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HRCI Recertification Requirements

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HRCI Recertification Requirements

RCH Requirements

HRCI professionals must complete: 

  • 45 General Recertification Credits for aPHR & aPHRi 
  • 60 General Recertification Credits for PHR & PHRi 
  • 45 General Recertification Credits & 15 California Credits for PHRca 
  • 45 General Recertification Credits & 15 Business Credits for SPHR & SPHRi 
  • 45 General Recertification Credits & 15 Global Credits for GPHR
License Renewal Period
The last day of your birth month, following the end of each three-year recertification cycle.
RCH Reporting Cycle
The last day of your birth month, following the end of each three-year recertification cycle.
Ethics Requirement
One (1) hour of ethics in a three-year recertification cycle.
Carry Over Credits
Max. 15 RCH credits can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle as General HR Credit.
Subject Area Restriction

The RCH requirements mentioned below are for specific subject areas for different HRCI certifications:  

  • 15 California Credits for PHRca  
  • 15 Business Credits for SPHR & SPHRi   
  • 15 Global Credits for GPHR

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HRCI RCH Requirement

HRCI professionals must complete: 

  • 45 General Recertification Credits for aPHR & aPHRi 
  • 60 General Recertification Credits for PHR & PHRi 
  • 45 General Recertification Credits & 15 California Credits for PHRca 
  • 45 General Recertification Credits & 15 Business Credits for SPHR & SPHRi 
  • 45 General Recertification Credits & 15 Global Credits for GPHR
Initial RCH Hours
For newly certified individuals, HRCI creates your recertification account upon uploading your exam results, with your cycle ending on the last day of your birth month (potentially extending the initial cycle beyond three years), allowing you to submit a recertification application 12 months after the start date once the recertification requirements for the designation have been auto-created by HRCI in your profile. View more
Ethics Requirement
One (1) hour of ethics. View more
Content Requirement

The RCH requirements mentioned below are for specific subject areas for different HRCI certifications: 

  • 15 California Credits for PHRca 
  • 15 Business Credits for SPHR & SPHRi 
  • 15 Global Credits for GPHR
Subject Areas
You can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning Modes
All RCH can be completed through self-study programs.
Eligible Learning Activities
Includes webinars, podcasts, conferences, workshops, courses, in-house training, seminars, e-learning, reading pre-approved books (up to 30 hours), facilitating book discussion groups using approved texts (up to 40 hours), and more.
RCH Deadline
RCH credits must be completed by the last day of your birth month, following the end of each three-year recertification cycle.
Fast Track CE
Our Fast Track HRCI RCH packages are expertly curated bundles that meet HRCI’s exact continuing education requirements. Save significant time selecting individual courses by choosing our comprehensive packages that cover all your RCH needs. View more
Reporting
RCH credits must be reported by the last day of your birth month, following the end of each three-year recertification cycle.
License Renewal
Renew your license by the last day of your birth month, following the end of each three-year recertification cycle. Failure to renew by this date will result in your credential(s) being placed in Suspended status for up to 12 months, during which a $100 USD Suspended Fee will be automatically added to the fees owed upon submitting your application for review. View more
Carry Forward
Max. 15 RCH credits can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle as General HR Credit, provided these surplus activities are earned in the last 12 months of the certificant’s active three-year recertification cycle.
Record Retention
Maintain records of at least 60 hours of the submitted activities up to the time of renewal if they are selected for HRCI audit. View more
Renewal Fees
The renewal fee is $169 for one HRCI designation. View more
Additional HRCI certification
If you earn an additional certification, its end date will match your first certification's end date based on your birth month, and you’ll have prorated credit hour requirements for recertification. For example, if you earn the GPHR after the PHR, you’ll need 15 global recertification credit hours over three years, split into 2.5 hours every six months. View more

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MYCPE ONE is approved by HRCI (ID: 714694) and HRCI professionals accept continuing education courses from MYCPE ONE, a registered sponsor specializing in various learning formats including -

  • Group Internet Based, 
  • QAS Self-Study, and 
  • Group Live.

You can verify our HRCI RCH sponsorship under MYCPE ONE on the HRCI Registry. For convenient access to our courses, Click here to explore the MYCPE ONE course catalog. We offer an all-inclusive subscription model, similar to Netflix, where a single subscription gives you access to the most extensive online course catalog. Plus, our subscription rates are 60% lower than other platforms. Subscribe today!

Contact Information for the HRCI

725 Duke Street 
Suite 400 
Alexandria, VA 22314 
+1-866-898-4724 (U.S. Toll Free)  
+1-571-551-6700 (Toll) 
info@hrci.org
Website: HRCI 

Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding HRCI RCH requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official website for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

HRCI professionals must complete 45 General Recertification Credits for aPHR & aPHRi, 60 General Recertification Credits for PHR & PHRi, 45 General Recertification Credits plus 15 California Credits for PHRca, 45 General Recertification Credits plus 15 Business Credits for SPHR & SPHRi, and 45 General Recertification Credits plus 15 Global Credits for GPHR.

HRCI professionals are required to complete 1 hour of ethics training as part of their recertification. Click here to view the ethics course on MYCPE ONE.

The license renewal period ends on the last day of your birth month, following the end of your three-year recertification cycle.

The RCH reporting cycle starts from your renewal date to the last day before the next renewal, within a three-year cycle.

For newly certified individuals, HRCI creates your recertification account upon uploading your exam results, with your cycle ending on the last day of your birth month (potentially extending the initial cycle beyond three years), allowing you to submit a recertification application 12 months after the start date once the recertification requirements for the designation have been auto-created by HRCI in your profile. View more

Yes, specific content requirements include 15 California Credits for PHRca, 15 Business Credits for SPHR & SPHRi, and 15 Global Credits for GPHR.

Detailed Fields of Study (FOS) can be found on the HRCI website. Click here to access it.

Yes, all RCH credits can be completed through self-study programs.

Eligible activities Includes webinars, podcasts, conferences, workshops, courses, in-house training, seminars, e-learning, reading pre-approved books (up to 30 hours), facilitating book discussion groups using approved texts (up to 40 hours), and more.

Fast Track HRCI RCH packages are curated bundles that meet HRCI’s continuing education requirements, simplifying the course selection process.

Yes, a maximum of 15 RCH credits can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle as General HR Credit, provided they were earned in the last 12 months of the current cycle.

HRCI professionals must maintain records of at least 60 hours of submitted activities for the duration of the renewal period, especially if selected for an audit.

If you earn an additional HRCI certification, its end date will align with your first certification's end date based on your birth month, and you'll have prorated credit hour requirements for recertification. For example, if you earn the GPHR after the PHR, you'll need 15 global recertification credit hours over three years, divided into 2.5 hours every six months. View more

The renewal fee for one HRCI designation is $169. View more

Failure to complete the RCH requirements will result in the credential being placed in Suspended status for up to 12 months. A $100 Suspended Fee will be added upon submitting the renewal application. View more

Visit the HRCI website for detailed FAQs on RCH requirements and regulations for HRCI professionals.

Yes, MYCPE ONE offers courses approved by the HRCI (Approval ID: 714694). Our courses qualify for HRCI professionals. For your convenience we have added a "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to provide specific details about the approval and qualifications of RCH credits. Please refer to these details when selecting courses.

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