HRCI
Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification
| Stands for | HR Certification Institute |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
HRCI stands for HR Certification Institute, a professional certification abbreviation.
Credentialing organization, established in 1976, that issues the PHR, SPHR, aPHR, GPHR and related human resources certifications. It operated with SHRM until SHRM launched its own competing credentials in 2014.
Example: Her HRCI recertification is due next year, so she is tracking her credits.
Usage notes
HRCI was originally called the Personnel Accreditation Institute. Its credentials are offered internationally as well as in the US. HRCI emphasizes technical knowledge and compliance in its exams.
Related abbreviations
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- ISACA – ISACA (formerly Information Systems Audit and Control Association)
- ISC2 – International Information System Security Certification Consortium
- ITIL – Information Technology Infrastructure Library
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- LEED GA – LEED Green Associate
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