01 · HRCI PHRi · Exam prep course
PHRi your first international HR certificate.
11 recorded classes on 23 exam topics, a test after every class and lecture notes to revise from. Materials in English, like the exam. All classes open right away — study when it suits you.
- 11classes, up to 45 min
- 23exam topics
- 1 yearof access
- Diplomaon Accredible
Mike Pritula — #1 HR instructor on Udemy with 2M+ enrollments. SHRM-CP and PHRi certified, HRCI representative in Eastern Europe.
HRCI® does not endorse any particular preparation program; purchasing a certification product is not required and does not guarantee passing. PHRi is a trademark of Human Resource Certification Institute, Inc., used under license.
Our students work at
For HR who want proof of their level.
HR professionals with 1+ year of experience
PHRi confirms your knowledge of international HR practice. You need from 1 year of HR experience, depending on your education — see HRCI’s eligibility rules.
HR directors
For a senior role, an international certificate is no longer just an advantage — it shows your level to the business and to employers.
English is not your first language
The course and the exam are in English. Class 1 covers what to do if your English is not strong yet.
Five questions. Honest answer.
PHRi questions test how you apply HR practice in real situations, not just definitions. Try five situations written in the exam’s style and see where you stand.
Sample questions written by Pritula Academy in the style of the exam. They are not official HRCI items.
11 classes, 23 exam topics.
Built on the HRCI PHRi exam content outline. Classes 1–10 include a breakdown of test questions.
01Introduction. Job analysis and design
What HRCI PHRi certification is · registering for the exam · what to do if your English is not strong · job analysis and design · test questions
02Workforce planning and recruitment
Workforce planning · recruitment · the exam glossary · test questions
03Candidate selection, HR and the organization
Candidate selection · HR and the organization · test questions · how to prepare for the exam
04Employee lifecycle and attendance
Employee lifecycle · attendance · test questions · how to work with tests in the exam
05HR documentation and performance management
HR documentation · performance management · test questions · how to learn from tests
06Learning and development
Training · employee development · test questions · how to revise what you have learned
07Talent management and total rewards
Talent management · total rewards · test questions · how to stay motivated
08Incentives and benefits
Incentives · benefits · test questions · what happens after certification
09Employee value proposition and employee relations
The employee value proposition · employee relations · company policies · test questions · recertification
10Health, safety and information management
Employee health and safety · information systems · information security · test questions
11Business management
The latest changes in the exam content outline · organization and management · the strategic planning process
Prep only — or everything for the exam.
All inclusive
The course plus the HRCI exam fee voucher, HRCI website materials (learning plan, lectures, practice and timed tests), a practice exam and a free second attempt.
Choose All inclusive →Standard
The prep course and all academy materials. The exam ($495) is paid to HRCI separately.
Choose Standard →Subscription with certification
This course, the other HRCI, SHRM and CIPD prep courses and 175+ academy courses.
Compare plans →From payment to exam day.
- All classes open at onceWatch the 11 recorded classes at your own pace, on a computer or a phone. Access is for 1 year.
- A test after every classCheck yourself on the material and retake the tests to practice.
- Lecture notesEvery class has notes to refresh your knowledge before the exam.
- Exam registrationWe show you how to register for the exam and help if something goes wrong.
Learn from your phone
The course fits in your pocket.
- Same login as on your computerVideo, slides and files of every class — in the app for iPhone and Android.
- Progress is sharedStart a class at your desk, finish it on the way home.
- Notes and files on the goLecture notes and files of every class open in the app — handy for revising before the exam.
A diploma that shows on LinkedIn.
After every course you receive a named diploma on Accredible — the same platform that issues certificates for Google, Udacity and Rosetta Stone. You can add it to your LinkedIn profile in one click.
- ✓ A unique code on every diploma — impossible to forge
- ✓ The QR code leads to an online version an employer can verify
- ✓ Adds to your LinkedIn profile in one click
- ✓ Available in English
Taught by Udemy’s #1 HR instructor.
The academy is built on 21 years of Mike Pritula’s own HR practice.
- #1 HR instructor on Udemy — 2M+ enrollments
- Author of 200+ HR books on Amazon
- Creator of PapaHR, an HR system for companies — free for up to 25 employees with this course
- 21 years in HR: Wargaming, Preply, iDeals, Starlightmedia, Alfa-Bank, PeopleForce
- Certifications PHRi, SHRM-CP, HCI sHRBP; HRCI representative in Eastern Europe
- Two YouTube Silver Play Buttons
We prepare for every HR certification.
HRCI and SHRM exams at every level — from your first certificate to global HR. All of them are in the subscription with certification, $2,900 a year.
aPHRiAssociate Professional in HR – InternationalStarting levelSee the course → 
PHRiProfessional in HR – InternationalFor HR practitionersYou are here
SPHRiSenior Professional in HR – InternationalSenior levelSee the course → 
GPHRGlobal Professional in HRGlobal HRSee the course → SHRMCPSHRM-CPSHRM Certified ProfessionalPractitioner levelSee the course → SHRMSCPSHRM-SCPSHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalSenior levelSee the course → PHRi graduates on passing.
“Mike provided insights and practical examples that helped me better understand complex HR concepts and prepare for the certification exam.”Olga DanuDirector of People, Brizy Profile on LinkedIn →
“I passed the exam, hooray! I hesitated for a long time about taking the PHRi at all — I’m a brand-new HRD and can’t boast years of experience yet. Mike, on top of everything else, you inspire people!”Marina TanekovaAlmaty
“I’m an entrepreneur with two businesses of my own. In the last 4 days before the exam I rewatched the course videos 4 times and took the tests 2–3 times each. Today I passed!”Svetlana ScutelniciucChișinău
“I finally passed the exam and got the magic word: PASS!!! As Mike says, the exam isn’t about specific facts — it’s about reasoning.”Anna MamyanYerevan
“I finally passed the exam, hooray! A month of sleepless nights hugging my laptop.”Aray AkhmetzhanovaAstana
“HOORAY! I passed the exam!!!! Huge thanks to Mike Pritula for breaking the material down and helping me prepare.”Natalia OleinicChișinău
“After the course you feel up to date with current trends and know how to approach almost any task.”Valentins AndrejevsDuring the course: Project coordinator ↑ Now: Global Head of Performance and Rewards, ECOMMPAY Profile on LinkedIn →
Excerpts from graduate reviews.
Before you start.
What is PHRi?
Professional in Human Resources – International, a certification from HRCI that confirms knowledge of international HR practice. You take the exam through Pearson VUE.
Is the exam fee included?
In the Standard and installment packages, no: the exam is paid to HRCI separately ($495). The All inclusive package includes the exam fee voucher, HRCI materials, a practice exam and a free second attempt.
What language is the exam in?
English. The course materials are in English too, and class 1 covers what to do if your English is not strong yet.
How much experience do I need?
From 1 year of HR experience, depending on your education. Check HRCI’s eligibility rules before you register.
Is this course in the $1,000 subscription?
No. Certification prep courses are in the subscription with certification — $2,900 a year, together with 175+ academy courses.
Does HRCI endorse this course?
HRCI does not endorse any particular preparation program, and buying a prep product is not required to take the exam. Mike Pritula is the HRCI representative in Eastern Europe.
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