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Human Resources Certifications

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What AIHR members get

Your (Full Access) membership to the Academy to Innovate HR includes access to everything you need to grow your career and boost your job performance.

Worldwide community

Expand your horizon with new perspectives, thought-provoking discussions, and best practices from peers around the world.

HR Resource Library

Never start from scratch by accessing hundreds of off-the-shelf templates, playbooks, and tools to use in your job.

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Stay up-to-date with the latest HR trends and innovations by joining regular live events or watching the on-demand recordings.

Bite-sized learning library

Learn more in less time with bite-sized knowledge for busy minds. Get comfortable with a new topic in just 10 minutes.

Accredited courses

Develop the latest and most in-demand HR skills with 100% online and globally recognized courses.

AIHR is accredited by the world’s leading organizations for HR professional development.

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Why get an HR certification?

Having a human resources certification shows your (potential) employer that you have proven HR expertise. It also demonstrates your growth mindset, which is what sets excellent HR professionals apart from the rest.

What certificates are needed for HR?

The HR certificates you need depend on your career path and employer. Your own career goals and ambitions should be the determining factor when you choose an hr certificate program or human resources certification.

How do I know which HR certificate program is best for me?

The HR Career Map shows you which HR certificate program will help you make your next move.

This interactive visual tool lets you plot your career advancement, get insight into salary ranges, and see which HR certificate programs can help you make your next move. This on-demand digital career coach makes choosing courses easy.

What are the most common HR certifications?

Organizations like SHRM, HRCI, HRPA and CPHR are widely recognized, and members are eligible to receive personal development credits (PDCs) after completing an AIHR Certificate Program.

Is HR certification worth it?

Getting a human resources certification does not guarantee a better job or faster career track. But it is a great way to set yourself apart as a candidate, demonstrate your growth mindset, and stay up to date with the latest skills and knowledge needed to succeed in human resources.

Why should I choose AIHR for my certificate in human resources?

Enrolling with AIHR means getting practical skills and expertise you can immediately put to work.

We offer structured learning journeys to help you sustain momentum, and practical lessons combined with hands-on exercises give you the experience and confidence to use your new skills on the job.
While we pride ourselves on the quality of our courses, our aim is to offer everything you need to hit your HR career goals.

So enrolling also grants you access to an extensive and expanding library of templates and resources, as well as an active and engaged HR community, exclusive live events, coaching, and more.

Human Resources certifications at AIHR

AIHR offers more than a dozen certificate programs for certified HR professionals. If you complete AIHR certificate programs, you are eligible for PDCs from SHRM, HRCI, HRPA, and CPHR.

As AIHR’s HR certificate programs cover different topics and vary in length, each qualifies you for a different number of personal development credits. You can find the exact number of credits each certificate program is worth on the individual page for each certificate program, or see all of them at a glance here.

If you need additional PDCs for your HR certification and want to learn essential skills at your own pace, AIHR is the right choice for you.

Types of Human Resources certifications

There are different types of HR certifications available for different areas of expertise and levels of experience. The best fit for you will depend on where you’re at in your HR career, and the direction you want to go next.

If you’re relatively new to the HR field and want a human resources certification to prove that you’ve got what it takes without years of experience, the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) could be a good choice. They also offer certifications for more experienced professionals.

Another widely recognized HR certification body is the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). Here you can also find more specialized certifications if you’re looking to take a deep dive into a certain aspect or domain of HR.

For Canadian HR professionals, the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) and Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) are excellent choices to boost your credibility as an HR professional.

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