam questions and build your test-taking confidence.
Support that stays personal.
Interactive classes, access to instructors, and one-to-one tutoring help you focus on the areas where you need support.
Confidence, backed by clear guarantees.
Review course-retake and HRCI Second Chance benefits. See how they work.
OUR PROPRIETARY TEST-TAKING METHODOLOGY
HRPower
Pass™
Pass™
Learn it. Practice it. Walk in prepared.
You know HR.
Now think like the exam.
Knowledge gets you started. Knowing how to work through a question helps you use it. HRPowerPass™ brings a proprietary four-step framework to your exam preparation.
Connect the knowledge.
Understand the concepts through practical examples and conversations with experienced HR instructors.
Practice with purpose.
Use practice questions and course assessments to identify what you know and where to focus your next study session.
Prepare with confidence.
Learn the HRPowerPass™ approach to answering questions, then apply those strategies as part of your preparation.
CERTIFIED EXPERTS. ACTIVE PRACTITIONERS.
The people behind
your progress.
A shared commitment to helping HR professionals grow. A combined 100+ years of HR and business experience to draw from.
Meet the full team
FOUNDER & CEO
Debi Chernak
HR executive, educator & certification specialist
30+ years of HR leadership · 20+ years teaching certification prepCarin OwenSenior certification prep instructor · SPHR
Amy PagettLead aPHR instructor · SPHR
Mindy HaehreGPHR co-instructor · SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP
SUCCESS THAT GOES BEYOND THE EXAM
More knowledge.
More confidence.
More possibility.
Read student experiencesI earned more than just a PHR certification: I became a more proficient HR practitioner and acquired two extraordinary new mentors.
Josh AndersonHead of Talent Ops · Team Rubicon
PHRCERTIFY. COACH. CONSULT.
Stronger HR professionals.
Stronger organizations.
Certification is part of the bigger picture.
We’re here for what comes next, too.
Coaching & mentoring
A thoughtful partner for your professional goals, leadership growth, and the HR challenges you’re navigating.
Discuss your career goalsHR consulting
Experienced insight for people strategy, organizational change, workforce planning, and the challenges of growth.
Talk about your organizationBEFORE YOU GET STARTED
A little clarity.
A confident next step.
Have a different question?
Talk to our team.
Which HR certification should I choose?
Your experience, education, responsibilities, and goals all matter. Use our course guide for a starting point, then review the official exam requirements or speak with the team before deciding. .
Can I prepare while working full time?
Live online courses and self-paced options can help you fit preparation around your work. Check your chosen course for its current format, schedule, and study expectations.
Does my course include an exam voucher?
HRCI prep courses include an exam voucher and Second Chance Guarantee. SHRM exam vouchers are purchased separately through SHRM. Review the guarantee terms and your chosen course details.
Can I get one-to-one help?
Personal tutoring is available for exam topics and test-taking strategies. Explore tutoring or get in touch to discuss the support you need.
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