HR Certification Centre

What HR Certification Centre does

HR Certification Centre (HRCC), also operating as PHR Global, is a Ghana-based professional education institution founded in 2010 by Dr. Jeff Bassey in Accra. It is the sole HRCI Approved Certification Preparatory Provider in Ghana, delivering cohort-based preparatory training for the globally recognized aPHRi, PHRi, and SPHRi credentials, which are portable across 125+ countries. The portfolio also includes the newly launched HRBP Certification Programme (online, 8-week executive format), the National HR Mentorship Programme (12-week student/graduate initiative), a short-form Legal Training for HR and Line Managers course, lifetime-membership Association of Certified HRs (ACHR) community, and a wholly-owned HRCC Consulting Group offering HR audits, compliance, performance management, and digital transformation advisory.

The business is built on a hybrid in-person and online delivery model (Saturday physical classes at East Legon headquarters, Sunday virtual sessions) with monthly tuition billing, typically GHS 1,600 per month over 6 months for PHRi. Revenue is diversified across subscription tuition (HRCI prep programs), one-time membership fees (ACHR Full GHS 500 / Affiliate GHS 300), professional services (consulting, legal training, HRBP), and event-driven corporate sponsorship. Go-to-market combines direct website enrollment, WhatsApp/phone-guided admissions, corporate group sponsorship, university recruiting for the mentorship program, and an annual HR Professionals Summit & Awards that doubles as a graduation ceremony and brand-building engine.

Operationally, HRCC runs 47+ cumulative cohorts, certified 4,500+ professionals over 10+ years, and enrolled 924 candidates in 2025 (784 graduated, 103 certified). The 19-person team is led by founder/Board Chairman Dr. Jeff Bassay and Executive Director Pearl P. Tehoda, with a lean overhead structure supported by a network of credentialed facilitators. The business holds no proprietary technology platform, patents, or disclosed funding; the dominant intangible assets are the exclusive HRCI accreditation, the ACHR alumni ecosystem, and the Brand of the Year 2025 recognition in Ghana.

Name

HR Certification Centre

Legal name

PHR Global

Website

https://phrglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HR Certification Centre is Ghana's sole HRCI-approved preparatory provider, delivering cohort-based aPHRi, PHRi, and SPHRi certification training, plus HRBP, legal, and consulting services, to individual HR professionals and corporate clients across multiple industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional HR Certification Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Resources Certification Prep (SHRM, HRCI) (EDANAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ), Human Resources & Talent (SHRM/HRCI Recertification) (EDAAALAN)

Keywords

• HR certification programs
• HRCI exam preparation
• Professional HR training
• HR consulting services
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HR Certification Programs: Revenue from HRCI-affiliated certification programs (aPHRi, PHRi, SPHRi) delivered over 4-6 month periods with monthly tuition fees. Programs include weekend lectures (Saturdays physical, Sundays online) and comprehensive study materials.
2. Professional Membership: One-time membership fees for Association of Certified HRs (ACHR): GHS 500 for Full Membership (certified professionals) and GHS 300 for Affiliate Membership (aspiring professionals). Lifetime membership with no annual renewals.
3. Legal Training Programs: Short course programs such as Legal Training for HR and Line Managers (4 weeks, GHS 4800), delivered in-person and virtually. Revenue from specialized compliance and skills training.
4. HRBP Certification Program: New HR Business Partner certification program launching July 2026, running 8 weeks in online format with Saturday and Sunday sessions. Revenue from executive education program fees.
5. HR Consulting Services: The HRCC Consulting Group provides specialized HR consultancy services including HR audits, compliance, training, talent management, performance management, policy development, and digital transformation advisory to corporate clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

HR Certification Centre provides HRCI-aligned preparatory training for the aPHRi, PHRi and SPHRi international HR certifications through 4–6 month weekend lecture cohorts (physical Saturdays and online Sundays). Beyond HRCI prep it offers the HRBP Certification Programme (8 weeks), the National HR Mentorship Programme (12 weeks), Legal Training for HR and Line Managers (4 weeks), HRCC Consulting Group advisory services (HR audits, compliance, talent management, digital transformation), and lifetime membership in the Association of Certified HRs (ACHR) professional community.

