Jennifer Lange, SHRM-CP Director of Certification
New! Policy Changes to SHRM Recertification
SHRM formally announced via email several enhancements to the SHRM Recertification process for those with an existing SHRM Certification. A brief recap:
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).
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.
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.
For more information, see SHRM’s announcement email from July 29.
Enhanced Chapter Support – SHRM Recertification
It’s back for 2019, but 2019 will be the LAST year! Help your local chapter and our HR Indiana State Council by recertifying your SHRM Certification in 2019. 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, 2019 and December 31, 2019.
- Chapters will receive $20 per chapter member who is a SHRM member in good standing, primarily coded to the chapter and is recertified for SHRM Certification during 2019.
- State Councils will receive $10 per SHRM member in good standing (in-chapter and at-large) in the state who recertifies for SHRM Certification during 2019.
Payment will be made to affiliates in good standing in early 2020 based on the number of recertified members meeting the above criteria as of 12/31/19.
Learn more about SHRM Recertification.
SHRM Certification Winter Testing Window December 1, 2019 – February 15, 2020
SHRM Certification (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) winter exam applications will be accepted until October 18 (with an additional $75 late application fee for applications between October 19 and November 9) for the December 1, 2019 – February 15, 2020 testing window.
View the entire SHRM Certification application process. You can also check out the SHRM Certification exam eligibility requirements.
Indiana Has 5 Chapters Hosting a Fall SHRM Certification Chapter Study Group
This fall, we have five chapters in Indiana hosting SHRM Certification chapter study groups! We shared a handout with the details for each chapter at our HR Indiana Conference August 12 – 14. Those chapters are:
- SHRM of Northwest Indiana, Merrillville/Valparaiso #0270
- Southern Indiana SHRM, New Albany #0709
- Michiana SHRM, South Bend/Michiana Area #0016
- IndySHRM, Indianapolis and Surrounding Metro Areas #0099
- Northeast Indiana HRA, Fort Wayne #0174
Keep up the great work and we wish you continued success this fall! If you have questions or would like some best practices around a chapter study group, please reach out to Jen Lange.
Reminder: Student Eligibility for SHRM-CP Certification
Students enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s HR degree program at an educational institution aligned to SHRM’s curriculum guidelines are eligible to apply for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam.
Get more information.
SHRM is Looking for SHRM Certification Ambassadors
SHRM is looking for individuals passionate about SHRM Certification to be a SHRM Certification Ambassador and raise awareness of the benefits of SHRM Certification. If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to James Connors.
Coming Soon: 2020 SHRM Recertification Provider Reaffirmation
In late September, SHRM will begin the SHRM reaffirmation process with the SHRM Recertification Provider point of contact for 2020. This ensures that the contact can attest to adhere to program guidelines. Reaffirmations are due November 15, 2019.
Note: Failure to complete the reaffirmation on or before December 31, 2019 will result in you and your chapter not being able to access your SHRM Recertification Provider account to enter activities, and you and your chapter not be able approve programs for PDCs.
Watch for an email to SHRM’s current point of contact on file for Recertification Providers and blurbs in upcoming volunteer communications. If you have SHRM Reaffirmation questions or concerns, please contact Jonnie Huynh via email or by phone at (703) 535-6286.
SHRM Launched SHRM Recertification “Project Reinstate”
The SHRM team is calling people who took the Pathway to obtain their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP who haven’t recertified yet, and they’re emailing those they can’t reach by phone. Additionally, SHRM will be sending out postcards at the end of September.
Please talk about SHRM Certification in your newsletters, social media, and meetings or conferences – perhaps you can serve as a reminder to those who haven’t recertified and obtained their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP through the Pathway.
SHRM Certification Items are Back in Stock in the SHRMStore
SHRM Certification accessories including cups, tumblers, key chains, and padfolios are available once again in the SHRMStore. Place your order now!
New SHRM Certification Resource
Check out the new book, Ace Your SHRM Certification Exam! A guide to success on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams from editor Nancy A. Woolever, MAIS, SHRM-SCP, SHRM Vice President of Certification Operations. The book is now available in the SHRMStore.
The book is a short, accessible guide to demystify the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification exams with expert tips for understanding, studying, practicing, and acing the tests. It covers everything you need to know about exam structure, best practices for studying, research-based tips to sharpen test-taking skills, proven strategies for managing test anxiety, and strategies from experts. The tips from test takers offer detailed learning and study resources, practice questions and answer keys for both exams, guides to terminology and acronyms, and much more!
This book is also approved for SHRM recertification credit. After reading the book, earn a passing quiz score and receive three (3) PDCs.
Another Way to Earn PDCs
Remember, your annual National SHRM Membership qualifies for three PDCs per year. SHRM automatically loads this in your SHRM Portal. Also, SHRM professional memberships can be renewed with a $20 discount using the code STATE20 through 12-31-19.
SHRM Foundation Veterans at Work Certificate Program
Looking for another way to earn PDCs? Check out the SHRM Foundation Veterans at Work Certificate Program. It’s FREE and open to all HR professionals who are interested in learning about best practices to attract, hire and retain veterans. Anyone holding the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential may also receive 10 PDCs toward their recertification.
Accelerate Your HR Career with SHRM’s Competency Self-Assessment
SHRM has launched new member-only career resource that 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 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. Learn more about this new benefit and how to accelerate your career.
NOTE – If you are a SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certified member, you will receive one 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.
Need a Chapter Programming Idea? SHRM Offers Competency-Based Education for Chapters
Check out SHRM’s Competency-Based Education for Chapters. You will see two 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’s a multimedia presentation, includes easy-to-use facilitator guides and is accessible via the VLRC.
Note: SHRM will need a five day lead window to approve the request to use it.
