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data-cmp-data-layer="{"title-9deed5977f":{"@type":"shrm/components/title","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"Exam & Eligibility"}}" id="title-9deed5977f" class="cmp-title" style="color:"> <div> <h2 class="cmp-title__text">Exam & Eligibility</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion panelcontainer shrmAccordion aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="accordion-e5f910f910" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"shrm/components/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-324dcd3462":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"How do I determine if I am eligible for the exam?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-324dcd3462"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-324dcd3462-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-324dcd3462-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How do I determine if I am eligible for the exam?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-324dcd3462-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-324dcd3462-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-324dcd3462" class="cmp-text"> <p>View the <a href="https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification/eligibility-criteria">eligibility requirements</a>. <a href="https://support.shrm.org/s/">Contact us</a> if you have additional questions. A job description(s) may be requested in order for us to determine your eligibility.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-527feba219":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"Do I need to become eligible by the time I take the exam or do I need to be eligible when I apply?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-527feba219"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-527feba219-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-527feba219-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Do I need to become eligible by the time I take the exam or do I need to be eligible when I apply?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-527feba219-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-527feba219-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-527feba219" class="cmp-text"> <p>Eligibility requirements to sit for either of the SHRM exams must be met at the time you apply for the exam.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-4d74947c93":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"How do I apply for the exam?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-4d74947c93"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-4d74947c93-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-4d74947c93-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How do I apply for the exam?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-4d74947c93-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-4d74947c93-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-4d74947c93" class="cmp-text"> <p>You may apply for the exams when the application period is open.Visit <a href="https://store.shrm.org/certification-application?_ga=2.258342410.1430249973.1701688482-812147942.1696414619">https://store.shrm.org/certification-application</a>. After completing the application process, <a href="https://portal.shrm.org/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/Profile/Default.aspx&_ga=2.98434335.1430249973.1701688482-812147942.1696414619">create a user account, or login</a> if you already have a profile. Enter your name as it appears on your unexpired original government-issued ID. (Name on ID must be represented in Latin characters).</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-e4381b06a2":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"When applying, I received a message stating that I am not eligible for the exam, but I feel as if I am. How can I proceed?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-e4381b06a2"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-e4381b06a2-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-e4381b06a2-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">When applying, I received a message stating that I am not eligible for the exam, but I feel as if I am. How can I proceed?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-e4381b06a2-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-e4381b06a2-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-e4381b06a2" class="cmp-text"> <p>View the <a href="https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification/eligibility-criteria">eligibility requirements</a> to ensure you do meet the requirements. 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Once your application is complete, you will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) letter via e-mail. This letter will include your Eligibility ID that you will need when you contact Prometric to schedule your exam appointment. Go to <a href="https://www.prometric.com/">prometric.com/shrm</a> or call 888.736.0134 to schedule your exam appointment.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-a99964034d":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"I never received my Authorization to Test Letter. How do I receive it?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-a99964034d"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-a99964034d-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-a99964034d-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">I never received my Authorization to Test Letter. How do I receive it?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-a99964034d-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-a99964034d-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-a99964034d" class="cmp-text"> <p>In order to receive an ATT letter, you must have::</p> <ul><li>Submitted a completed exam application with payment.</li><li>If audited, completed, and passed the audit verification process.</li><li>If special testing accommodations were requested, submit a completed <a href="/content/dam/en/shrm/credentials/shrm-certification/certification-faqs/testing-certification-accommodations-form.pdf">Testing Accommodations Request Form</a> and had it approved by the SHRM Certification Department.</li></ul> <p>If you have completed all of the applicable requirements, you should be able to access your ATT letter by going to your certification portal and clicking on the link located under the"Submitted Certification Applications" section. If you do not see the link, please <a href="https://support.shrm.org/s/">contact us</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-2d3fcbd4ed":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"I have my SHRM-CP and now I want to sit for the SHRM-SCP exam. How do I apply?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-2d3fcbd4ed"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-2d3fcbd4ed-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-2d3fcbd4ed-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">I have my SHRM-CP and now I want to sit for the SHRM-SCP exam. How do I apply?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-2d3fcbd4ed-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-2d3fcbd4ed-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-2d3fcbd4ed" class="cmp-text"> <p>If you are currently eligible to sit for the SHRM-SCP exam, you may apply for the SHRM-SCP exam when the application period is open. Visit <a href="https://store.shrm.org/certification-application?_ga=2.56556843.1430249973.1701688482-812147942.1696414619">https://store.shrm.org/certification-application</a>. and complete an application for the SHRM-SCP exam.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-367ffbdcac":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"Can I take both exams in the same testing window?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-367ffbdcac"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-367ffbdcac-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-367ffbdcac-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Can I take both exams in the same testing window?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-367ffbdcac-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-367ffbdcac-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-367ffbdcac" class="cmp-text"> <p>Yes, you may take both exams within the same testing window as long as you are eligible for and pay for both exams. In order to apply, complete your first exam application <a href="https://store.shrm.org/certification-application?_ga=2.102717313.1430249973.1701688482-812147942.1696414619">https://store.shrm.org/certification-application</a>. To apply for the second exam, please contact us at <a href="mailto:certification@shrm.org">certification@shrm.org</a> for assistance. Please be aware that should you pass the SHRM-SCP and decide not to take the SHRM-CP exam you will be bound by the cancellation/refund policy outlined in the Certification Handbook.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-e38408702e":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"How do I change my exam appointment?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-e38408702e"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-e38408702e-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-e38408702e-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How do I change my exam appointment?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-e38408702e-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-e38408702e-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-e38408702e" class="cmp-text"> <p>Exam appointments may be changed as long as you are keeping your appointment within the same exam window and do so five or more business days before your scheduled exam appointment.</p> <ul><li>If a candidate cancels more than 30 days prior to their exam appointment, a $35.00 cancellation fee will be charged by Prometric.</li><li>If you are between five and 29 business days before your scheduled exam date, you may reschedule your exam appointment, but there will be a fee due to Prometric.</li><li>If you are less than five business days before your scheduled exam date, you may not reschedule and will forfeit your fees.</li></ul> <p>All exam appointment changes must be done directly through Prometric:</p> <ul><li>Within the U.S.: <a href="http://prometric.com/shrm">prometric.com/shrm</a> or 888.736.0134</li><li>Outside the U.S.: <a href="http://prometric.com/shrm">prometric.com/shrm</a> or call the local Prometric Regional Contact Center found in Appendix C in the Certification Handbook</li><li>If you requested special testing accommodations: 800.967.1139</li></ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-6c03352801":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"Can I change my exam level?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-6c03352801"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-6c03352801-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-6c03352801-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Can I change my exam level?