HRCI Ethics Recertification
Ethics for HR Professionals
Online ethics training for PHR®, SPHR®, aPHR™ and all other HRCI certifications. Complete your required ethics credit in approximately one hour — certificate issued immediately on completion.
✓Meets the HRCI ethics credit requirement
✓Accepted for PHR®, SPHR®, aPHR™ and all other HRCI credentials
✓100% online and self-paced
✓Certificate of completion issued immediately
✓Documentation provided for self-reporting in the HRCI recertification portal
Credentials covered
Applies to all active HRCI certifications
The ethics credit requirement is the same for all HRCI credentials, regardless of experience level, geographic location, or specialization. This course applies to:
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aPHR™ — Associate Professional in Human Resources
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aPHRi™ — Associate Professional in Human Resources (International)
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PHR® — Professional in Human Resources
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PHRi™ — Professional in Human Resources (International)
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PHRca® — Professional in Human Resources (California)
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SPHR® — Senior Professional in Human Resources
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SPHRi™ — Senior Professional in Human Resources (International)
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GPHR® — Global Professional in Human Resources
What’s covered
Ethics topics relevant to modern HR practice
HR professionals regularly manage confidential information, exercise discretionary authority, and make decisions that affect employees and organizations. This course provides structured guidance across the key ethics topics that matter most in HR practice.
Ethics and professional responsibility in HR
The ethical obligations HR professionals hold when managing sensitive workplace matters including employee relations, investigations, and policy enforcement.
Ethical decision-making frameworks
Structured frameworks that support responsible decision-making in complex workplace situations, including how to distinguish ethical responsibility from legal compliance.
Conflicts of interest and impartiality
How conflicts of interest arise in HR practice and how to manage them responsibly — including hiring, promotion, and disciplinary decisions.
Confidentiality, privacy, and trust
Managing confidential employee information responsibly and maintaining trust within organizations — a core competency for every HR professional.
Reporting concerns and accountability
Ethical reporting obligations, whistleblowing considerations, and professional accountability mechanisms relevant to HR leadership roles.
Codes of ethics and standards of conduct
Professional codes of conduct, cognitive bias in professional judgment, and the standards expected of credentialed HR professionals.
Reporting to HRCI
How to report this course in your HRCI portal
After completing the course, self-report the activity in your HRCI recertification portal using the steps below. No HRCI approval number or provider ID is required for self-reported activities.
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Log in to your HRCI Recertification Portal
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Select activity type: “Not a Pre-Approved Activity”
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For Activity Type select: E-Learning (or the most appropriate option)
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Enter: Provider Name — My Safety Prep · Activity Name — Ethics for HR Professionals
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For Credit Type select: Ethics
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Upload your Certificate of Completion and Course Description and Learning Objectives document (both provided on completion)
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Submit the activity to record your ethics credit in the HRCI system
Note: No HRCI approval number or provider ID is required for self-reported activities. Retain your certificate and course documentation for your personal records in case verification is required.
Learning objectives
Upon completion you will be able to
✓Explain the role of ethics in HR professional practice
✓Distinguish ethical responsibility from legal compliance
✓Identify common ethical risks and conflicts of interest
✓Apply recognised ethical decision-making frameworks
✓Uphold professional integrity, confidentiality, and trust
✓Support ethical culture and accountability within organisations
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does this course meet the HRCI ethics credit requirement?
This course is designed specifically to meet the ethics credit requirement for HRCI certifications and may be self-reported in the HRCI recertification portal as a qualifying ethics-focused continuing education activity.
How many ethics credits are required for HRCI recertification?
HRCI certificants must complete at least one ethics-focused continuing education credit during each recertification cycle. This course provides the required 1.0 ethics credit.
How long does the course take?
The course is structured for completion in approximately one hour. It is fully self-paced so you can complete it at your convenience.
When will I receive my certificate?
Your Certificate of Completion is issued immediately after successfully finishing the course. Retain this documentation for your HRCI recertification records.
Does this course have an HRCI approval number?
This course is reported as a self-reported continuing education activity. No HRCI approval number or provider ID is required. You receive all documentation needed to record the ethics credit in your portal.
Does this apply to PHR and SPHR certifications?
Yes. This course applies to all HRCI credentials including PHR®, SPHR®, aPHR™, GPHR®, PHRca®, PHRi™, and SPHRi™.
