Starting in 2015 ! Now called a body of competency and knowledge Over 30,000 HR experts respond to a survey used to create the competencies Tested at difference companies including Walmart

Two certifications - SHRM – CP and SHRM- SCP – not anything comprombrible for GPHR or PHR – CA. Looking at add-ons for specific areas. These are reduced requirements in order to test. More individuals will qualify to take the exam. Both exemp tand non-exempt HR experience counts.

Starting in January, for those that already have passed, stay in good standing, sign code of ethics and complete online tutorial. Less than one hour – no pass or fail. Then start a new cycle for recertification.

If you purchase materials by end of December, you can receive the SHRM prep material for free. If you take test in the next testing window and pass, you will be able to receive the new SHRM certification for free. If you do not pass, and purchased the study materials, you will get the new SHMR material for free. For those that asked if they should take the current test or wait, consider if you take and pass, you will get both for the price of one.

Computer based 130 questions – points for next best answer Prometic centers still used Still three years to earn enough credits to recertify

Let Your Voice Be Heard! Bette Francis, SPHR Board Chair board@shrm.org Hank Jackson, CPA SHRM President and CEO ceo@shrm.org One of the questions asked was if we would be able to continue to offer both HRCI and SHRM recertification credits. As a chapter, it would be our goal to be able to continue to offer both credits for members. They made it very clear that they want to hear from members and stated the the CEO and board chair both respond to their own emails. If you would want to see local chapters being able to offer both credits or want to give any other feedback, please email.