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-6c03352801-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-6c03352801-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-6c03352801" class="cmp-text"> <p>A candidate may request an exam level change once during an exam window.</p> <p>If an exam appointment has already been scheduled, it must first be canceled with Prometric. Once the exam appointment has been canceled, an exam level change request must be submitted at least 10 business days before the scheduled exam date. Because an exam level change cancels the originally scheduled exam appointment, a candidate is required to schedule a new exam appointment. If the exam window has already opened, the same time and location for the new exam appointment is not guaranteed.</p> <p><br /> To request an exam level change, e-mail <a href="mailto:certification@shrm.org">certification@shrm.org</a>, specifying which exam you wish to take. Candidates requesting to change from SHRM-CP to SHRM-SCP must provide applicable work experience to ensure the eligibility requirements for the SHRM-SCP are met. If those requirements are met, SHRM will verify the exam level change request with a new ATT letter.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-b76a348f76":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"How long are the exams? How many questions?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-b76a348f76"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-b76a348f76-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-b76a348f76-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How long are the exams? How many questions?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-b76a348f76-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-b76a348f76-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-b76a348f76" class="cmp-text"> <p>Both exams will contain Knowledge- and Competency-based questions:</p> <ul><li>Candidates for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams will have 4 hours to answer a total of 134 questions, of which approximately 55 are stand-alone knowledge items and 55 will be situational judgment items.</li></ul> <p>Breakdown of Testing-Time:</p> <p>Candidate Confirmation Details: 2 minutes</p> <p>Introduction and Tutorial: 8 minutes</p> <p>Exam: 4 hours (240 minutes)</p> <p><b>Note</b>: The entire seat time is 240 minutes. However, the exam itself is 220 minutes long administered in two equal halves of 110 minutes.</p> <p>Survey: 5 minutes</p> <p>Each section shows a countdown timer on the screen, and each section is separate and time-independent. Minutes do not roll over. For instance, if a candidate spends less time in the introduction, extra minutes are not rolled over to the exam portion.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-ff1eaae028":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"What is theformat of the SHRM exam?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-ff1eaae028"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-ff1eaae028-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-ff1eaae028-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What is theformat of the SHRM exam?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-ff1eaae028-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-ff1eaae028-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-ff1eaae028" class="cmp-text"> <p>We have enhanced the exam layout to improve navigation throughout the exam. We recommend you become familiar with the new layout prior to your exam date. A tutorial is now available to preview the navigation functions including the highlight feature, the strike out feature, the calculator, and marking questions for review. <a href="https://www.prometric.com/sites/default/files/SHRM-Tutorial/launch_assessment_delivery.html">Click here</a> to access the tutorial. On the first page of the tutorial simply click on OK to begin the tutorial.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-f7cd91581f":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"What are Situational Judgment Items?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-f7cd91581f"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-f7cd91581f-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-f7cd91581f-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What are Situational Judgment Items?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-f7cd91581f-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-f7cd91581f-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-f7cd91581f" class="cmp-text"> <p>Situational judgment items (SJIs) assess candidates’ judgment and decision-making skills, which are not easily measured using traditional knowledge-based questions. Examinees are presented with realistic work-related scenarios and asked to choose the best of several possible strategies to resolve or address the issues described in each scenario. Although more than one strategy may be effective for addressing actual work-related scenarios, examinees only receive credit for choosing the best possible answer, as determined by a panel of experienced HR professionals. All other answers, which reflect either less effective or ineffective strategies, receive no credit.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-785eb036d8":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"What is a Knowledge Item?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-785eb036d8"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-785eb036d8-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-785eb036d8-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What is a Knowledge Item?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-785eb036d8-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-785eb036d8-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-785eb036d8" class="cmp-text"> <p>There are two categories of stand-alone knowledge-based items on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams. Items in the first category, referred to as HR-specific knowledge Items (KIs), cover key concept topics associated with the 14HR functional areas, while items in the second category, referred to as foundational knowledge items (FKIs), cover key concept topics considered foundational to the nine behavioral competencies. Examinees receive credit for selecting the correct answer to a given question; otherwise, no credit is awarded.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-6052f67f4b":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"What do I need to provide if my exam application is selected for audit?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-6052f67f4b"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-6052f67f4b-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-6052f67f4b-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What do I need to provide if my exam application is selected for audit?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-6052f67f4b-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-6052f67f4b-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-6052f67f4b" class="cmp-text"> <p>Experience documentation to verify years of experience and the specific HR role(s) included on your application:</p> <ul><li>Resume, Letter from a supervisor, HR, or business owner (on company letterhead)<ul><li>Resume to include years of experience as well as responsibilities in HR role(s)</li><li>Must verify 1,000 hours in a calendar year in an HR role</li><li>Satisfies years of experience as well as HR role</li></ul> </li><li>Upload the supporting documentation to the <a href="https://portal.shrm.org/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/Profile/Default.aspx&_ga=2.156679099.1430249973.1701688482-812147942.1696414619">Certification Portal</a>.</li></ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-e5f910f910-item-ad78658547":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"How can I request special testing accommodations?"}}" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-ad78658547"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-ad78658547-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-e5f910f910-item-ad78658547-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How can I request special testing accommodations?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-e5f910f910-item-ad78658547-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-e5f910f910-item-ad78658547-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-ad78658547" class="cmp-text"> <p>If you require testing accommodations, complete and submit Sections I, II, and IV of the <a href="/content/dam/en/shrm/credentials/shrm-certification/certification-faqs/testing-certification-accommodations-form.pdf">Testing and Certification Accommodations Request Form</a> at the time of application submission. Upon approval, SHRM will provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations related to the testing process.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-container__wave-wrapper wave-bottom"> <svg class="layout-container__wave" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1440 81" fill="none"> <path d="M720 40.3543C1146.19 129.464 1440 40.3543 1440 40.3543V80.75H0V40.3543C0 40.3543 293.808 -48.7553 720 40.3543Z" fill=""></path> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-container container responsivegrid small-padding layout-container__lighterblue aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="layout-container__wrapper"> <div class="layout-container__wave-wrapper wave-top"> <svg class="layout-container__wave" viewBox="0 0 360 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M183 14.0288C76.452 -8.29799 0 14.1418 0 14.1418L0 0L360 0V14.2138C360 14.2138 289.548 36.3556 183 14.0288Z" fill=""/> </svg> </div> <div id="container-477a27d63c" class="cmp-container localnav-anchorlink container-477a27d63c"> <div class="layout-container__inner"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 "> <div class="title mb-2 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"><div data-cmp-data-layer="{"title-346477c784":{"@type":"shrm/components/title","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"Payments & Refunds"}}" id="title-346477c784" class="cmp-title" style="color:"> <div> <h2 class="cmp-title__text">Payments & Refunds</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion panelcontainer shrmAccordion aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="accordion-8bec9471a5" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-8bec9471a5":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"shrm/components/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-8bec9471a5-item-43151978dc":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"How do I pay for the exam by check/ACH/wire transfer?"}}" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-43151978dc"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-43151978dc-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-43151978dc-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How do I pay for the exam by check/ACH/wire transfer?