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International Recognition
AHRI Partnership
In November 2018, the Singapore Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) and the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) signed a mutual recognition agreement, which enables certified professionals to achieve mutual recognition from both IHRP and AHRI through the respective bridging pathways.
The agreement follows a mapping of the two sets of professional standards and certification criteria ensuring that the equivalent certification levels are matched as follows:
For AHRI Members
- Certified Member (CPHR) maps to IHRP Certified Professional (IHRP-CP)
- Certified Fellow (FCPHR) maps to IHRP Senior Professional (IHRP-SP)
For IHRP Certified Professionals
- 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.
Certified Practitioner Human Resources (CPHR) to
IHRP Certified Professional (IHRP-CP)
IHRP Certified Professional (IHRP-CP)
Eligibility Criteria
- 3 years of HR experience at CP level and 150 hours of HR-related training or education
- Experienced HR professionals
Application Requirements
- 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 |
*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.
Fellow Certified Practitioner Human Resources (FCPHR) to
IHRP Senior Professional (IHRP-SP)
IHRP Senior Professional (IHRP-SP)
Eligibility Criteria
- 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).
Application Requirements
- 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 |
*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 Certified Professional (IHRP-CP) to
Certified Practitioner HR (CPHR) Bridging Pathway 1
Certified Practitioner HR (CPHR) Bridging Pathway 1
Eligibility Criteria
- 5 years HR experience or 2 years HR experience with a relevant undergraduate degree AND
- Mid level HR practitioners
Application Requirements
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 |
*GST is applicable to Australian residents only.
- 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.
IHRP Certified Professional (IHRP-CP) to
Certified Practitioner HR (CPHR) Bridging Pathway 2
Certified Practitioner HR (CPHR) Bridging Pathway 2
Eligibility Criteria
- 10 years HR experience AND
- With 5 years in a Senior leadership role
Application Requirements
- 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 |
*GST is applicable to Australian residents only.
- 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.
IHRP Senior Professional (IHRP-SP) to
Certified Practitioner HR (CPHR) Bridging Pathway
Certified Practitioner HR (CPHR) Bridging Pathway
Eligibility Criteria
- 10 years HR experience AND
- With 5 years in a Senior leadership role
Application Requirements
- 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 |
*GST is applicable to Australian residents only.
- 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.
IHRP Senior Professional (IHRP-SP) to
Fellow Certified Practitioner HR (FCPHR) Bridging Pathway
Fellow Certified Practitioner HR (FCPHR) Bridging Pathway
Eligibility Criteria
- 10 and more years of HR work experience AND
- With 5 years in a Senior leadership role AND
- Contribution to the HR profession
Application Requirements
- 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 |
*GST is applicable to Australian residents only.
- 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.