Certification

Interested in obtaining your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP but concerned about your ability to cover the costs of the prep classes, materials, and testing?

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the approval of our Scholarship Policy & Application.

Should you have any questions after reviewing the attached, please direct them to Berkschapter179@gmail.com where they will be shared with the Board for a response.

Recertification Providers CLICK HERE for form to submit a program for SHRM recertification credit approval.

SHRM has announced major changes to their recertification policy effective August 1, 2019

"I am excited to announce the following policy updates to the recertification process. These changes will provide you with more flexibility and add more value to the professional development credits you earn throughout your recertification cycle. Our goal is to simplify the processes while increasing options for programs that count toward recertification. We are proud to provide the best in class HR credential and will continue to expand our professional development program to serve HR professionals around the globe. "   Alexander Alonso, SHRM-SCP Chief Knowledge Officer       NEW POLICY CHANGES       Earn PDCs During the Grace Period   Effective August 1, 2019, SHRM Certification holders who are working toward recertification can earn PDCs for activities they participate in through their grace period (the 60-day period between their certification end date and expiration date).    The Benefit of this Change Allows more time to add activities to your account.   Details Any PDCs earned during this period may be applied toward the recertification requirement. There is no maximum on the amount of PDCs you can earn during this period except in the areas with PDC limits (i.e., Advance Your Organization category - 20 PDC limit and the Advance Your Profession category - 30 PDC limit.) Since this activity is taking place after the regular recertification cycle, a $50 late fee (in addition to the recertification application fee) to recertify will apply.     Immediately Begin Earning PDCs for the New Recertification Cycle When You Recertify Early   Effective August 1, 2019, the new recertification cycle for SHRM Certification holders who recertify early will begin the NEXT DAY after they recertify. Their end date will continue to be on the last day of their birth month.    Benefit of This Change Allows you to begin earning PDCs in your new cycle right away! If you recertify early you may have more than 3 years in your new cycle.  Example If your recertification end date is July 31, 2019 (last day of your birth month) and you recertify on May 15, 2019 your new cycle will begin on May 16, 2019, 12:00 AM and your end date will be July 31, 2022 (the last day of your birth month 3 years later)     Carry Over a Maximum of 20 Credits to the Next Recertification Cycle   Effective August 1, 2019, SHRM Certification holders who recertify with more than 60 PDCs in their account will be able to carry over up to 20 credits to their new cycle.    Benefit of This Change Allows you the opportunity to get credit for up to 20 excess credits in your new cycle.  Details You must have completed the recertification process (achieved recertification) with more than 60 credits to carry over the excess.  Maximum carry over is 20 credits per recertification cycle. Carry-over credits will be auto uploaded into your certification portal and will appear as an activity in the Advance Your Education category. Auto upload will appear in your certification portal at the end of the month following recertification.

CLICK HERE to view the June 2019 edition of

SHRM's Recertification Credit Guide 

Your Guide to Programs Eligible for for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Recertification Credit.

To learn more about SHRM Certification, CLICK HERE.