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-43151978dc-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-43151978dc-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-43151978dc" class="cmp-text"> <p>If you wish to pay for your SHRM Certification Exam through Check, ACH, or Wire Transfer, please submit your application <a href="https://shrm.formstack.com/forms/shrm_exam_invoice_request" title="https://shrm.formstack.com/forms/shrm_exam_invoice_request"><u>here</u></a><u>.</u></p> <p>Should you have any questions or concerns about this process, please contact us via <a href="mailto:certification@shrm.org"><u>email</u></a><u>.</u></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-8bec9471a5-item-0036293cb5":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"How do I get an invoice for my exam application?"}}" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-0036293cb5"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-0036293cb5-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-0036293cb5-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How do I get an invoice for my exam application?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-0036293cb5-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-0036293cb5-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-0036293cb5" class="cmp-text"> <p>If you wish to be invoiced, please submit your application <a href="https://shrm.formstack.com/forms/shrm_exam_invoice_request" title="https://shrm.formstack.com/forms/shrm_exam_invoice_request"><u>here</u></a>.</p> <p>Allow 8-10 business days for processing.</p> <p>Should you have any questions or concerns about this process, please contact us via <a href="mailto:certification@shrm.org"><u>email</u></a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-8bec9471a5-item-56879bc99a":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"How can I transfer my exam to the next window?"}}" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-56879bc99a"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-56879bc99a-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-56879bc99a-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How can I transfer my exam to the next window?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-56879bc99a-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-56879bc99a-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-56879bc99a" class="cmp-text"> <p>Candidates may request a transfer to the next testing window one-time per exam application for a fee of $100.00 under the following circumstances:</p> <ul><li>Candidates <u>with </u>an exam appointment must submit their request no later than 5 business days before their scheduled appointment. The exam appointment must be canceled before the transfer request can be processed. A cancellation fee of $35.00 (more than 30 days prior to an exam appointment) or $53.00 (less than 30 days prior to an exam appointment), payable to Prometric, may also apply.</li><li>Candidates <u>without </u>an exam appointment may request a transfer up to the first day of the current testing window.</li></ul> <p>Candidates who receive a transfer but who are unable to test during their new appointment will forfeit all fees, except in the case of a medical or personal emergency. Under these circumstances, supporting documentation must be provided.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-8bec9471a5-item-21d58cbe1d":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"What do I need to do to cancel my exam?"}}" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-21d58cbe1d"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-21d58cbe1d-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-21d58cbe1d-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What do I need to do to cancel my exam?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-21d58cbe1d-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-21d58cbe1d-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-21d58cbe1d" class="cmp-text"> <p>To cancel an exam appointment, visit <a href="http://www.prometric.com/shrm">prometric.com/shrm</a> or call Prometric, SHRM’s test delivery vendor at 888.736.0134. International candidates, refer to the Certification Handbook and see Appendix C: Regional Testing Contact Centers for the correct phone number. To cancel an exam appointment based on a request for testing accommodations, call 800.967.1139.</p> <p><br /> If a candidate cancels more than 30 days prior to their exam appointment, a $35.00 cancellation fee will be charged by Prometric.</p> <p><br /> If a candidate cancels less than 30 days but no later than five days prior to an exam appointment, a $53.00 cancellation fee will be charged by Prometric.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-8bec9471a5-item-a8fe35bbca":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"What is the refund policy?"}}" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-a8fe35bbca"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-a8fe35bbca-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-a8fe35bbca-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What is the refund policy?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-a8fe35bbca-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-a8fe35bbca-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-a8fe35bbca" class="cmp-text"> <p>Refunds are provided to exam candidates as follows:</p> <ul><li>Candidates who withdraw from the exam 30 days or more before the first day of the testing window. SHRM Member® candidate receives US$285. SHRM nonmember candidate receives US$385. SHRM Military member/nonmember candidate receives US$220. SHRM student member candidate receives US$99. SHRM student nonmember candidate receives US$159.</li><li>Candidates who withdraw from the exam less than 30 days before the first day of the testing window. SHRM Member® candidate receives US$150. SHRM nonmember candidate receives US$250. SHRM Military member/nonmember candidate receives US$120. SHRM student member candidate receives US$49. SHRM student nonmember candidate receives US$109.</li><li>Candidates who determine, no later than five business days prior to their scheduled exam appointment that they are unable to test may request to be transferred to the next testing window (one time) for a fee of $100.</li><li>Candidates who cannot take the exam because of medical or personal emergencies within five days prior to a scheduled exam appointment. Situations will be reviewed, and resolution option(s) determined on a case-by-case basis. Requests must include supporting documentation as to the nature of the medical or personal emergency. See the Medical or Personal Emergencies section for details.</li><li>Note: you are not eligible for a refund if you cancel less than 5 business days before a scheduled exam appointment and/or after the first day of the testing window in which you have applied, except in the case of a medical or personal emergency.</li></ul> <p>In order for SHRM to process the appropriate refund based on our policy, the <a href="/content/dam/en/shrm/credentials/shrm-certification/certification-faqs/refund-request-form-1-4-23.pdf">Refund Request Form</a> must be submitted.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-8bec9471a5-item-b878ce0e5c":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"What if I have an emergency and need to cancel?"}}" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-b878ce0e5c"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-b878ce0e5c-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-b878ce0e5c-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What if I have an emergency and need to cancel?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-b878ce0e5c-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-b878ce0e5c-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-b878ce0e5c" class="cmp-text"> <p>For purposes of the SHRM certification program, medical or personal emergencies are defined as unplanned events affecting the candidate or immediate family member(s) (spouse, child, or parent), which arise within five days of the scheduled exam appointment and prevent the candidate from taking the exam, or from rescheduling or canceling an exam appointment.</p> <p><br /> An event that can be anticipated is not considered a medical or personal emergency. A candidate’s inability to take the exam due to work commitments or insufficient or inappropriate preparation is not considered a personal emergency.</p> <p><br /> Candidates who experience medical or personal emergencies within five days prior to a scheduled exam appointment may transfer or request a refund (See the Exam Transfer or Refund section). All requests must include supporting documentation as to the nature of the medical or personal emergency. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A refund request must be submitted to SHRM via e-mail to <a href="mailto:certificationpayment@shrm.org">certificationpayment@shrm.org</a> no later than 30 days after closure of the exam window and must include supporting documentation as to the nature of the medical or personal emergency. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.</p> <p><br /> In order for SHRM to process the appropriate refund based on our policy, the <a href="/content/dam/en/shrm/credentials/shrm-certification/certification-faqs/refund-request-form-1-4-23.pdf">Cancellation/Refund Form</a>. must be submitted.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-8bec9471a5-item-f7ce579a78":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"I applied for the exam as a nonmember, but I am a member. How do I get the member pricing?"}}" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-f7ce579a78"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-f7ce579a78-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-f7ce579a78-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">I applied for the exam as a nonmember, but I am a member. How do I get the member pricing?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-f7ce579a78-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-f7ce579a78-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-f7ce579a78" class="cmp-text"> <p>In order to receive member pricing, a candidate must be a SHRM Member® at the time of application. If you were a member at the time of application, but are not seeing the member pricing, please <a href="https://support.shrm.org/s/">contact us</a> so we may adjust your account to reflect your SHRM membership. You will then be able to reapply to receive the member pricing.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-8bec9471a5-item-f241dd3409":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"How do I receive a receipt for my exam application?"}}" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-f241dd3409"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-f241dd3409-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-f241dd3409-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How do I receive a receipt for my exam application?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-f241dd3409-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-8bec9471a5-item-f241dd3409-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-f241dd3409" class="cmp-text"> <p>When you submit payment, you will receive a receipt via e-mail.</p> <p>If this does not occur, or you are interested in receiving a copy of the digital receipt, please get in touch with our Customer Experience department via <a href="mailto:certification@shrm.org"><u>email</u></a><u>.