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Associate Certified Practitioner in Human Resources (aCPHR®)

The Associate Certified Practitioner in Human Resources (aCPHR®) program is designed to equip students pursuing HR or business-related courses, including Psychology, Business Management, Legal, etc., with fundamental HR knowledge and skills. This certification is also suitable for professionals who are keen on commencing a career in the dynamic field of Human Resources.

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Qualifications:

  • At least 18 years old and residing in the Philippines; and
  • Completed at least two years in the following disciplines: HR, business, psychology, legal management, industrial engineering, or any other HR-inclined courses at a CHED-recognized Philippine college or university; or
  • Presently employed at a Philippine company registered with DTI or SEC and seeking to establish a career in HR

Requirements:

There are no specific prerequisites for the aCPHR® certification. However, candidates should have a strong interest in Human Resources and a passion for developing effective people management practices.

Successfully completing the aCPHR® certification will provide learners with a valuable credential that demonstrates their commitment to HR excellence and proficiency. Certificate holders will have a competitive edge when seeking entry-level HR positions, internships, or other HR-related opportunities. Additionally, the certification serves as a stepping stone towards higher-level HR certifications, enabling professionals to advance their careers in the dynamic world of Human Resources.

Certification Kit:

  • Successful passers are conferred with the aCPHR® post-nominal and the lifetime right to use the title badge.
  • Receives an e-certificate and physical certificate of achievement
  • Receives an aCPHR® certification ID card

Career Roadmap:

  • An aCPHR® certification provides jobseekers with a solid advantage vs. non-certified applicants.
  • Professionals with an aCPHR® certification are eligible to take on the globally-certified CPHR® intensive learning and certification program further advancing their careers for potential promotion or working abroad. They may be exempted from the CPHR® certification examination

Verification:

CPHR International maintains a database of certified practitioners and provides real-time verification to potential employers. Online credential validation may be made through any of the following links:

  • https://certifiedhr.ph/verify/
  • https://ihri.ph/verify

IHRI Advantage:

aCPHR® certified professionals are admitted to the roster of IHRI professionals for future professional engagement and career opportunities. They are also provided free access or preferential rates on learning programs and other Institute initiatives.

The aCPHR® certification is aimed at assessing and preparing emerging professionals on their understanding and readiness to take on HR roles, providing a significant advantage in boosting their profile and credibility.

Format and Coverage:

Assessment takers are required to complete 175 objective-type questions (multiple choice and true/false) within 180 minutes. To qualify for certification, candidates must achieve at least 105 correct answers (60%).

The questions cover a balanced mix of:

  • Core professional course units aligned with CHED Memorandum Order No. 39, s. 2006, and
  • Practical and situational items relevant to the responsibilities of a modern corporate HR professional.

All examination questions are periodically reviewed, validated, and updated to ensure continued alignment with evolving HR practices and regulatory frameworks. Each assessment set is uniquely generated per certificant, ensuring integrity, fairness, and exam security.

A list of recommended reviewers and reference materials will be provided to help guide examinees in their preparation. However, this list is not exhaustive, and certificants are strongly encouraged to broaden their study scope and exhaust all relevant learning resources available online and through academic literature.

Optional learning and guided preparation are available through Aligned Review Centers (ARCs), which offer structured review programs for the aCPHR® certification.

Certification Investment:

The rate for the Associate Certified Practitioner in Human Resources (aCPHR®) certification starts at ₱1,700 per participant for those joining a national online or on-campus assessment conducted on pre-defined schedules.

We also accommodate exclusive on-campus assessments for a minimum of 50 participants at preferential institutional rates, with the flexibility for the university or educational institution to freely select their preferred assessment date.

Methodology:

The aCPHR® Certification Assessment is conducted both online and on-campus, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for participants across the Philippines.

Assessments are administered under secure, proctored conditions—either through verified digital platforms or in partnership with academic institutions nationwide—to maintain the integrity and credibility of the certification process.

All assessments are governed by strict quality assurance protocols to ensure consistency, fairness, and confidentiality. The International HR Institute maintains a rigorous question bank rotation system and employs periodic expert review to ensure ongoing validity and reliability.

The aCPHR Assembly Experience


Open On-Campus Certification Assembly at the
University of the Philippines Diliman


Open On-Campus Certification Assembly at
St. Paul University Manila

Open On-Campus Certification Assembly at
Thames International School


Closed On-Campus Certification Assembly at the
University of Batangas – Lipa Campus

Open On-Campus Certification Assembly at the
International HR Institute Manila


Open On-Campus Certification Assembly at the
International HR Institute Manila

Upcoming Schedules

To view the list of upcoming schedules, please click here.

Certification results are communicated individually to all test takers, via email, within two (2) weeks from the date of assessment. The assembly’s top scorers are highlighted on our social media platforms and the list of passers and top performing schools are published below every cycle (typically 4-assembly period).

Top Scorers Features

Assembly Results

Recent University News

Student Org Partnerships

The following educational institutions, through their respective student organizations, has been granted preferential benefits as well as special privileges on national student summits, learning programs, and corporate assistance programs. These educational institutions have also been pre-approved for on-campus aCPHR® assessments.

University of Makati

Batangas State University

Cavite State University

De La Salle Araneta University

Holy Cross of Davao College

Mariano Marcos State University

Rizal Technological University

Palawan State University

University of Eastern Philippines

Saint Paul School of Professional Studies

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo

Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Taguig

Bataan Peninsula State University

University of Northern Philippines

Please proceed to CPHR International’s Online Central Registration Form.