Jennifer Lange, SHRM-CP, PHR Director of Certification
HR Indiana SHRM Scholarship
HR Indiana SHRM also offers our own SHRM Certification (and conference) scholarship opportunities; find more information (application deadline is June 30, 2018).
Need More Recertification Credits – Register for the HR Indiana 2018 Conference!
August is right around the corner…have you registered for the HR Indiana 2018 Conference yet? As you know, the HR Indiana Conference is one of the largest regional human resources conferences in the United States with world-renowned keynote speakers, three (3) days of educational sessions, networking opportunities and exposure to the latest HR products and services. The conference delivers exceptional HR education that will expand your knowledge and your network…complete with tons of opportunities for SHRM PDCs (recertification credits!!!)
Register now; the conference will be at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis on August 20-22, 2018.
NEW! You can also register now for the NEW Midwest Diversity Inclusion & Disability Awareness Conference! The new Midwest D&D Conference starts immediately following the closing keynote of HR Indiana. You can register for HR Indiana AND the Midwest D&D Conference and save 10% on both! The Midwest D&D Conference is a 1 1/2 day conference covering a wide spectrum of Diversity & Disability topics. The Midwest D&D Conference is only $250 and concludes on Thursday, August 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Monthly SHRM Recertification Live Chats
If you are a SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credential-holder, join SHRM to ask the SHRM Recertification Counselors any questions you have about SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP recertification—regardless of where you are in your recertification cycle. This is a great opportunity to learn how to make the most of the resources available to you and to clear up any areas of confusion. SHRM’s Recertification Counselors are here to help. Live chats will happen the second Wednesday of most months at 2:00 pm ET (for 30 minutes)…upcoming dates are July 11, August 8, October 10, November 14, and December 18. NOTE — This is an online Q&A chat. Any questions you have can be submitted into a text box (there will not be audio). Also, after you register, you’ll receive a confirmation e-mail with a link to the online chat room.
To remain SHRM Certified you need to earn 60 PDCs within a 3-year recertification cycle that ends on the last day of your birth month or take the SHRM Certification exam. Recertification Counselors are available Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET at (703) 535-6360 or contact them at recertification@shrm.org.
Accelerate Your HR Career – SHRM’s Competency Self-Assessment
SHRM has launched new member-only career resources can help fast-track your HR career development with easy-to-use tools that assess your HR skills and competencies and guide you toward further training and development. There are three (3) easy steps that will get you on your way to becoming the best HR professional you can be! First, Competency Self-Assessment, then Development Activity Wizard, and finally, Competency Development Plan — To learn more about this new benefit and how to accelerate your career, visit shrm.org/careers.
NOTE – If you are a SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certified member, you will receive one (1) PDC per year for each calendar year you complete the Competency Self-Assessment. Use it to evaluate how best to target your professional development efforts toward the 60 PDCs required to maintain your SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP credential over your three (3) year recertification period.
Another Way to Earn PDCs
Remember, your annual National SHRM Membership qualifies for three (3) PDCs per year (and SHRM automatically loads this in your SHRM Portal).
Hosting a Fall SHRM Certification Chapter Study Group?
Please let Jen Lange (Jennifer.Lange@oldnational.com) know if your chapter is planning/hosting a fall SHRM Certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) study group…it can either be a study group that the chapter sponsors (i.e. coordinates/runs, etc.) or one in which you partner with a recognized local education partners (colleges, universities, etc.)!
I would love to share the specifics of what your chapter is doing with those who make inquiries via the State Council so we can begin referring people your way! We can also continue to think about how we may be able to share your SHRM Certification Study Group information on our new website.
Also, if you are thinking about trying to get a chapter study group going this fall (kicking off in September or so, etc.) – I would be happy to assist you and/or share some best practices. As always, please let me know how I may be able to assist you/your chapter/your membership with SHRM Certification efforts!
Further, SHRM created the SHRM Certification resources and tools to help you promote SHRM Certification preparation, SHRM Certification and Recertification. Learn how your chapter can partner with a SHRM Education Partner to host an instructor-led cert prep course and/or host and administer a facilitator-led SHRM Learning System study group. Tools are available at: https://community.shrm.org/vlrc/shrm-certification/cert-promo/preparation.
SHRM Certification – Winter Testing Window December 1, 2018 – February 15, 2019
SHRM Certification (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) exam applications will begin being accepted now through October 19 (or applicants can pay a $75 late application fee for applications received between October 20 – November 9) for the December 1, 2018 – February 15, 2019 testing window. View the entire SHRM Certification application process. Also, you can check the SHRM Certification exam eligibility requirements.
SHRM Certification Scholarships
The Certification scholarships application window is open now. In 2018, 220 certification scholarships will be delivered, with each scholarship winner receiving a $750 award. Chapters can also apply for a SHRM Certification scholarship. There are also $100 SHRM Recertification scholarships available. (Fall) Deadline to apply: September 1, 2018
SHRM Certification CLA Webinar – June 6
The next SHRM Certification CLA webinar will be 06-06-18 at 4:00 pm, you can go to the VLRC page to register/view it on demand. Access the complete list of 2018 CLA webinars (which can be viewed On Demand).
New Credential for HR Pros
In addition to the SHRM California Employment Law Micro-Credential, SHRM has recently announced a new credential, the Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential. Learn more about this credential and how its designed to help talent acquisition professionals distinguish their expertise and build their credibility in their organizations.
Need a Programming Idea – SHRM Offers Competency Based Education for Chapters
Check out SHRM’s Competency Based Education for Chapters. You will see two (2) 1.5 hour programs to address topics based on the SHRM HR Competency Model. This is free of charge for SHRM Chapters and Councils in good standing, it is a multi-media presentation, includes easy to use facilitator guides and is accessible via the VLRC – note, SHRM will need a five (5) day lead window to approve the request to use it…this is a great idea for chapter programming.
SHRM Payments from 2017
Timing of 2017 SHRM Recertification enhanced financial support initiative payments is TBD. As you may remember, SHRM offered enhanced financial support to those SHRM Chapters and State Councils in good standing based on the number of SHRM members who recertified between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017.
- Chapters were to receive $20 per each chapter member who is a SHRM member in good standing, primarily coded to the chapter and recertified their SHRM Certification during 2017
- State Councils were to receive $10 per each SHRM member in good standing (in-chapter and at-large) in the state who recertified their SHRM Certification during 2017
While SHRM initially indicated that the payment will be made to affiliates in good standing in early 2018 based on the number of recertified members meeting the above criteria as of 12/31/17…the payment date is still TBD. SHRM continues to work on the reporting so they can review/ensure the correct payments are made – Callie Zipple with SHRM will continue to keep us posted on the anticipated timing of these payments.
Enhanced Chapter Support – SHRM Recertification
It’s bbbaaaaccccckkk – help your local chapter (encourage your members to help too) and our Indiana State Council by recertifying your SHRM Certification in 2018 – SHRM is offering enhanced financial support to those SHRM Chapters and State Councils in good standing based on the number of SHRM members who recertify between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018.
- Chapters will receive $20 per each chapter member who is a SHRM member in good standing, primarily coded to the chapter and recertifies for SHRM Certification during 2018
- State Councils will receive $10 per each SHRM member in good standing (in-chapter and at-large) in the state who recertifies for SHRM Certification during 2018
Payment will be made to affiliates in good standing in early 2019 based on the number of recertified members meeting the above criteria as of 12/31/18. Learn more about SHRM Recertification.