</u></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-container__wave-wrapper wave-bottom"> <svg class="layout-container__wave" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1440 81" fill="none"> <path d="M720 40.3543C1146.19 129.464 1440 40.3543 1440 40.3543V80.75H0V40.3543C0 40.3543 293.808 -48.7553 720 40.3543Z" fill=""></path> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-container container responsivegrid small-padding layout-container__lighterblue aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="layout-container__wrapper"> <div class="layout-container__wave-wrapper wave-top"> <svg class="layout-container__wave" viewBox="0 0 360 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M183 14.0288C76.452 -8.29799 0 14.1418 0 14.1418L0 0L360 0V14.2138C360 14.2138 289.548 36.3556 183 14.0288Z" fill=""/> </svg> </div> <div id="container-4e9174227c" class="cmp-container localnav-anchorlink container-4e9174227c"> <div class="layout-container__inner"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 "> <div class="title aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"><div data-cmp-data-layer="{"title-f8f3d2f040":{"@type":"shrm/components/title","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"Certification Portal"}}" id="title-f8f3d2f040" class="cmp-title" style="color:"> <div> <h2 class="cmp-title__text">Certification Portal</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion panelcontainer shrmAccordion aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="accordion-51bb036a0a" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-51bb036a0a":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"shrm/components/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-51bb036a0a-item-2a0accdd87":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"I don't know my password. How do I login?"}}" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-2a0accdd87"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-2a0accdd87-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-2a0accdd87-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">I don't know my password. How do I login?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-2a0accdd87-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-2a0accdd87-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-2a0accdd87" class="cmp-text"> <p>Please reset your password <a href="https://login.shrm.org/?forgot_password=1&_ga=2.60604077.1430249973.1701688482-812147942.1696414619">here</a>. Key in your e-mail and click “Send Instructions”. You will receive an e-mail that contains a link to reset your password. You may then access the SHRM Certification Portal.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-51bb036a0a-item-0e1ac5d765":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"I am locked out of my account. What do I do?"}}" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-0e1ac5d765"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-0e1ac5d765-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-0e1ac5d765-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">I am locked out of my account. What do I do?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-0e1ac5d765-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-0e1ac5d765-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-0e1ac5d765" class="cmp-text"> <p>If you have received the message "This account is currently locked, please contact SHRM for assistance." Please <a href="https://support.shrm.org/s/">contact us</a> for assistance in unlocking your account.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-51bb036a0a-item-374bb4017a":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"Can I change my password?"}}" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-374bb4017a"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-374bb4017a-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-374bb4017a-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Can I change my password?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-374bb4017a-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-374bb4017a-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-374bb4017a" class="cmp-text"> <p>Please go to <a href="https://login.shrm.org/?request_id=idEF8273F9081644DF&relay_state=id-6eed7fcf-9e4c-4549-84dd-84974e166f86&issuer=aHR0cHM6Ly9zc28uc2hybS5vcmcvSURCVVMvU0hSTS9JRFAvU0FNTDIvTUQ=&target=aHR0cHM6Ly9zc28uc2hybS5vcmcvSURCVVMvU0hSTS9LQUZLQS1NWS9TQU1MMi9NRA==&_ga=2.256742923.1430249973.1701688482-812147942.1696414619">MySHRM</a> and select "Change Password". Follow the prompts to change your password.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-51bb036a0a-item-37ad85a74a":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"I can't login to the SHRM Certification Portal."}}" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-37ad85a74a"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-37ad85a74a-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-37ad85a74a-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">I can't login to the SHRM Certification Portal.</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-37ad85a74a-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-37ad85a74a-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-37ad85a74a" class="cmp-text"> <p>Please <a href="https://login.shrm.org/?forgot_password=1&_ga=2.256742923.1430249973.1701688482-812147942.1696414619">reset</a> your password. If you cannot do so, please <a href="https://support.shrm.org/s/">contact support</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-51bb036a0a-item-47c35eaec8":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"I log into shrm.org with a different e-mail address than I do for my SHRM Certification Portal, what do I do?"}}" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-47c35eaec8"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-47c35eaec8-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-47c35eaec8-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">I log into shrm.org with a different e-mail address than I do for my SHRM Certification Portal, what do I do?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-47c35eaec8-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-47c35eaec8-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-47c35eaec8" class="cmp-text"> <p>Please login using your shrm.org information, we have merged our records and you’ll only need one login for both your SHRM membership and certification accounts.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-51bb036a0a-item-338316f36f":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"I have never logged into shrm.org. I only login to the SHRM Certification Portal, what do I do?"}}" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-338316f36f"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-338316f36f-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-338316f36f-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">I have never logged into shrm.org. I only login to the SHRM Certification Portal, what do I do?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-338316f36f-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-338316f36f-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-338316f36f" class="cmp-text"> <p>Please login using the e-mail address and password you use for your SHRM Certification Portal account. You’ll just enter it on a different screen.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-51bb036a0a-item-38a9bd954a":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"How do I use the same e-mail address for both my SHRM Membership and SHRM Certification accounts?"}}" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-38a9bd954a"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-38a9bd954a-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-38a9bd954a-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How do I use the same e-mail address for both my SHRM Membership and SHRM Certification accounts?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-38a9bd954a-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-38a9bd954a-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-38a9bd954a" class="cmp-text"> <p>First, login to <a href="https://login.shrm.org/?request_id=idEF8273F9081644DF&relay_state=id-6eed7fcf-9e4c-4549-84dd-84974e166f86&issuer=aHR0cHM6Ly9zc28uc2hybS5vcmcvSURCVVMvU0hSTS9JRFAvU0FNTDIvTUQ=&target=aHR0cHM6Ly9zc28uc2hybS5vcmcvSURCVVMvU0hSTS9LQUZLQS1NWS9TQU1MMi9NRA==&_ga=2.257718155.1430249973.1701688482-812147942.1696414619">MySHRM</a> to update your e-mail address. Then login to the <a href="https://portal.shrm.org/?_ga=2.257718155.1430249973.1701688482-812147942.1696414619">SHRM Certification Portal</a> to make sure the e-mail addresses match.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-51bb036a0a-item-c3fb21958b":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"If I access my SHRM membership account and update my mailing address will that also update my address in my certification account?"}}" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-c3fb21958b"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-c3fb21958b-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-c3fb21958b-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">If I access my SHRM membership account and update my mailing address will that also update my address in my certification account?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-c3fb21958b-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-c3fb21958b-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-c3fb21958b" class="cmp-text"> <p>No, the only information linked between your SHRM membership and SHRM certification accounts are your e-mail address and password. The address you maintain on your certification record will not update your membership address and vice versa.</p> <p><br /> You may update your login e-mail and password via <a href="https://login.shrm.org/?request_id=idEF8273F9081644DF&relay_state=id-6eed7fcf-9e4c-4549-84dd-84974e166f86&issuer=aHR0cHM6Ly9zc28uc2hybS5vcmcvSURCVVMvU0hSTS9JRFAvU0FNTDIvTUQ=&target=aHR0cHM6Ly9zc28uc2hybS5vcmcvSURCVVMvU0hSTS9LQUZLQS1NWS9TQU1MMi9NRA==&_ga=2.257718155.1430249973.1701688482-812147942.1696414619">MySHRM</a>.</p> <p><br /> You may update the e-mail address that SHRM Certification will correspond with you via the <a href="https://portal.shrm.org/Profile/Update/Form.aspx?_ga=2.56013483.1430249973.1701688482-812147942.1696414619">SHRM Certification Portal</a>.</p> <p><br /> You may set these e-mail addresses to be the same or it is perfectly acceptable to have them be different.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-51bb036a0a-item-7815a8a230":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"I do not see my country listed when creating my profile. How do I complete my profile setup?"}}" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-7815a8a230"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-7815a8a230-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-7815a8a230-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">I do not see my country listed when creating my profile. How do I complete my profile setup?