HRCI Exam Pass Rates

With the exception of the aPHRi, all of the HRCI programs listed below are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). HRCI is required to report exam statistics annually in accordance with NCCA standards.

In order to earn an HRCI certification, all candidates must meet eligibility requirements and pass an exam.

HRCI Exam Pass Rates as of December 31, 2023:

aPHR
71%
PHR
60%
PHRi
68%
SPHR
55%
SPHRi
68%
PHRca
55%
GPHR
56%

NOTE: Accreditation standards require accredited certification programs to provide pass rate data to the public on an annual basis.