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2026 HRCI Blueprint Calibrated

PHR Study Hours Calculator & Domain Planner

Enter your background and weekly availability to calculate your total PHR study hours and exact domain-by-domain hour budget.

Your PHR Study Profile

12 hrs / week
5 hrs/wk (Light)12 hrs/wk (Working Pro)30 hrs/wk (Full-Time)
Total Hours
100h
Study Weeks
9 wks
Ready By
Dec 26, 2026

Recommended Hours by PHR Blueprint Domain

100 hrs total
Business Management
Blueprint Weight: 14% · ~6h lessons + ~8h adaptive MCQs
14 hrs
Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition
Blueprint Weight: 16% · ~6h lessons + ~10h adaptive MCQs
16 hrs
Learning and Development
Blueprint Weight: 10% · ~4h lessons + ~6h adaptive MCQs
10 hrs
Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits)
Blueprint Weight: 20% · ~8h lessons + ~12h adaptive MCQs
20 hrs
Employee and Labor Relations
Blueprint Weight: 39% · ~16h lessons + ~23h adaptive MCQs
39 hrs
HR Information Management, Safety and Security
Blueprint Weight: 1% · ~2h lessons + ~2h adaptive MCQs
4 hrs

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