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-7815a8a230-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-51bb036a0a-item-7815a8a230-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-7815a8a230" class="cmp-text"> <p>During the profile creation process, if your country is not listed you will have an opportunity to submit it to us for review.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-container__wave-wrapper wave-bottom"> <svg class="layout-container__wave" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1440 81" fill="none"> <path d="M720 40.3543C1146.19 129.464 1440 40.3543 1440 40.3543V80.75H0V40.3543C0 40.3543 293.808 -48.7553 720 40.3543Z" fill=""></path> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-container container responsivegrid small-padding layout-container__lighterblue aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="layout-container__wrapper"> <div class="layout-container__wave-wrapper wave-top"> <svg class="layout-container__wave" viewBox="0 0 360 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M183 14.0288C76.452 -8.29799 0 14.1418 0 14.1418L0 0L360 0V14.2138C360 14.2138 289.548 36.3556 183 14.0288Z" fill=""/> </svg> </div> <div id="container-982541e0ed" class="cmp-container localnav-anchorlink container-982541e0ed"> <div class="layout-container__inner"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 "> <div class="title aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"><div data-cmp-data-layer="{"title-05c0d32da5":{"@type":"shrm/components/title","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z","dc:title":"Recertification"}}" id="title-05c0d32da5" class="cmp-title" style="color:"> <div> <h2 class="cmp-title__text">Recertification</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion panelcontainer shrmAccordion aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="accordion-bef82b3585" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-bef82b3585":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"shrm/components/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:37Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-bef82b3585-item-015500656a":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"How do I maintain my SHRM Certification?"}}" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-015500656a"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-015500656a-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-bef82b3585-item-015500656a-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How do I maintain my SHRM Certification?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-015500656a-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-bef82b3585-item-015500656a-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-015500656a" class="cmp-text"> <p>SHRM credential holders are required to recertify every three years and are provided with two options to do so: by earning PDCs (60 per 3-year cycle); or by retaking the exam. The process must be completed preferrably by your end date (last day of your birth month), but definitely by your expiration date (last day of your 60 day grace period).</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-bef82b3585-item-b213eab362":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"When will my recertification cycle start and end?"}}" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-b213eab362"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-b213eab362-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-bef82b3585-item-b213eab362-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">When will my recertification cycle start and end?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-b213eab362-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-bef82b3585-item-b213eab362-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-b213eab362" class="cmp-text"> <p>Your initial recertification cycle begins the day you pass the exam and ends 3-years later on the last day of your birth month. After the completion of your initial cycle, your next cycle (and those following) will begin the day after your completed file is submitted and approved. The same end date as stated above applies.</p> <p><u><br /> EXAMPLE</u></p> <p><b><br /> Initial Cycle:</b></p> <ul><li>Candidate’s birth month is July</li><li>Candidate takes and passes the exam on May 1, 2019</li><li>New credential holder’s recertification cycle starts May 2, 2019 and ends July 31, 2022</li></ul> <p><b>Next Cycle:</b></p> <ul><li>Credential holder’s current recertification cycle is May 3, 2019 – July 31, 2022</li><li>Credential holder recertifies on April 28 2022</li><li>Credential holder’s NEW 3-year cycle is April 29, 2022 – July 31, 2025</li></ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-bef82b3585-item-6035950c9f":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"When can I submit my completed recertification record and when will my new cycle start?"}}" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-6035950c9f"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-6035950c9f-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-bef82b3585-item-6035950c9f-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">When can I submit my completed recertification record and when will my new cycle start?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-6035950c9f-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-bef82b3585-item-6035950c9f-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-6035950c9f" class="cmp-text"> <p>You may submit your completed recertification record after one year into your recertification cycle. Your new 3-year cycle will begin the day after you recertify. Your recertification cycle end date will remain the last day of your birth month.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-bef82b3585-item-c2e9b7ca29":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"I'm ready to recertify and have more than 60 PDCs What happens to the addtional PDCs that I earned?"}}" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-c2e9b7ca29"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-c2e9b7ca29-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-bef82b3585-item-c2e9b7ca29-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">I'm ready to recertify and have more than 60 PDCs What happens to the addtional PDCs that I earned?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-c2e9b7ca29-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-bef82b3585-item-c2e9b7ca29-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-c2e9b7ca29" class="cmp-text"> <p>If you recertify with more than 60 credits, you are able to carry over up to 20 credits of those earned in the Advance Your Education category to your new cycle. Carryover credits will be auto-uploaded at the end of the month.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-bef82b3585-item-450315a4f5":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"I do not have an activity code. How do I enter my professional development credits (PDCs)?"}}" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-450315a4f5"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-450315a4f5-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-bef82b3585-item-450315a4f5-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">I do not have an activity code. How do I enter my professional development credits (PDCs)?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-450315a4f5-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-bef82b3585-item-450315a4f5-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-450315a4f5" class="cmp-text"> <p>Activities may be entered with or without an activity code. If you do not have a code, simply select the category the activity falls under (Advance Your Education, Advance Your Organization, or Advance Your Profession), select the type of activity, then fill in the required information.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-bef82b3585-item-b86d7ed439":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"I logged in, but am unable to add PDCs to my recertification record, what do I need to do?"}}" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-b86d7ed439"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-b86d7ed439-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-bef82b3585-item-b86d7ed439-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">I logged in, but am unable to add PDCs to my recertification record, what do I need to do?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-b86d7ed439-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-bef82b3585-item-b86d7ed439-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-b86d7ed439" class="cmp-text"> <p>Are you using the same e-mail address for certification and shrm.org? If you think you may have more than one e-mail address or account with SHRM, please <a href="https://support.shrm.org/s/">contact us</a> and we’ll help you consolidate your accounts.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-bef82b3585-item-bd492a30e7":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"I attempted to enter an activity into my recertification record for PDCs and it was rejected. Why am I getting an error message?"}}" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-bd492a30e7"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-bd492a30e7-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-bef82b3585-item-bd492a30e7-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">I attempted to enter an activity into my recertification record for PDCs and it was rejected. Why am I getting an error message?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-bd492a30e7-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-bef82b3585-item-bd492a30e7-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-bd492a30e7" class="cmp-text"> <p>Events cannot be entered until they have ended. If after checking the dates, you continue to receive an error, please <a href="https://support.shrm.org/s/">contact us</a> for further assistance.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-bef82b3585-item-39e272f419":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"Can the PDCs I earn attending SHRM-sponsored events be auto-populated to my recertification record?"}}" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-39e272f419"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-39e272f419-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-bef82b3585-item-39e272f419-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Can the PDCs I earn attending SHRM-sponsored events be auto-populated to my recertification record?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-39e272f419-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-bef82b3585-item-39e272f419-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-39e272f419" class="cmp-text"> <p>Yes! All SHRM conferences, seminars and eLearning programs that you attend will auto-populate to your recertification record provided your SHRM certification and SHRM Member® email addresses match. If they are different simply log in to <a href="http://www.shrm.org/my/account">shrm.org/my/account</a> to update your information.