What Is HRCI Professional in Human Resources California (PHRca)?

Overview

HRCI Professional in Human Resources California (PHRca) is a HRCI credential. California specific HR law and practice, from wage and hour to leaves and compliance. This PathKey™ guide summarizes the domains, format, cost signals, eligibility, and renewal pattern so you can decide before you book. Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the HRCI exam. HRCI sets exam content, fees, and policies.

Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the HRCI exam. HRCI sets exam content, fees, and policies.

Who it is for

• HR professionals working in California.
• HR staff at companies with California employees.
• PHR and SPHR holders adding a California credential.

Exam domains

Weights follow the official outline.

1. 01

   Compensation/Wage and Hour

   21%

   Identify the proper Wage Order(s) for the organization, industry and/or profession and implement the requirements, Develop and enforce policies for the proper classification of workers, and Establish and maintain policies that ensure accurate pay, timing and documentation of earnings.
2. 02

   Employment Lifecycle and Employee Relations

   26%

   Develop and implement compliant recruiting and pre-employment policies and practices, Develop and manage a legally compliant employee onboarding experience, and Develop enforceable employment policies and agreements.
3. 03

   Leaves of Absence and Benefits

   14%

   Develop and maintain compliant leave and benefit policies, Advise stakeholders and designate employee leave eligibility, and Manage leave entitlement and interactions.
4. 04

   Health, Safety and Workers' Compensation

   10%

   Manage and enforce workers’ compensation programs, Develop policies to address health and safety requirements, and Develop and implement Cal/OSHA mandated training programs.
5. 05

   Compliance and Risk Management

   29%

   Determine compliance obligations based on employer size and industry, Develop and implement legally compliant privacy and security protocol, and Analyze the potential risks and penalties of compliance failures and recommend appropriate actions.

Exam format and cost

Questions

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Duration

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Format

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Passing score

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Cost

100 USD (confirm on the vendor site)

Delivery

Pearson VUE test center or online where the vendor offers it

Languages

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Experience and eligibility

HRCI requires one of these: at least 1 year in a professional level HR role plus a master's degree or higher, 2 years plus a bachelor's degree, or 4 years of professional level HR experience. We don't add any enrollment prerequisites of our own. You can take the class before your HRCI application is approved.

Renewal

Renewal rules for HRCI Professional in Human Resources California (PHRca) are set by HRCI. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.

Roles this credential fits

• Compensation/Wage and Hour, Employment Lifecycle and Employee Relations, Leaves of Absence and Benefits, Health, Safety and Workers' Compensation, Compliance and Risk Management, mapped to the official HRCI exam content outline.
• HR Specialty
• Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance

Official sources

• HRCI certifications
• Official HRCI exam details

Always confirm fees, dates, and eligibility on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change outlines and prices without notice.