The aPHR exam, officially titled Associate Professional in Human Resources, is the HRCI exam you pass to earn the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) certification, a credential at the Associate level. Passing it confirms the skills defined in the official exam outline, and it is associated with related credentials such as PHR, SPHR, PHRca, GPHR.

The aPHR exam includes Approximately 115 (about 90 scored + 25 unscored pretest items) questions and gives you 120 minutes to finish them. That is a tight pace per question, so get used to reading each stem once, flagging anything uncertain, and moving on rather than getting stuck. Running timed practice tests in the Fast2test desktop or online test engine is the most reliable way to build that rhythm before exam day.

The passing score for the aPHR exam is 500 (scaled score, 200–700 scale), and the official registration fee is $300 USD (may vary by region). Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying $300 USD (may vary by region) again in full to retake it, so book your slot only when your scores on Fast2test practice tests sit consistently above the passing line.

HRCI lists the following prerequisites or eligibility notes for the aPHR exam: No formal prerequisites required; designed for entry-level HR professionals or individuals starting an HR career.. Requirements can change over time, so confirm the details on the official exam page at HRCI's official site before you register.

You can register for the aPHR exam through the official channels below:

• HRCI Official Certification Registration

The exam is delivered in the following format: Computer-based testing at authorized test centers or online proctored exam (availability may vary by region). Choose a date that leaves you enough time to work through the full 196-question practice set first.

HRCI recommends the following training resources for aPHR candidates:

• HRCI Official aPHR Preparation Resources

Official courses build the theory, and the 196 practice questions from Fast2test help you turn that theory into exam-ready speed and accuracy.

Yes. Fast2test offers a free PDF demo of the aPHR material, so you can check the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

Your purchase is protected by a 100% Money Back Guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding aPHR exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned exam enrollment slip together with the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of taking the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase, downloading without taking the exam, free materials, and expired orders are not covered. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your order for two free exam products of equal value and keep the update service on your original purchase.

Delivery is instant: your download links are emailed within one minute of payment, and you can also download directly from the website. If nothing arrives within 2 hours, contact customer service and check your spam folder. There is no limit on how many computers you can install the material on.

The aPHR exam blueprint is divided into 6 domains, starting with Compliance, Risk, and Safety; Human Resources Operations; Employee Relations. For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — it lists every topic the current outline covers.