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-bef82b3585-item-f5443bff6e":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"Can I manage my recertification activities from my phone?"}}" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-f5443bff6e"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-f5443bff6e-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-bef82b3585-item-f5443bff6e-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Can I manage my recertification activities from my phone?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-f5443bff6e-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-bef82b3585-item-f5443bff6e-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-f5443bff6e" class="cmp-text"> <p>Yes, we have an app for that! The SHRM certification app allows you to:</p> <ul><li>Easily add your PDCs under the Advance Your Education section.</li><li>Track all of the activities you have already added to your record.</li><li>Search and filter approved activities by competency, date, and location.</li><li>Discover upcoming approved activities in your area.</li><li>Find out when you're eligible to apply for recertification.</li></ul> <p>The app is available for iOS and Android users. Download now from the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shrm-certification/id1138438106?mt=8">iTunes App Store</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.shrm.certification&hl=en">Google Play</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-bef82b3585-item-29aa201244":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"My certification end date does not match my birthday. How can I fix this?"}}" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-29aa201244"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-29aa201244-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-bef82b3585-item-29aa201244-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">My certification end date does not match my birthday. How can I fix this?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-bef82b3585-item-29aa201244-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-bef82b3585-item-29aa201244-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-29aa201244" class="cmp-text"> <p>Please <a href="https://support.shrm.org/s/">contact us</a> and we will update your records to reflect the correct dates.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-container__wave-wrapper wave-bottom"> <svg class="layout-container__wave" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1440 81" fill="none"> <path d="M720 40.3543C1146.19 129.464 1440 40.3543 1440 40.3543V80.75H0V40.3543C0 40.3543 293.808 -48.7553 720 40.3543Z" fill=""></path> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-container container responsivegrid small-padding layout-container__lighterblue aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="layout-container__wrapper"> <div class="layout-container__wave-wrapper wave-top"> <svg class="layout-container__wave" viewBox="0 0 360 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M183 14.0288C76.452 -8.29799 0 14.1418 0 14.1418L0 0L360 0V14.2138C360 14.2138 289.548 36.3556 183 14.0288Z" fill=""/> </svg> </div> <div id="container-9bc7be10c3" class="cmp-container localnav-anchorlink container-9bc7be10c3"> <div class="layout-container__inner"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 "> <div class="title aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"><div data-cmp-data-layer="{"title-2c45a135de":{"@type":"shrm/components/title","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"Digital Badging"}}" id="title-2c45a135de" class="cmp-title" style="color:"> <div> <h2 class="cmp-title__text">Digital Badging</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion panelcontainer shrmAccordion aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="accordion-767c926391" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-767c926391":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"shrm/components/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-767c926391-item-5e696502d9":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"What is a badge?"}}" id="accordion-767c926391-item-5e696502d9"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-767c926391-item-5e696502d9-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-767c926391-item-5e696502d9-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What is a badge?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-767c926391-item-5e696502d9-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-767c926391-item-5e696502d9-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-5e696502d9" class="cmp-text"> <p>A badge is a version of your credential in a digital format that allows you to showcase your earned accomplishment publicly or privately on a variety of platforms. Post your digital badge anywhere – it may be shared as part of your profile on social media sites, embedded in your email signature, or posted on your website. Once shared, your digital badge can be clicked, revealing metadata which validates your achievement for employers, peers, clients, and customers.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-767c926391-item-9ad6f4722e":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"How does my certification get displayed as a badge?"}}" id="accordion-767c926391-item-9ad6f4722e"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-767c926391-item-9ad6f4722e-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-767c926391-item-9ad6f4722e-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How does my certification get displayed as a badge?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-767c926391-item-9ad6f4722e-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-767c926391-item-9ad6f4722e-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-9ad6f4722e" class="cmp-text"> <p>SHRM has partnered with Credly to translate the accomplishments you have demonstrated into a badge that is issued and managed through the company's platform. The technology that Credly uses is based on the Open Badge Standards maintained by IMS Global. This enables you to manage, share, and verify your competencies digitally.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-767c926391-item-34d8f42cf3":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"What are the benefits of a badge?"}}" id="accordion-767c926391-item-34d8f42cf3"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-767c926391-item-34d8f42cf3-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-767c926391-item-34d8f42cf3-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What are the benefits of a badge?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-767c926391-item-34d8f42cf3-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-767c926391-item-34d8f42cf3-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-34d8f42cf3" class="cmp-text"> <p>Badges provide employers and peers with concrete evidence of what you earned, how you earned it, and the value you now bring as a result of the achievement. Credly also offers labor market insights based on your skills which allows you to search and apply for job opportunities right through the platform.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-767c926391-item-d11d8b2916":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"How will I know if I've earned a badge?"}}" id="accordion-767c926391-item-d11d8b2916"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-767c926391-item-d11d8b2916-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-767c926391-item-d11d8b2916-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How will I know if I've earned a badge?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-767c926391-item-d11d8b2916-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-767c926391-item-d11d8b2916-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-d11d8b2916" class="cmp-text"> <p>A digital badge represents the achievement of a credential and its issuance is triggered by the result of that event. Shortly after receiving official notification of your accomplishment, you will receive an email from Credly with instructions for claiming your badge.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-767c926391-item-38cda5a887":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"Is there a fee to use Credly's platform?"}}" id="accordion-767c926391-item-38cda5a887"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-767c926391-item-38cda5a887-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-767c926391-item-38cda5a887-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Is there a fee to use Credly's platform?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-767c926391-item-38cda5a887-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-767c926391-item-38cda5a887-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-38cda5a887" class="cmp-text"> <p>No, this is a service that SHRM provides to you at no cost.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-767c926391-item-39a46c6c65":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"Where and how can I share my badge through Credly's platform?"}}" id="accordion-767c926391-item-39a46c6c65"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-767c926391-item-39a46c6c65-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-767c926391-item-39a46c6c65-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Where and how can I share my badge through Credly's platform?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-767c926391-item-39a46c6c65-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-767c926391-item-39a46c6c65-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-39a46c6c65" class="cmp-text"> <p>You can share your badge directly from the Credly platform to a variety of social media sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also add it to your email signature, post it on your website and download a copy of the badge to use on printed materials.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-767c926391-item-ceb7d6a6e6":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"What if I don't want my badge to be public?"}}" id="accordion-767c926391-item-ceb7d6a6e6"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-767c926391-item-ceb7d6a6e6-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-767c926391-item-ceb7d6a6e6-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What if I don't want my badge to be public?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-767c926391-item-ceb7d6a6e6-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-767c926391-item-ceb7d6a6e6-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-ceb7d6a6e6" class="cmp-text"> <p>If you do not want your badge to be visible to the public you can easily configure your privacy settings in the Credly platform to hide it.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-767c926391-item-1a2c032a0e":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"What prevents someone else from copying my badge and using it?"}}" id="accordion-767c926391-item-1a2c032a0e"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-767c926391-item-1a2c032a0e-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-767c926391-item-1a2c032a0e-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What prevents someone else from copying my badge and using it?