Professional in Human Resources International (PHRi) in Saudi Arabia: Guides, Costs, Exam and Courses
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Here we have gathered our guides on the Professional in Human Resources International (PHRi) for HR professionals in Saudi Arabia. PHRi is issued by HRCI (HR Certification Institute) in the USA and sits between the entry level aPHRi and the senior SPHRi. It covers HR administration and shared services, talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation and benefits, employee relations and risk management, and HR information management, and it sits well alongside local knowledge of Saudization, Nitaqat, Qiwa, Mudad and GOSI.
Eligibility depends on your degree: one year of professional HR experience with a master's, two years with a bachelor's, or four years with less than a bachelor's. The exam has 90 scored and 25 pretest questions in 2 hours 15 minutes, scored on a 100 to 700 scale with 500 to pass, at Pearson VUE centers in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar or online via OnVUE. HRCI lists the exam fee at about USD 395 plus a USD 100 application fee at the time of writing; verify on hrci.org. Recertification is 60 credits every three years.
The guides below cover requirements, cost, exam booking, salary, study planning, city courses, the aPHRi versus PHRi versus SPHRi choice, practice questions and renewal. As an HRCI Approved Provider we run PHRi prep in classroom and live online; see the PHRi course page.
Our guides on this certification
- Requirements and eligibility: PHRi Certification Requirements and Eligibility in Saudi Arabia
- Cost and fees: PHRi Certification Cost in Saudi Arabia: Exam Fees, Training and Total Budget
- The exam in Saudi Arabia: PHRi Exam in Saudi Arabia: Format, Test Centers and How to Book
- Salary in Saudi Arabia: PHRi Salary in Saudi Arabia: What Certified Professionals Earn
- How to pass first time: How to Pass the PHRi Exam on Your First Attempt: A Study Plan That Works
- Is it worth it?: Is PHRi Worth It in Saudi Arabia? An Honest Look at the Return
- Course in Riyadh: PHRi Course in Riyadh
- Course in Jeddah: PHRi Course in Jeddah
- Course in Dammam and Al Khobar: PHRi Course in Dammam and Al Khobar
- Comparison: aPHRi vs PHRi vs SPHRi: Which HRCI Certification Is Right for You?
- Practice questions: PHRi Practice Questions with Answers and Explanations
- Renewal: How to Renew Your PHRi Certification: Requirements, Points and Deadlines
More related articles
- HR Training Courses in Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
- HR Training Courses in Jeddah
- HR Training Courses in Al Khobar
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Frequently asked questions
Which HRCI certification should I take?
aPHRi needs no HR experience, only a high school diploma. PHRi asks for one year of professional HR experience with a master's, two with a bachelor's or four with less. SPHRi asks for four, five or seven years on the same scale, and GPHR (global HR) for two, three or four. Our comparison guide goes deeper.
What is the PHRi exam format?
90 scored questions plus 25 unscored pretest questions in 2 hours 15 minutes, scored on a 100 to 700 scale with 500 as the pass mark. You sit it at Pearson VUE in Riyadh, Jeddah or Al Khobar, or online through OnVUE.
How much does PHRi cost in Saudi Arabia?
HRCI lists the exam at about USD 395 plus a USD 100 application fee at the time of writing. Add training and study materials to get the full figure, and verify current fees on hrci.org before you apply.
How do I renew the PHRi?
Earn 60 recertification credits every three years and pay the recertification fee. Credits come from continuing education, work projects and similar activities; our renewal guide lists what qualifies.