aPHR
Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification
| Stands for | Associate Professional in Human Resources |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
aPHR stands for Associate Professional in Human Resources, a professional certification abbreviation.
Entry-level HRCI certification for students and people starting HR careers, requiring no HR experience. The exam covers HR operations, recruitment, compensation, employee relations and compliance basics.
Example: He earned the aPHR before graduating to qualify for HR assistant roles.
Usage notes
The lowercase "a" stands for associate. HRCI introduced it in 2016. Holders typically move on to the PHR once they have enough professional experience.
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