SHRM Certification Update

Congratulations to everyone who obtained SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification! The number of SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certified individuals is growing, and Texas is leading the way! As of Sept. 30, 2015, there are 4,206 SHRM certified individuals in Texas!

Save the Dates:

November 13 & November 16

Sherry Johnson, SHRM field services director, is hosting certification webinars. These webinar sessions will be available to all SHRM members in Texas. More details to come.

Why earn your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP?

Boost your confidence and recognition.
Demonstrate mastery of the competencies and knowledge that are most important to organizations as defined by the SHRM Body of Competency & Knowledge.
Expand your scope within the HR field to bring new ideas to drive business success within your organization.
Demonstrate your long-term commitment to the HR profession.

More detailed information — including the top five benefits of SHRM certification to your organization — is available here.

How can SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification be achieved?

Online Tutorial Pathway: Those HR professionals with current HR certifications (including PHR, SPHR, GPHR, HRBP, HRMP, and IPMA-CP) are eligible to obtain SHRM certification through the Online Tutorial Pathway until Dec. 31, 2015.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Exam: Nov. 13 is the deadline for winter testing window. Information about eligibility requirements and exam windows is available here. (Select the APPLY heading.)

Helpful Links

SHRM Certification homepage

Certification FAQs

Texas SHRM