pHCLE Recertification

Change in the field of PK-12 school HR is constant. Ongoing education and professional development further strengthen your competencies in this profession. Your success as an HR leader depends on staying abreast of new developments. Recertification demonstrates your dedication to yourself, your profession, and your district. Keep your pHCLE certification active by recertifying every three years.  

Recertification Requirements  
The Professional Human Capital Leaders in Education (pHCLE) requires all certified PK-12 school HR professionals to recertify every three years. Recertification can be obtained by engaging in professional development activities that are aligned with the HCLE Professional Standards. These standards focus on four main categories: Performance Excellence, Strategic Staffing, Talent Management & Development, and Culture & Total Rewards.  

To Recertify:  
● Earn 60 professional development points (PDPs) within your three-year certificate cycle. All recertification activities must have taken place in your three-year certification cycle. Your certification dates are printed on your certificate.  
● Submit your Recertification Application along with the signed Recertification Tracking Guide before or on the end date printed on your certificate.  

OR  
● Retake and pass the certification exam at the end of your three-year recertification cycle.  

• Access the Recertification Handbook
• Complete your pHCLE recertification application.
• Complete your pHCLE "Late" recertification application
• Download the recertification tracking guide.