HRCI Ethics Requirement Course – 1 Ethics Credit
Fulfill the Ethics Requirement for All HRCI Certifications
Format: Online | On-Demand
Credit Type: Ethics
Credit Hours: 1.0
Certificate: Issued Immediately Upon Completion
Applies To: All Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Credentials ( aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRi™, PHRca®, SPHR®, SPHRi™, GPHR®)
Credentialing Body: Human Resource Certification Institute
Price: $24.99
Fulfill Your HRCI Ethics Requirement
All HRCI credential holders — including those holding aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRi™, PHRca®, SPHR®, SPHRi™, and GPHR® certifications — are required to complete at least one ethics-focused continuing education credit during each recertification cycle.
This course is a dedicated ethics program designed specifically to meet that requirement.
Ethics is the primary and exclusive focus of the course, consistent with HRCI guidance for ethics credit eligibility.
HRCI Designations This Course Applies To
This ethics course fulfills the HRCI ethics requirement for professionals holding any of the following certifications:
- aPHR™ (Associate Professional in Human Resources)
- aPHRi™ (Associate Professional in Human Resources – International)
- PHR® (Professional in Human Resources)
- PHRi™ (Professional in Human Resources – International)
- PHRca® (Professional in Human Resources – California)
- SPHR® (Senior Professional in Human Resources)
- SPHRi™ (Senior Professional in Human Resources – International)
- GPHR® (Global Professional in Human Resources)
The ethics requirement applies equally across all HRCI credentials, regardless of level, geography, or specialization.
Course Overview
HR professionals certified as aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRi™, PHRca®, SPHR®, SPHRi™, and GPHR® holders are entrusted with confidential information, discretionary authority, and decisions that directly affect individuals and organizations.
This course addresses the ethical responsibilities of HR professionals, with emphasis on professional organizations, governance, accountability, and ethical culture. Participants analyze realistic ethical scenarios and apply structured decision-making frameworks aligned with professional standards.
Learning Objectives
After completing this ethics course, HRCI credential holders (aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRi™, PHRca®, SPHR®, SPHRi™, GPHR®) 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 recognized ethical decision-making frameworks
- Uphold professional integrity, confidentiality, and trust
- Support ethical culture and accountability within organizations
Topics Covered
- Ethics and professional responsibility in HR
- Codes of ethics and standards of conduct
- Ethical decision-making models
- Conflicts of interest and impartiality
- Confidentiality, privacy, and trust
- Power, influence, and ethical leadership
- Speaking up, reporting concerns, and accountability
Instructional Quality & Integrity
This course is developed using adult learning best practices and professional education standards and is appropriate for all HRCI-certified professionals, including aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRi™, PHRca®, SPHR®, SPHRi™, and GPHR® credential holders.
Instruction is provided by a subject matter expert in ethics for professional organizations, with experience in ethics education, governance, and professional standards.
Completion & Certificate
To earn ethics credit, participants holding aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRi™, PHRca®, SPHR®, SPHRi™, or GPHR® certifications must:
- Complete the full course (approximately 60 minutes)
- Complete required knowledge checks
A Certificate of Completion is issued immediately upon successful completion and may be retained for HRCI recertification records.
Reporting This Course to HRCI
After completing the course, aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRi™, PHRca®, SPHR®, SPHRi™, and GPHR® certificants may report the activity in the HRCI recertification portal as an ethics-focused continuing education activity and complete the required ethics attestation.
Who This Course Is For
- aPHR™ and aPHRi™ credential holders
- PHR®, PHRi™, and PHRca® professionals
- SPHR® and SPHRi™ senior HR leaders
- GPHR® global HR professionals
- Any HRCI-certified professional seeking a clear, compliant ethics credit
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HRCI Ethics Requirement Course – 1 Ethics Credit
Applies to: aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRi™, PHRca®, SPHR®, SPHRi™, GPHR®
Price: $24.99
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Frequently Asked Questions (SEO + Featured Snippet)
Does this course fulfill the HRCI ethics requirement for aPHR™, PHR®, SPHR®, and GPHR®?
Yes. This course fulfills the ethics requirement for aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRi™, PHRca®, SPHR®, SPHRi™, and GPHR® certifications.
How many ethics credits do HRCI certificants need?
All HRCI certificants must complete one ethics credit per recertification cycle, regardless of designation.
How long does the course take?
Approximately one hour.
When will I receive my certificate?
Immediately upon completion.
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