HRIP Certification
The Human Resource Information Professional (HRIP) Certification employs a human resource exam designed to assess the knowledge and competencies of HR technology professionals. Passing the exam demonstrates your comprehensive understanding and proficiency in the defined body of knowledge in HR information management.
Why Get HRIP Certified
Demonstrate Your Expertise
The HRIP certification is a concrete measure of your experience and your command of HRIM/HRIS concepts and processes. It adds an important credential to your resume.
Distinguish Yourself as an Industry Leader
Certification shows that you stay current in your work and promote high standards in the HRIM/HRIS field.
Build Your Credibility
The HRIP designation tells clients and employers that you are motivated, knowledgeable and committed to qualityโvaluable assets to any team.
Expand Your Knowledge
In preparing for the HRIP exam, youโll cover all aspects of HRIM/HRIS, including the latest trends and best practices. Plus, the recertification requirements ensure that you keep abreast of changes in the field.
HRIP Exam Overview, Schedule & Fees
The HRIP Certification exam consists of ninety multiple-choice questions on five knowledge domains, which must be completed within 120 minutes.
The exam is administered and proctored live and online or at one of Meazure Learning's worldwide test centers.
What Topics Does the HRIP Exam Cover?
The HRIP Certification Exam confirms the experiential knowledge of the candidate over five domains outlined in the
IHRIM Certification Program Human Resource Information Professional Examination Blueprint. 
Due to the nature of the HR/IT field, no singular source of knowledge can be purchased; however, IHRIM curates content and publishes its own vendor-agnostic materials for professional consumption across these domains:
- Technology Strategy & Solutions Assessment
- HR Technology & Business Processes
- Systems Selection, Implementations & Upgrades
- HR Systems Operation & Management
- Learning & Development Systems
What is the Value of HRIP Certification?
The value of HRIP certification lies in its ability to:
- Accelerate career advancement
- Improve economic opportunity
- Deliver professional confidence and mastery
- Strengthen the credibility of HR technology as a discipline
For professionals working at the intersection of people, processes, and technology, HRIP Certification is a globally recognized credential of distinction and accomplishment among your peers, and a commitment to excellence as a technically fluent leader in human resources.
What Does HRIP Certification Cost?
Choose the HRIP certification package that best matches your HR career goals and budget.
HRIP Certification
Application Fee
- Please pay this fee after
completing and submitting
your HRIP Certification Application.
Application Fee is not refundable.
Existing IHRIM
Member Offer
- $400 Testing Fee to sit for
One Certification Exam
$75 Application Fee Waived!
(all fees are non-refundable)
New IHRIM
Member Offer
- $400 Testing Fee to sit for
One Certification Exam
Plus
20% Off One-Year Individual Membership
(all fees are non-refundable)
Full Bundle Package
- $400 Testing Fee to sit for
One Certification Exam
Plus:
Live and Pre-recorded
6-Part Exam Review Course,
1 Practice Exam,
HRIP Certification Exam Study Guide,
Access to your live course recordings for 1 year,
and 50% Off Two-Year IHRIM membership with
access to over 30 SIGs and the HRIP Study Group,
(all fees are non-refundable)
Existing Paid Members Get $220 Off
Recorded Sessions
- Perpetual Licensed Access to Current
Pre-Recorded 6-Part Exam Review Course.
Does not include Exam, Practice Test, Study Guide, Video Updates, or IHRIM Membership.
Perfect for self-paced review and libraries.
Scheduling, Rescheduling, and Cancelling
After your application is submitted and the application fee paid, you will be notified of your acceptance to sit for the HRIP Certification Exam. You will be asked to select and purchase the certification exam option and the course date you prefer.
Your payment will be confirmed with an email containing links to:
(a) the next scheduled LIVE course, (b) the Study Guide, (c) the Nondisclosure Agreement, which protects the testing content, and (d) the downloadable Prerecorded Course for self-paced review.
Upon successfully completing the HRIP Certification Exam Review Course, candidates have 12 months from the last day of the month in which they purchased the Course to schedule and take the exam. Candidates may register for a proctored examination date, time, and delivery method that is most convenient for them.
A $50 non-refundable fee applies for each rescheduled course and exam required at the time of the request. Repeat final and second practice exams can be purchased through IHRIM's Store.
Except in extraordinary circumstances, IHRIM does not refund fees paid. Our staff and testing center will make every effort to accommodate your schedule.
Online Exams
The online examination option allows the exam to be taken from almost anywhere through live remote proctoring, providing flexibility while maintaining secure testing standards.
Candidates are responsible for ensuring that their computer, software, webcam, microphone, and internet connection meet the Testing Service Providerโs technical requirements before the exam.
Online exam appointments may be rescheduled or canceled up to 24 hours before the scheduled time. Candidates who do not appear and have not rescheduled within that timeframe will be recorded as a no-show, and the exam and exam fees will be forfeited.
Test Center Exams
Test Center Exam option provides access to a global network of professional, proctored testing centers. These facilities are located in major cities around the world and are designed to deliver secure, standardized examination conditions. Candidates can select a convenient location and available date through the testing providerโs scheduling system, allowing professionals across regions to sit for the HRIP exam in a controlled, reliable environment.
To provide flexibility while maintaining examination integrity, candidates may reschedule a test center appointment up to two (2) days prior to the scheduled exam date.
If a candidate does not appear for the scheduled examination and has not rescheduled at least two (2) days in advance, the candidate will be recorded as a no-show, and the exam appointment and associated fees will be forfeited. This policy ensures fair access to testing slots while maintaining efficient use of testing center resources worldwide.
Professional Oral Assessment
An oral examination option to ensure qualified professionals are not excluded due to barriers unrelated to their knowledge or experience.
This option supports candidates who may face challenges with written exams, including those who demonstrate their expertise better through verbal explanation.
The oral exam maintains the same rigor and scope as the written exam. Candidates are assessed across all five HRIP knowledge domains within the same two-hour period.
Eligibility is granted only after demonstrated need, typically based on multiple written examination outcomes, confirming that the issue lies with the testing format rather than professional competency.
Who Should Get HRIP Certified?
For decades, IHRIM members and its Council on HRIP Content and Examination have defined the HRIP Certification as a global credential of expertise, experience, and applied knowledge, not theory gleaned from books, general tasks, or purely academic preparation. A broad background in HR and IT principles, with years of practical experience, are qualities found in the ideal candidate. Senior HRIP-certified professionals recommend the following guidelines:
Current HR technology solutions or HR information management work experience may be categorized in private and public sector, educational institutions and consultancies as:
- Human resources information systems (HRIS/HRIT/HRMS)
- Human capital management (HCM)
- Learning & Development (LMS, HRD)
- HRIS/HRIT educators and researchers
- HR software and service providers
- Information Technology/Project Management (IT/PM)
The HRIP Certification Exam reflects current HR technology solutions, information management, and human capital management practices. Work experience need not be current or sequential; more recent experience will align better with the examโs content and lead to a successful outcome.
IHRIM does not discriminate against any protected class.
Apply for HRIP Certification Today
The HRIP Certification Exam is an assessment of your experience and knowledge. You must possess at least five (5) years of experience in HR technology, including working knowledge across five (5) knowledge domains. Specific knowledge of HR and IT processes is necessary, as well as in other fields such as project and change management, cybersecurity, HR- and IT-related law, and data governance.
Next steps:
- Complete and apply below.
- To discuss your application before paying the Application fee, email [email protected] and request a conference.
- Finally, purchase the exam, exam plus membership, or the FULL Bundle on IHRIM's Online Store.