SHRM Certification
Certification
As a 2023 SHRM Learning System Chapter Champion, HRA of Greater Oak Brook has been recognized for its hard work to elevate the HR profession through professional development and HR knowledge among members, gained from SHRM certification. HRA of Greater Oak Brook’s programming qualifies for certification credits.
Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP shows that you a recognized expert in the HR field proving your high level of knowledge and skills. Interested in being certified? Follow the steps below.
What Exam is the Right One?
This can be a confusing issue to decide which exam to test for. You can learn more about your options and recommendations from SHRM by clicking here: https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification/which-shrm-certification As always, feel free to reach out to your fellow colleagues for their insights.
Exam Options and Fees
Apply here to review the application process, eligibility criteria, and exam windows.
2025 HRA Scholarship Application: Click here to apply: HRA Scholarship
Prepare
Click here to view the list of SHRM Education Partners that offer classroom or online instructor-led exam preparation courses for each testing window. Contact the providers directly for more information. Courses typically begin 3-4 months before the beginning of the testing window. If you are looking for an online-only option, the SHRM Learning System is an interactive online learning tool that will fit any learning style.
Illinois SHRM Certification Prep Class available: https://www.hrtopics.com/testprep-ilshrm Be sure to type in code, ILSHRM, for exclusive discounts and bonuses. You can learn more about SHRM exam preparation here: https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification/exam-preparation/shrm-learning-system
Recertify
Don't let your credentials lapse! To retain certification, you must earn Professional Development credits.
Your 3-year recertification period ends on the last day of your birth month. Log into your Certification Portal to check your current professional development credit (PDC) status. You can submit your application when you have earned 60 PDCs. If you submit early, your recertification cycle dates will not change.
Here are three ways to obtain recertification credits.
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Advance Your Education through continuing education activities such as conferences, seminars, chapter programs, e-learning, and free SHRM Webcasts.
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Advance Your Organization through supervisor-endorsed work projects that support organizational goals and demonstrate or advance capabilities in one or more HR Competencies. Document a work project that you’ve completed during your 3-year recertification cycle. Earn up to 20 PDCs by quickly summarizing a work project that you’ve completed that spanned more than 50 hours of work time over at least 3 months. Watch a brief 4-minute video that provides step-by-step instructions on entering an Advance Your Organization activity into your SHRM Recertification Application.
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Advance Your Profession through thought leadership and volunteer activities that contribute to the development of the HR profession and the community.
