ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The HR Certification Institute (the Institute), the internationally recognized independent certifying body for the HR profession, is now accepting applications for the Human Resource Business Professional (HRBP℠) and Human Resource Management Professional (HRMP℠) exams to be offered in September 2013. The HRBP and HRMP credentials are designed for HR professionals primarily practicing outside of the United States and complement the Institute’s existing offerings, and applicants must meet eligibility requirements set forth for their selected credential in order to sit for the exam.

The HRBP and HRMP focus on globally relevant HR concepts that are common across geographic locations and offer a way for HR professionals who have mastered their country’s HR practices and regulations to prove their skills in both the strategic and technical aspects of the profession.

HRBP: validates professional-level core HR knowledge and skills and demonstrates mastery of generally accepted technical and operational HR principles.

HRMP: validates management-level core human resource knowledge and skills and demonstrates mastery of generally accepted HR principles in strategy and policy development as well as service delivery.

The Institute’s portfolio of advanced professional credentials – held by HR professionals in 100 countries – now consists of the HRBP, HRMP, Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR®), Professional in Human Resources (PHR®), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) and California Certifications.

The Fall testing period will take place 1-30 September. Fees for the computer-based exams, which are offered at Prometric test centers throughout the world, range from $275- $375 USD. For more information on HR Certification or to apply for these exams, please visit www.hrci.org/global.

About the HR Certification Institute

The HR Certification Institute (HRCI), established in 1976, is the internationally recognized, independent certifying organization for the Human Resources Profession. The HR Certification Institute is the global leader in developing rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery and real-world application of forward-thinking HR practices, policies and principles. Today, more than 125,000 HR professionals in 100 countries proudly maintain the HR Certification Institute’s credentials as a mark of high professional distinction. The HR Certification Institute offers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced professional credentials for HR professionals worldwide.

We invite you to learn more at www.hrci.org/global.