Product overview

HR Certification Centre operates as a multi-product professional education and training institution offering a portfolio of HR certification and development programs. The core portfolio consists of three internationally-recognized HRCI certifications (aPHRi, PHRi, SPHRi) delivered through weekend lectures (physical on Saturdays 9am-3pm or online on Sundays 1pm-6pm) over 6-month programs, supplemented by specialized programs including the HRBP Certification Programme (8-week executive program), National HR Mentorship Programme (12-week structured mentorship), and Legal Training for HR and Line Managers (4-week intensive). The institution also provides HR consulting services through its HRCC Consulting Group and operates the Association of Certified HRs (ACHR) as a professional community for certified practitioners. All programs are delivered in-person, hybrid, or virtual formats and are accredited by HRCI (USA), the global HR body whose certifications are recognized in 125+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Professional in HR – International (aPHRi) Foundational HR certification preparatory program for early-career HR professionals or non-HR practitioners who want to strengthen fundamental HR knowledge; available as a 4-month online program (Sundays 1pm–6pm) or via the institute's hybrid model, and mapped to the HRCI aPHRi exam recognized in 125+ countries.
• Professional in HR – International (PHRi) Mid-level HR certification preparatory program for HR professionals seeking to demonstrate mastery of generally accepted technical and operational HR principles; delivered over 6 months at GHC1600 per month (total GHC9600) via Saturday physical classes (9am–3pm) or Sunday online classes (1pm–6pm), with an eligibility requirement of a degree plus 2 years HR experience.
• Senior Professional in HR – International (SPHRi) Senior HR certification preparatory program for senior HR leaders focused on strategy, policy-making and proven organizational impact; requires a master's degree or bachelor's plus 4 years of experience, and is delivered within HRCC's hybrid 6-month cohort framework using HRCI-aligned curriculum contextualized for Ghana/Africa.
• HRBP Certification Programme Executive certification program designed to reposition HR professionals as credible, value-creating partners at the heart of organisational strategy; equips HR professionals with practical and strategic competencies to function effectively as business partners in modern organisations, delivered over 8 weeks online with a 10% early-bird discount for registration by May 31, 2026.
• National HR Mentorship Programme Structured 12-week mentorship program delivered in virtual and in-person formats to help final-year university students and young graduates build foundational HR knowledge, providing a pathway into paid HRCI certification tracks; functioning as a CSR-style talent pipeline.
• Legal Training for HR and Line Managers 4-week intensive short course (GHS 4800) covering employment and labour relations, contracting, termination, disciplinary procedure and compliance protection, run Tuesdays–Fridays 6pm–9pm in both virtual and in-person modalities for HR managers, line managers, employee relations officers and business owners.
• HRCC Consulting Group Specialized HR consultancy arm delivering HR audits and compliance, on-call labour consultancy, HR training and capacity building, talent management and succession planning, HR policy development and implementation, performance management systems, job evaluation and workforce structuring, salary structuring and compensation strategy, and HR digital transformation/technology integration (with SeamlessHR as a strategic partner).
• Association of Certified HRs (ACHR) Membership Lifetime professional membership community for certified HR practitioners in Ghana, with Full Membership (GHS 500 one-time) for certified professionals (SPHRi, PHRi, aPHRi, SHRM-SCP, CIHRM, CIPD holders) and Affiliate Membership (GHS 300 one-time) for aspiring professionals; includes community access, resources, mentorship and networking events such as breakfast meetings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,500 HR professionals certified in 10+ years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SeamlessHRcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 July 2025Strategic partnership with SeamlessHR, Africa's leading HR and payroll technology company, announced July 28, 2025. Partnership aims to accelerate digital transformation within HR departments across Ghana and beyond. Joint initiatives include co-developing learning programs that reflect modern workplace demands, empowering HR professionals to integrate tech into daily operations, supporting organizations in adopting smarter HR systems, and evolving certification curriculum alongside digital trends.
• Maven CommunicationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial event and award partner for the HR Professionals Summit & Awards 2025. Maven Communications organized the Ghana Corporate Brands Awards 2025 where HRCC won Brand of the Year.
• CIMG (Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the 4th edition of Corporate Walk for Life event. CIMG is Ghana's professional body for marketing practitioners.
• Chartered Institute of BankersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in Corporate Walk for Life wellness event promoting health within the corporate community.
• Institute of Leadership and StrategyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization in Corporate Walk for Life event and industry events. Founded by Dr. Jeff Bassay alongside HRCC.
• Association of Certified HRscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACHR is the professional community for certified HR practitioners in Ghana, established June 18, 2022. HRCC collaborates with ACHR for events, membership, CPD programs, mentorship, and advocacy. ACHR conducts breakfast meetings, workshops, seminars, and research works.
• Ghana Canada Medical CentreminorOthersSponsor of Corporate Walk for Life event providing free health checks including vitals assessments for participants.
• Synlab GhanaminorOthersSponsor of Corporate Walk for Life event providing free lab tests including Hepatitis B, Random Glucose, and Malaria testing. CEO Patrick Asiamah participated and won People Focused CEO of the Year.
• Activ8 Gym and SpaminorOthersSponsor of Corporate Walk for Life event. Trainer Coach Allotey led aerobics session with support from Collins.
• Kasapreko Company LimitedminorOthersSponsor of Corporate Walk for Life event. Also recognized at HR Awards 2025 for Excellence In HR Mentorship/Graduate Trainee Programme.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Emeritus: Online executive education platform partnering with top business schools for certificate programs. Comparable to HRCC's new HRBP Certification Programme in format (online, executive, certificate-bearing) and target (mid-to-senior professionals).
• GetSmarter (2U): Online short-course provider offering accredited certificate programs including in HR. Comparable to HRCC's Legal Training and HRBP short-course offerings in delivery model (online, cohort-based, short duration).
• KNOW House / Dale Carnegie Training (Africa): Global leadership and corporate training provider with Africa operations offering courses for managers and HR professionals. Comparable to HRCC's Legal Training for HR and Line Managers and corporate training offerings.

