Because the HR profession is constantly changing and evolving, it is important for certified professionals to continually update their HR competencies and knowledge.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification demonstrates your commitment to the profession, to your organization, and to yourself through lifelong education and professional development.
How to get Recertified
HR professionals obtain recertification by engaging in professional development activities that relate to the Behavior Competencies and Functional Areas identified in the SHRM BoCK. The incorporation of competencies into the SHRM Bock greatly expands the range of activities that will qualify for professional development credits.
Recertification Requirements
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Credential Holders Must:
- Earn 60 professional development credits (PDCs) within a 3-year recertification period that ends on the last day of the credential-holder’s birth month.
Or
- Retake the certification exam at the end of the 3-year recertification period.
Qualifying Activities to earn SHRM PDCs
SHRM has addressed the needs of HR professionals by creating three avenues by which SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credential-holders earn credits.
Advance Your Education
Both instructor-led and self-paced continuing education activities consistent with the SHRM BoCK qualify for recertification credits.
Advance Your Organization
Activities within your workplace that contribute to the continued success of your organization and to your growth as a professional.
Advance Your Profession
Activities that contribute to the continued development of the HR profession including presentations, teaching, conducting and volunteering at nonprofit organizations.
Eckerd College’s Pre-Approved SHRM Activities
As a SHRM Education Provider, Eckerd College offers many activities related to the Behavior Competencies and Functional Areas of the SHRM BoCK that have been pre-approved for PDCs.
| Pre-Approved Activity | PDC Hours | Type of Activity (Instructor or Self Paced) |
|---|---|---|
| SHRM-Certified Preparation Course | 36 | Instructor Led or Online |
| Leadership Development Program (LDP) | 41.5 | Instructor Led |
| Maximizing Your Leadership Potential (MLP) | 26.25 | Instructor Led |
| Mastering Conflict Dynamics (MCD) | 21.75 | Instructor Led |
| Certified Trainer in Workplace Conflict Resolution (CT) | 21 | Instructor Led |
| Certified Workplace Mediator and Trainer (CMT) | 35 | Instructor Led |
| Resolving Workplace Conflict (RWC) | 21 | Instructor Led |
If you have any questions about SHRM Recertification, please contact Megan Watson Kramer, Associate Dean, Executive Education at
(800) 753-0444 or watsonma@eckerd.edu.