HR Certification
Why Wait? 2022 is Your Year to Become Certified!
Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential through SHRM and/or your PHR or SPHR certification through HRCI makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field and a valuable asset to your organization.
Learn more about SHRM certification: https://shrm.org/certification/pages/default.aspx
Learn more about HRCI certification: https://www.hrci.org/how-to-get-certified/apply-for-certification/application-process
Questions? Please reach out to:
Certification Chair
Deb Donlick, SHRM-CP
Re-Certification Chair
Tammy Spear, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
SHRM Certification Exam Prep for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP®
Southern New Hampshire University
Dawn Cerrato - (603) 665-7191
d.cerrato@snhu.edu
Multiple course sessions
Course Format: Hybrid In-Person and Virtual
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Course Dates for 2021 |
Cost |
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October 11, 2021 - December 13, 2021 |
$1,265 SHRM Member and $1,200 Non-Member |
Classes will be held once a week, from 6-8:30 pm, and will be supplemented with additional materials, practice tests, and assignments. In addition to the instructor led course, you will also have full access to both the SHRM on-line study materials and practice tests, the instructor’s materials and live classes (if you can’t attend the live one you can attend virtually or you can choose to always attend virtually), and the printed SHRM materials as well.
North Shore Community College
Cheryl Hines - (978) 236-1235
chhines@northshore.edu
09/15/2021
Course Format: Hybrid In-Person and Virtual
Cost: $1,389
Program Length: 13 weeks
Ways to Register
By Phone –978-236-1200 | Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm
By Mail – Send a completed registration form to:
North Shore Community College - Enrollment & Records Office
1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA 01923
By Fax – Fax a completed registration form to 978-762-4015 In Person –Visit NSCC’s Lynn or Danvers Enrollment Center to enroll in person
USM Professional Development Programs
Professional Development - (207) 780-5900
usmpdp@maine.edu
08/31/2021
Course Format: Virtual
For live-online sessions, you will be expected to participate in every class session, when scheduled.
The courses are offered in two formats:
- A 12-week course which meets online for 3 hours each week. Participants review segments of the material each week.
- An intensive, 7-week course which meets for 7 consecutive weeks. Students review the SHRM material before the class begins.
SHRM Recertification Additional Sources:
SHRM Meetings, SHRA Meetings, SHRM Webcasts (see below for Featured Categories) and State Meetings
On Demand Webcasts: Most SHRM Webcasts are available for 3-4 months after their live broadcast. The programs are approved to offer professional development credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credentials. (SHRM programs are not pre-approved for other kinds of HR recert credit; however, you can still apply them to recertification by manually entering program details. Please follow instructions given in the webcasts.) SHRM Webcast Categories
- Special Focus: COVID-19 Crisis and Return to Work
- Benefits
- Business and HR Strategy
- Communication
- Compensation
- Critical Evaluation
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Relations
- Employment Law & Regulation
- Global HR
- Learning/Organizational Effectiveness & Development
- Performance Management
- Safety & Health
- Talent Acquisition & Retention
- Technology & Data
- Other Topics
SHRM Fall Testing Exam Dates/Fees
2021 Window 2 Testing | December 1, 2021 - February 15, 2022
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APPLICATIONS |
EARLY-BIRD |
STANDARD |
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June 1, 2021 |
October 15, 2021 |
November 9, 2021 |
The testing windows are the dates during which the exams are administered. The application dates are when candidates can apply for the exam.
SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP EXAM FEES
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Exam Fees |
SHRM Member Price |
Nonmember Price |
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Early-Bird Exam Fee |
$300 USD |
$400 USD |
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Standard Exam Fee |
$375 USD* |
$475 USD* |
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Student Exam Fee |
$149 USD |
$209 USD |
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Military Exam Fee |
$270 USD |
$270 USD |
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Application Processing Fee |
$50 USD |
$50 USD |
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Transfer Fee |
$100 USD |
$100 USD |
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Retest Fee |
Full exam fee |
Full exam fee |
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Rescore Fee |
$50 USD |
$50 USD |
HRCI Certification and Testing Information
Exam Application Fee: $100.00 for all certification types
Exam Fee: Varies depending on certification type
$300 for aPHR
$395 for PHR
$495 for SPHR and GPHR
Window/Sites for Testing: Available by appointment only and within 180 days of completing the course.
