International Recognition
Our certification is globally recognised, aligning with international HR standards for worldwide professional excellence.
- Certified Member (CPHR) maps to IHRP Certified Professional (IHRP-CP)
- Certified Fellow (FCPHR) maps to IHRP Senior Professional (IHRP-SP)
- IHRP Certified Professional (IHRP-CP) maps to Certified Member (CPHR)
- IHRP Senior Professional (IHRP-SP) maps to Certified Member (CPHR) or Certified Fellow (FCPHR)
*Candidates must meet IHRP eligible requirements to bridge to the corresponding certification level.
IHRP Certified Professional (IHRP-CP)
- 3 years of HR experience at CP level and 150 hours of HR-related training or education
- Experienced HR professionals
- Labour Legislation Paper
| Fees | Singaporean/ PR | Non-Singaporean |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard Fee |
S$272.50 |
S$1,635 |
|
On-site Fee |
S$43.60 |
S$43.60 |
|
Re-scheduling Fee |
S$109 |
S$109 |
|
Re-Assessment Fee |
S$163.50 |
S$163.50 |
| Singaporean / PR (with Enhanced Subsidy^ applied) | |
|---|---|
| Standard Fee | S$163.50 |
^Terms and conditions apply. This subsidy is available only to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.The subsidy applies to IHRP Certified Associate (CA – Working Professionals only), Certified Professional (CP), and Senior Professional (SP) applications, and is valid for new, first-time upgrade, and bridging applications. Available from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026. Subsidy does not apply to Recertification, Reassessment, Rescheduling, or Onsite fees.
*All fees are inclusive of and subjected to prevailing GST rate. The above fees are non-refundable and non-transferable regardless of the outcome of the application. On-Site Fee is applicable to candidates selecting the On-Site Assessment option and includes test centre fees, invigilation fees and other administrative charges. IHRP reserve the rights to assign alternative assessment date due to unforeseen circumstances. Such change of assessment dates initiated by IHRP will not be subjected to any rescheduling fee. Upon notification of successful advancement to On-Site Assessment, the candidate is allowed thirty (30) calendar days before the date of competency assessment to change competency assessment date without incurring a fee. The rescheduling fee is chargeable thereafter.
IHRP Senior Professional (IHRP-SP)
- At least 8 years of HR experience at SP level with at least 2 years of strategic experience and 150 hours of HR-related training or education.
- Senior HR professionals leading HR department or a Centre of Excellence (CoE).
- Labour Legislation Paper
*Candidates must meet IHRP eligible requirements to bridge to the corresponding certification level.
| Fees | Singaporean/ PR | Non-Singaporean |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Fee | S$381.50 | S$2,725 |
| On-site Fee |
S$43.60 |
S$43.60 |
| Re-scheduling Fee | S$109 |
S$109 |
| Re-Assessment Fee |
S$163.50 |
S$163.50 |
| Singaporean / PR (with Enhanced Subsidy^ applied) | |
|---|---|
| Standard Fee | S$272.50 |
^Terms and conditions apply. This subsidy is available only to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.The subsidy applies to IHRP Certified Associate (CA – Working Professionals only), Certified Professional (CP), and Senior Professional (SP) applications, and is valid for new, first-time upgrade, and bridging applications. Available from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026. Subsidy does not apply to Recertification, Reassessment, Rescheduling, or Onsite fees.
*All fees are inclusive of and subjected to prevailing GST rate. The above fees are non-refundable and non-transferable regardless of the outcome of the application. On-Site Fee is applicable to candidates selecting the On-Site Assessment option and includes test centre fees, invigilation fees and other administrative charges. IHRP reserve the rights to assign alternative assessment date due to unforeseen circumstances. Such change of assessment dates initiated by IHRP will not be subjected to any rescheduling fee. Upon notification of successful advancement to On-Site Assessment, the candidate is allowed thirty (30) calendar days before the date of competency assessment to change competency assessment date without incurring a fee. The rescheduling fee is chargeable thereafter.Certified Practitioner HR (CPHR) Bridging Pathway 2
- 10 years HR experience AND
- With 5 years in a Senior leadership role
- Submission of a case study of an HR initiative they have implemented in the past 5 years
- Interview with the National Certification Council
| Types | Certification Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | AUD $600 | |
| Virtual Workshop | AUD $1,200 | |
| Annual Membership Fees | ||
| AUD $360/year + $36.00 GST |
- Member of the Australian HR Institute (MAHRI) membership will be awarded on commencement of the bridging process.
- Certified Practitioner HR (CPHR) will be awarded on successful completion of the bridging process.
Certified Practitioner HR (CPHR) Bridging Pathway
- 10 years HR experience AND
- With 5 years in a Senior leadership role
- Submission of a case study of an HR initiative they have implemented in the past 5 years
- Interview with the National Certification Council
| Certification Fees | Annual Membership Fees (CPHR) | |
|---|---|---|
|
AUD $600/year |
AUD $360/year + $36.00 GST |
- Member of the Australian HR Institute (MAHRI) membership will be awarded on commencement of the bridging process.
- Certified Practitioner HR (CPHR) will be awarded on successful completion of the bridging process.
Certified Practitioner HR (CPHR) Bridging Pathway 1
- 5 years HR experience or 2 years HR experience with a relevant undergraduate degree AND
- Mid level HR practitioners
Complete Unit 4 of the AHRI Practicing Certification Programme (APC), “The Applied Project in Organisational Capability” which consists of
- A 30-week HR initiative with a work-based sponsor
- Assessment 1 (Week 7): Project Proposal
- Assessment 2 (Week 30): Work-based Report on impact
- Assessment 3 (Week 30): Learning Journal on reflections
- Supported by an Academic Coordinator and resource materials
- Note: Units 1-3 waived due to IHRP certification
| Types | Certification Fees | |
|---|---|---|
|
Distance |
AUD $600 |
|
|
Virtual Workshop |
AUD $1,200 [Required for Certified Practitioner HR (CPHR) Bridging Pathway 1] |
|
| Annual Membership Fees | ||
|
AUD $360/year + $36.00 GST |
- Member of the Australian HR Institute (MAHRI) membership will be awarded on commencement of the bridging process.
- Certified Practitioner HR (CPHR) will be awarded on successful completion of the bridging process.
Fellow Certified Practitioner HR (FCPHR) Bridging Pathway
- 10 and more years of HR work experience AND
- With 5 years in a Senior leadership role AND
- Contribution to the HR profession
- Submission of a case study of an HR initiative they have implemented in the past 5 years
- Interview with the National Certification Council
| Certification Fees | Annual Membership Fees (CPHR) | |
|---|---|---|
|
AUD $800 |
AUD $360/year + $36.00 GST |
- Member of the Australian HR Institute (MAHRI) membership will be awarded on commencement of the bridging process.
- Fellow Certified Practitioner HR (FCPHR) will be awarded on successful completion of the bridging process.