The Human Resource Certification Institute is an independent, internationally recognized certifying body for the HR profession.

HRCI is one of the largest professional associations in the area of Human Resource Management affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management [SHRM]. HRCI’s perspective lies in redefining every HR professional in to a master of the HR’s essential, strategic role. It believes in serving the needs of HR professionals by providing updated knowledge and resources. It was founded in the year 1976 by the SHRM. More than 70,000 professionals have been awarded its Certification.