aPHR Study Guide 2025-2026: Complete Review + 360 Questions and Detailed Answer Explanations

**The 2025-2026 version was published on January 29, 2025. The paperback version now includes a code for downloading the audiobook and 500 digital flash cards.**

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This aPHR Study Guide combines review material and practice questions so that students are fully prepared before writing the exam. While other guides only provide a short review, this guide has a complete review of concepts along with 360 questions and detailed answer explanations. There are 4 full-length tests included so that students will have enough practice before attempting the real exam.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Section 1 - Talent Acquisition

Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Human Resource Management (HRM)

Chapter 3: Talent Recruitment, HR Metrics, and Data Collection

Section 2 - Learning and Development

Chapter 4: Training and Developing Employees

Chapter 5: Organizational Development and Change Programs

Section 3 - Compensation and Benefits

Chapter 6: Compensation: Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Chapter 7: Pay for Performance and Benefits

Section 4 - Employee Relations

Chapter 8: The Role of HR in Organizational Goals and Objectives

Chapter 9: Employee Engagement and HR

Chapter 10: Performance Management and Appraisal

Chapter 11: Building Positive Employee Relations

Section 5 - Compliance and Risk Management

Chapter 12: US Laws and Regulations for Businesses

Chapter 13: Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Chapter 14: Risk Assessment Techniques for a Safe Workplace

Chapter 15: Organizational Restructuring Initiatives: Risk to Business Continuity

Test 1: Questions

Test 1: Answers & Explanations

Test 2: Questions

Test 2: Answers & Explanations

Test 3: Questions

Test 3: Answers & Explanations

Test 4: Questions

Test 4: Answers & Explanations