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-767c926391-item-1a2c032a0e-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-767c926391-item-1a2c032a0e-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-1a2c032a0e" class="cmp-text"> <p>While badges are simply digital image files, they are uniquely linked to data hosted on Credly's platform. This link to verified data makes them more reliable and secure than a paper-based certificate. It also eliminates the possibility of anyone claiming your credential and your associated identity.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-767c926391-item-4d854cce3f":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"What are labor market insights and how can I access them through Credly's platform?"}}" id="accordion-767c926391-item-4d854cce3f"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-767c926391-item-4d854cce3f-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-767c926391-item-4d854cce3f-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What are labor market insights and how can I access them through Credly's platform?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-767c926391-item-4d854cce3f-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-767c926391-item-4d854cce3f-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-4d854cce3f" class="cmp-text"> <p>Labor market insights are data points pulled from live job requisitions that you can use to inform your job search. Based on your skills, you can learn which employers are hiring, what job titles you might be qualified for, salary ranges, and more. Search active job listings and even apply for them with just a few clicks through the Credly platform. Access labor market insights from your badge details page by clicking on the "Related Jobs", or by clicking on the skill tags assigned to your badge.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-767c926391-item-ec9d50a03f":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"Can I import and/or export badges issued through Credly's platform to other badge-storing platforms?"}}" id="accordion-767c926391-item-ec9d50a03f"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-767c926391-item-ec9d50a03f-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-767c926391-item-ec9d50a03f-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Can I import and/or export badges issued through Credly's platform to other badge-storing platforms?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-767c926391-item-ec9d50a03f-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-767c926391-item-ec9d50a03f-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-ec9d50a03f" class="cmp-text"> <p>Unfortunately the ability to import badges from other platforms is not available at this time. However, exporting badges from Credly to other platforms is possible. Your downloaded badge contains Open Badge Infrastructure (OBI) compliant metadata embedded into the image. This allows you to store your badge on other OBI-compliant badge sites, such as the Mozilla Backpack platform.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-container__wave-wrapper wave-bottom"> <svg class="layout-container__wave" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1440 81" fill="none"> <path d="M720 40.3543C1146.19 129.464 1440 40.3543 1440 40.3543V80.75H0V40.3543C0 40.3543 293.808 -48.7553 720 40.3543Z" fill=""></path> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-container container responsivegrid small-padding layout-container__lighterblue aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="layout-container__wrapper"> <div class="layout-container__wave-wrapper wave-top"> <svg class="layout-container__wave" viewBox="0 0 360 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M183 14.0288C76.452 -8.29799 0 14.1418 0 14.1418L0 0L360 0V14.2138C360 14.2138 289.548 36.3556 183 14.0288Z" fill=""/> </svg> </div> <div id="container-c6d18edc93" class="cmp-container localnav-anchorlink container-c6d18edc93"> <div class="layout-container__inner"> <div class="aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--default--12 "> <div class="title aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"><div data-cmp-data-layer="{"title-35700d1af3":{"@type":"shrm/components/title","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"SHRM BASK"}}" id="title-35700d1af3" class="cmp-title" style="color:"> <div> <h2 class="cmp-title__text">SHRM BASK</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="accordion panelcontainer shrmAccordion aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div id="accordion-329f2a81d1" class="cmp-accordion" data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-329f2a81d1":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"shrm/components/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-329f2a81d1-item-a43f2a5022":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"Why are the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP the Global Standards in HR Certification?"}}" id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-a43f2a5022"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-a43f2a5022-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-a43f2a5022-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Why are the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP the Global Standards in HR Certification?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-a43f2a5022-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-a43f2a5022-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-a43f2a5022" class="cmp-text"> <p>As part of SHRM’s 65-year commitment to growing and advancing the HR profession, we continuously evaluate our education and resources to ensure that we are meeting the needs of today’s HR professionals. This commitment inspired the development of the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certifications.</p> <p><br /> The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certifications are built upon the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (SHRM BASK), formerly SHRM BoCK. The SHRM BASK is based on extensive global research that included employers, academics, and practicing HR professionals at all levels. It defines the standards for knowledge, strategies, and competencies required of HR professionals around the world.</p> <p><br /> To maintain this industry-leading level of excellence and relevancy in our ever-evolving profession, SHRM continuously monitors the HR landscape to identify opportunities to enhance and refine the SHRM BASK and certification programs.</p> <p><br /> As a result, the SHRM BoCK is being enhanced.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-329f2a81d1-item-848915c456":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"Are there any changes being made to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (SHRM BASK), formerly SHRM BoCK?"}}" id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-848915c456"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-848915c456-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-848915c456-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Are there any changes being made to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (SHRM BASK), formerly SHRM BoCK?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-848915c456-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-848915c456-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-848915c456" class="cmp-text"> <p>The SHRM BoCK is updated about every 3-5 years to be in alignment with industry standards and changes in the HR profession. The last SHRM BoCK update occurred in 2017.</p> <p><br /> The SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™), formerly the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge<sup>®</sup> (SHRM BoCK<sup>®</sup>), represents the evolution of the SHRM Competency Model by further defining the knowledge areas in addition to the behavioral competencies.</p> <p><br /> The SHRM BASK is the product of extensive review and research that was conducted from 2019 through 2021. The 2022 SHRM BASK more clearly defines and describes the behavioral and technical knowledge required for HR professionals to meet the current and future needs of employers. The revisions provide additional clarity and guidance to facilitate HR professionals’ career development and advancement.</p> <p><br /> The BASK also serves as the blueprint for the SHRM Learning System, curriculum guidebook for HR degree programs, and ultimately, the taxonomy for all of SHRM's work. Click on the link to learn more about the <a href="https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification/exam-preparation/bask">SHRM BASK</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-329f2a81d1-item-1b98057e69":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"How often does the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams change?"}}" id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-1b98057e69"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-1b98057e69-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-1b98057e69-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How often does the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams change?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-1b98057e69-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-1b98057e69-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-1b98057e69" class="cmp-text"> <p>The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exam content is based on the SHRM BASK, therefore as the BASK content evolves with the global HR profession, the enhancements are reflected on the exams.</p> <p><br /> In addition to the content, SHRM has also monitored candidate experience with the exam format.</p> <p><br /> To learn more, download the current <a href="https://www.shrm.org/content/dam/en/shrm/credentials/shrm-certification/shrm-bask.pdf">SHRM BASK</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-329f2a81d1-item-b4a0660866":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"Do the exam study materials change every year? If so, how?"}}" id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-b4a0660866"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-b4a0660866-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-b4a0660866-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Do the exam study materials change every year? If so, how?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-b4a0660866-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-b4a0660866-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-b4a0660866" class="cmp-text"> <p>The SHRM Learning System and SHRM certification preparation options are optimized each year to incorporate current legislative changes and market feedback. Any significant content enhancements are aligned with the updates to the SHRM BASK and the changes to the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams. This typically occurs every 3-5 years.</p> <p><br /> To learn more, download and review the current <a href="https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification/exam-preparation/bask">SHRM BASK</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-329f2a81d1-item-63f64a43c9":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"Going forward, how frequently will the BASK be updated?"