PHR · 16%
Talent Planning and Acquisition
Talent Planning and Acquisition is 16% of the HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (PHR), administered by HRCI. It falls under the Professional Certifications category.
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Domain | Talent Planning and Acquisition |
| Exam | HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (PHR) |
| Domain Weight | 16% |
| Governing Body | HRCI |
| Available in App | Professional Cert Exam Prep: SHRM, LEED, PMI & Six Sigma |
| Official Source | HRCI official website ↗ |
PHR Talent Planning and Acquisition: FAQ
How much of the PHR covers Talent Planning and Acquisition?
Talent Planning and Acquisition accounts for 16% of the PHR, which has 115 questions total. HRCI publishes the official exam content outline with the most current weighting. The C3RT app covers all 5 PHR content areas.
What is the PHR exam format and how does Talent Planning and Acquisition fit in?
The PHR has 5 content areas across 115 questions in 2.75 hours, with a passing score of 500/700. Talent Planning and Acquisition is content area 2 of 5 and carries 16% of the total exam weight. The other content areas are Business Management, Learning and Development, Total Rewards, Employee and Labor Relations.
How do I study for the Talent Planning and Acquisition section of the PHR?
Targeted practice by content area is the most effective approach. The C3RT Professional Cert Exam Prep: SHRM, LEED, PMI & Six Sigma app for iOS and Mac tags every practice question by content area, so you can isolate Talent Planning and Acquisition questions, track your accuracy, and focus study time on your weak spots. Combine focused practice sets with full-length timed mock exams as your test date approaches.
How many questions are on the PHR and what is the passing score?
The PHR consists of 115 questions in 2.75 hours, with a passing score of 500/700. It is administered by HRCI and the exam fee is $395 (HRCI members) / $500 (non-members). The C3RT app includes full-length practice exams that mirror the real format across all 5 content areas.
Where can I find official HRCI resources for Talent Planning and Acquisition?
The official source for PHR content outlines and study resources is the HRCI website. The exam blueprint, which details all content areas including Talent Planning and Acquisition, is published there. C3RT is not affiliated with HRCI. It is a third-party practice platform that supplements official materials with 115+ practice questions, flashcards, and study tools across all 5 content areas.
Talent Planning and Acquisition is a content area on the HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (PHR), a Professional Certifications exam administered by HRCI. C3RT is not affiliated with HRCI. Certification names and trademarks are the property of their respective organisations. Official exam information is available at the HRCI website.