As the Work of Work Changes, So Must the Work of HR
Earning your SHRM certification credential proves your competence in the HR field and your dedication to workplace excellence. Maintaining the credential shows you are committed to self-improvement, continued growth and development, and HR excellence. With continuing education as its cornerstone, the SHRM recertification process supports your efforts to stay at the top of your game by maintaining your competence and relevance in the field, thereby maximizing the value of your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential.
The SHRM BASK Connection
The SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™) is the foundation of the SHRM certification program. The SHRM BASK describes the behavioral and technical competencies HR practitioners need for effective job performance. SHRM certification credential-holders maintain their credential by engaging in professional development activities that relate to the behavioral competencies and HR knowledge areas identified in the SHRM BASK. The incorporation of competencies into the SHRM BASK greatly expands the range of activities that qualify for professional development credits (PDCs).
Recertifying With Professional Development Credits (PDCS)
There are three categories from which SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credential-holders may earn PDCs for recertification:
- Advance Your Education
- Advance Your Organization
- Advance Your Profession
These categories align with the SHRM BASK's primary premise of supporting HR practitioners' efforts to develop a strategic mindset, drive successful business outcomes and advance the HR profession. Let us look at each of these categories:
Advance Your Education (No PDC maximum per three-year recertification cycle)
SHRM recognizes the value of professional development through lifelong learning and supports formats that cater to individual learning needs and preferences. Activities that fall within this category include, Conferences, Seminars And Workshops, Courses Taken for Degree Programs, Continuing Education Units and Continuing Legal Education, E-Learning, Videoconferences, Webcasts and Podcasts, SHRM-Approved Books and E-Books, and the SHRM Specialty Credential (17-26 PDCs per program) and/or a SHRM Foundation Veterans at Work or Getting Talent Back to Work certificate program (10 PDCs per program).
When you see the SHRM Recertification Provider badge, you can trust these programs have been preapproved for SHRM PDCs.
Advance Your Organization (30 PDC maximum per 3-year recertification cycle)
You can earn recertification credits for projects you work on that contribute to the continued success of your organization and to your growth as an HR professional. PDCs are calculated based on time spent working on the project. Options are listed below. To be awarded credits you must provide a brief write-up detailing the specifics of the project. A template for the write-up is provided in the SHRM certification portal.
- 10 PDCs for the completion of an HR-related project that involved 40+ hours of work
- 20 PDCs for the completion of an HR-related project that involved 80+ hours of work
- 30 PDCs for the completion of an HR-related project that involved 120+ hours of work
Advance Your Profession (30 PDC maximum per 3-year recertification cycle)
SHRM recognizes the value of activities that contribute to the continued development of the HR profession and the community. Activities available for professional development credit (PDCs) fall within the following categories. For additional information please refer to the Recertification Handbook.
Are you ready to take the next step? The 2023 Spring testing window runs May 1 – July 15, 2023. The early-bird application deadline is March 18, 2023 (save $75) and the standard application deadline is April 8, 2023. For more information on the SHRM Certification, visit shrm.org/certification.
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