ECRE — Elite Certified Recruitment Expert (ECRE)
What it is
Elite Certified Recruitment Expert is one of the 16 AIRS recruiter certifications. It focuses on expert-level recruitment practice. It can be taken individually or as part of the AIRS Recruiter Academy, where exams are included at no extra cost.
Credential awarded: ECRE
Who it’s for / prerequisites
Agency and in-house recruiters and sourcers.
See AIRS for any prerequisite for this certification.
Pathway
- 1Enrol individually or through the Recruiter Academy
- 2Complete the online training
- 3Pass the certification exam
Training / modules
Online AIRS training. The number of modules is not stated here — see the official catalogue.
- Duration
- Recruiter Academy: 100+ hours for all 16 certifications, 2-year access.
- Format
- Online.
Exam or assessment
AIRS certification exam (included in the Recruiter Academy).
Why get it as a recruiter
Structured skills in expert-level recruitment practice, recognised in the recruiting industry.
Maintenance / renewal
See the official body.
Official costs
| Individual certification | US$395 |
| Recruiter Academy — Premium (all 16 certifications)Exams included, 2-year access | US$2,495 |
| Recruiter Academy — OnDemand (all 16 certifications)Exams included, 2-year access | US$1,995 |
Amounts are paid to the issuing body, never to RBB.
Prices and requirements verified on October 13, 2026 and subject to change; always confirm with the issuing body.
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