Certification | Recertification
Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field. According to SHRM, the benefits of earning your SHRM Certification include:
- Enhancing Your HR Expertise: HR professionals who earn their SHRM Certification report significantly higher levels of credibility as HR professionals.
- Increase Your Earning Potential: Those who earn the SHRM Certification report earning salaries 14% to 15% higher than peers who have not earned the SHRM Certification.
- Advance Your HR Career: HR professionals who earn a SHRM Certification report that it was a key factor in their career advancement.
- Demonstrate Your Commitment: SHRM Certified HR pros report significantly higher levels of career success, respect from colleagues and commitment to the HR profession.
CERTIFICATION TESTING WINDOWS
SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams are offered during two windows each year. Applications must be received by the standard deadline for each window. Exam application deadlines close at 11:59 PM, ET.
First Test Window: May 1 - July 15, 2025
- Applications Accepted Starting: January 3, 2025
- Standard Deadline: May 16, 2025
Second Test Window: December 1 - February 15, 2026
- Applications Accepted Starting: June 4, 2025
- Standard Deadline: December 17, 2025
LASHRM Can Help!
Are you interested in investing in your professional development? LASHRM is here to help! La Crosse SHRM has partnered with Fox Valley SHRM to assist you with your professional development needs! FVSHRM offers a virtual study group in the spring and fall. These study groups can help you prepare for your SHRM Certified Professional (CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SCP) exam! You will get the opportunity to connect and develop relationships with other HR professionals locally and across the state by sharing your knowledge and experience for the greater good of the group. Fall 2025 study group details will be announced later this summer.
If you are interested in more information, reach out to Kara Strupp, LASHRM Certification Director, at [email protected].
RECertification
What is required for recertification?
To maintain your SHRM Certification, you need to earn 60 Professional Development Credits within your three-year recertification cycle, or you can retake the certification exam within the last year of your recertification cycle.
Ways to earn Professional Development Credits (PDCs)
Earning your SHRM Certification credential proves your competence in the HR field, maintaining your credential shows that you are committed to continued growth and development. Below are ways that you can earn PDCs:
- SHRM Conferences
- Education Programs
- SHRM Membership Podcasts
- Specialty Credentials
- SHRM on Demand
- eLearning
- Webinars
- Volunteering
For more information go to https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification/recertification.
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION OPTIONS
Below are the two primary HR certifications currently offered to HR professionals. One is offered through SHRM and the other through HRCI. Visit the links below to learn more.
SHRM Certification
For more information on the exam, registration and testing windows, visit this SHRM site.
HRCI Certification
SHRM certification APP
Now Available: Exclusive app for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credential-holders.
We've put the convenience of tracking your professional development credits in your hands!
The new app allows you to:
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Easily add your PDCs under the Advance Your Education section.
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Track all the activities you have already added to your record.
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Search and filter approved activities by competency, date and location.
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Discover upcoming approved activities in your area.
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Find out when you're eligible to apply for recertification.
Download now from the iTunes App Store or Google Play!