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Pearson Professional Centers-Concord NH 2 Capital Plaza |
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Pearson Professional Centers-Westbrook (Portland) 201 Main Street |
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Pearson Professional Centers-Lexington MA 24 Hartwell Ave |
Course Information:
On line Information available at www.hrci.org/PHR Employers Association of the Northeast
In Person Course: Employers Association of the Northeast located in Auburn, MA.
10 week / 6 week / 2 day boot camp aPHR classroom study Contact: 1-877-662-6444
** No classroom available in New Hampshire or Maine
Re-Certification Audit Process
In order to protect the integrity of the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification program, SHRM will audit a percentage of recertification applications. It is important to document your professional development activities and retain these records for up to six months after the end of your 3-year recertification period. If you are audited, you will be required to verify, with supporting documentation, the activities and PDCs listed on your recertification application.
Learn more about SHRM re-certification: https://www.shrm.org/certification/recertification/recertification-audit/Pages/default.aspx
HR Certification Institute randomly audits applications as part of our NCCA accreditation to ensure the quality and integrity of our certification programs. If you are selected for an audit, you will need to submit all supporting documents for the activities listed on your recertification application. It is important that you document and maintain these records for all continuing education activities you plan to submit for your current recertification cycle.
Learn more about HRCI re-certification: https://www.hrci.org/recertification/submit-recertification-application/recertification-audit-process
SHRA Scholarship Information
Did you know that we offer up to $2,000 annually in scholarships for our chapter members?
Scholarship Opportunities:
We award two scholarships per calendar year. A maximum of $1,000 will be awarded each scholarship period and may consist of multiple awardees. SHRA members who meet the scholarship criteria may apply more than once but not more often than annually, based on the date of their last award. Priority will be given to first-time applicants. SHRA Board members are ineligible to apply. Any award is at the sole discretion of the SHRA Board of Directors.
The annual scholarship application windows and award periods are:
- February 1 - March 31 for an April 1 award date
- September 1 - October 31 for a November 1 award date
Qualification Criteria:
- Be a member in good standing with SHRA
- Have attended a minimum of four SHRA monthly programs in the past 12 months as of the date of their application
Qualifying Activities:
- Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) or the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) learning system exam materials and/or preparatory course
- HRCI or SHRM certification examination fees
- HR-related college course work
- Annual membership to SHRM
- Annual membership to SHRA
- Registration fees associated with HR-related conferences, workshops, seminar or e-Learning activities
- Lodging and transportation fees associated with attending an HR-related conference or other development activity
The next scholarship application window is September 1 through October 31, 2021!
NH HR State Council SHRM Certification Scholarships
The HR State Council of NH is proud to provide NH State Chapter members or NH SHRM Members-At-Large the opportunity to be awarded a $600 Scholarship for the SHRM Certification exam and/or its preparation (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP).
Scholarship Opportunities:
- NHSCHR Certification Scholarship ($600)
- The Joe Wirtz NHSCHR Scholarship ($600) – Given in memory of a dedicated HR Professional, HR State Council Director, President of MAHRA and HRAGC, HR Mentor, and husband to Terri Wirtz.
Qualification Criteria:
- Be an active member in good standing with a NH Chapter, or reside in NH and have a current SHRM membership. Membership must be active when applying and throughout the year in which you receive the award.
- Must take the SHRM certification exam in the spring or winter 2020 testing period.
- Must submit a completed HR State Council of NH Certification Application Form.
Scholarship recipients must be prepared to submit the following for reimbusement upon achieving SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP:
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NH State HR Council Reimbursement Form
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Proof of non-eligibility for tuition reimbursement via your employer
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Evidence of successfully obtaining your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
- Detailed receipt showing the total expense of:
- SHRM SmartStudy tools, or
- SHRM seminars tuition, or
- Educational partner tuition
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Qualifying SHRM Certification Activities:
- Self-Study – SmartStudy tools
- Seminars – three day program or seven week virtual course
- Education Partners – traditional classroom preparation class
The next scholarship application deadline is March 31, 2022!