}}" id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-63f64a43c9"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-63f64a43c9-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-63f64a43c9-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Going forward, how frequently will the BASK be updated?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-63f64a43c9-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-329f2a81d1-item-63f64a43c9-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-63f64a43c9" class="cmp-text"> <p>To maintain an industry-leading level of excellence, and be in compliance with industry standards, SHRM will review and update the BASK every 3-5 years.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-container__wave-wrapper wave-bottom"> <svg class="layout-container__wave" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1440 81" fill="none"> <path d="M720 40.3543C1146.19 129.464 1440 40.3543 1440 40.3543V80.75H0V40.3543C0 40.3543 293.808 -48.7553 720 40.3543Z" fill=""></path> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout-container container responsivegrid small-padding layout-container__lighterblue aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <div class="layout-container__wrapper"> <div 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data-cmp-is="accordion" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-ddb19748dc":{"shownItems":[],"@type":"shrm/components/accordion","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z"}}" data-placeholder-text="false"> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-ddb19748dc-item-16f28b185e":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"What is accreditation, and why is it important?"}}" id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-16f28b185e"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-16f28b185e-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-16f28b185e-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What is accreditation, and why is it important?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-16f28b185e-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-16f28b185e-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-16f28b185e" class="cmp-text"> <p>The Department of Education defines the goal of accreditation as “to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality.” In terms of testing programs, such as the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), accreditation involves a third-party review of exams, policies, and procedures to ensure that organizations maintain a standard of quality as determined by the testing industry.</p> <p><br /> Achieving accreditation was important to SHRM because it provides SHRM-certified professionals and their employers with the assurance that SHRM’s credentials meet the high standards expected and needed to advance the HR profession.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-ddb19748dc-item-076229bf5b":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"Who awarded SHRM accreditation, and what did the process entail?"}}" id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-076229bf5b"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-076229bf5b-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-076229bf5b-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Who awarded SHRM accreditation, and what did the process entail?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-076229bf5b-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-076229bf5b-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-076229bf5b" class="cmp-text"> <p><a href="http://buros.org/">The Buros Center for Testing</a>, the premier test review center located at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, accredited SHRM’s certification exams (the SHRM-CP and the SHRM-SCP). The Buros Center for Testing is an independent nonprofit that has accredited and reviewed other well-known tests, including major state educational achievement exams; admissions tests for law school and graduate school; and licensure exams for physical therapists, clinicians, and technicians.</p> <p><br /> The Buros Center for Testing measures testing programs against the Buros Institute for Assessment Consultation and Outreach (BIACO) Standards for Proprietary Testing. This review includes examining the psychometric properties of the test, reliability, decision consistency, equated passing score as well as item analyses and other analyses. SHRM submitted a 1,900-page application, which documented its testing practices, methodology, and policy, for a thorough review by The Buros Center for Testing. The review process took six months to complete and included site visits of both SHRM’s offices and those of its testing vendors.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-ddb19748dc-item-e78158400e":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"Why did SHRM seek accreditation from Buros?"}}" id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-e78158400e"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-e78158400e-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-e78158400e-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">Why did SHRM seek accreditation from Buros?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-e78158400e-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-e78158400e-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-e78158400e" class="cmp-text"> <p>The Buros Center for Testing was established in 1935 and is a nationally recognized accrediting organization. The Buros Center for Testing functions as the world’s premier test review center, having published more than 7,500 tests (or revisions of test) since its founding.</p> <p><br /> The Buros Center for Testing measures testing programs against the Buros Institute for Assessment Consultation and Outreach (BIACO) Standards for Proprietary Testing, which consists of the American Psychology Association (APA), American Educational Research Association (AERA) and the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) standards for educational and psychological testing, recognized by US federal agencies and courts as the most-comprehensive standards for ensuring fairness in testing. This review includes examining the psychometric properties of the test, reliability, decision consistency, equated passing score as well as item analyses and other analyses. Consequently, testing programs accredited by The Buros Center for Testing display high standards of psychometric quality as articulated in the professional standards and the expectations of the testing community.</p> <p><br /> Additionally, Buros has accredited and reviewed other well-known tests, including major state educational achievement exams; admissions tests for law school and graduate school; and licensure exams for physical therapists, clinicians, and technicians.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-ddb19748dc-item-cc9235d6f6":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"What does becoming accredited mean for SHRM-certified professionals?"}}" id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-cc9235d6f6"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-cc9235d6f6-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-cc9235d6f6-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What does becoming accredited mean for SHRM-certified professionals?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-cc9235d6f6-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-cc9235d6f6-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-cc9235d6f6" class="cmp-text"> <p>Since the launch of the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP program, SHRM has worked towards evolving its credentials and maintaining recognition as the global standard in HR certification. Achieving accreditation demonstrates to HR professionals and their employers that SHRM’s credentials meet the highest standards in testing.</p> <p><br /> SHRM was awarded accreditation by The Buros Center for Testing. Located at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, The Buros Center is the premier test review center and has accredited or reviewed other well-known tests, including major state educational achievement exams; admissions tests for medical school, law school and graduate school; and licensure exams for physical therapists, clinicians and educators.</p> <p><br /> To learn more about The Buros Center for Testing visit <a href="http://buros.org/">buros.org</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-ddb19748dc-item-16df0a9df5":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"How do I change my name in the Certification Portal?"}}" id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-16df0a9df5"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-16df0a9df5-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-16df0a9df5-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">How do I change my name in the Certification Portal?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-16df0a9df5-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-16df0a9df5-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-16df0a9df5" class="cmp-text"> <p>Once you login to your certification portal, on the home page, you will see an option for a name change request under “Your Portal.” You will need to complete the online form and submit documentation that supports a legal name change.</p> <p><br /> Minor name changes (adding a middle initial or misspelling of a name) do not need documentation.</p> <p><br /> Please note, if you have an exam scheduled, Prometric requires that the ID presented must match the information that was given to SHRM when applying for the exam. If they do not match, you may not be allowed to sit for the exam. It is important that name changes are completed as far in advance as possible to ensure Prometric has the correct name on file for you.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-accordion__item" data-cmp-hook-accordion="item" data-cmp-data-layer="{"accordion-ddb19748dc-item-272f3fe432":{"@type":"shrm/components/accordion/item","repo:modifyDate":"2024-11-06T16:10:38Z","dc:title":"What is SHRM’s relationship with HRCI?"}}" id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-272f3fe432"> <h3 class="cmp-accordion__header"> <button id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-272f3fe432-button" class="cmp-accordion__button" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-272f3fe432-panel" data-cmp-hook-accordion="button"> <span class="cmp-accordion__title">What is SHRM’s relationship with HRCI?</span> <span class="cmp-accordion__icon"></span> </button> </h3> <div data-cmp-hook-accordion="panel" id="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-272f3fe432-panel" class="cmp-accordion__panel cmp-accordion__panel--hidden" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-ddb19748dc-item-272f3fe432-button"><div class="text"><div id="text-272f3fe432" class="cmp-text"> <p>Although SHRM created HRCI over 40 years ago, SHRM and HRCI have always been, and still remain, separate and distinct organizations. 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