Regional players

• CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development): UK-based professional body for HR and people development offering its own certifications and learning. Operates primarily in the UK/EU but is an alternative credential HRCC candidates could pursue, especially senior leaders.
• Africa Leadership University: Pan-African higher education and executive education provider offering leadership and management training across the continent. A regional player whose target market and geography overlap with HRCC's potential expansion ambitions.

Others

• SeamlessHR: Africa's leading HR and payroll SaaS provider and HRCC's strategic partner. Sits in the HR ecosystem with overlapping customer base (African HR leaders) but delivers software rather than training, making it an ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.
• HRCI (HR Certification Institute): The US-based credentialing body whose aPHRi/PHRi/SPHRi exams HRCC prepares students for. Not a direct competitor but the strategic partner whose continued relevance is foundational to HRCC's value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management): Global HR professional body offering SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certifications, the main global competitor to HRCI credentials. SHRM is the broad incumbent that HRCC alumni are implicitly positioned against.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering HR certificates from universities and companies. A broad incumbent that competes for self-directed HR learners who might otherwise enrol in HRCC's prep programs.
• LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn's professional learning platform with HR and leadership content. A broad incumbent competing for working professionals seeking flexible, lower-cost HR upskilling, especially across Africa where LinkedIn penetration is high.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hr_certify
• Facebookfacebook.com/hrcertificationcentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hr-certification-centre
• Instagraminstagram.com/hr_certification?

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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