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HR Certification

    Certification - Definition & Eligibility Requirements

    For detailed information about SHRM, see www.shrm.org

    For detailed information about HRCI, see www.hrci.org

     

    Who Qualifies for Certification under SHRM?


      SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Eligibility Chart
      Credential Less than a Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree Graduate Degree
      HR-Related Degree Non-HR Degree HR-Related Degree Non-HR Degree HR-Related Degree Non-HR Degree
      SHRM-CP 3 years in HR role 4 years in HR role 1 year in HR
      role      		 2 years in HR role Currently in HR role 1 year in HR role
      SHRM-SCP 6 years in HR role 7 years in HR role 4 years in HR role 5 years in HR role 3 years in HR
      role      		 4 years in HR role
      A SHRM-CP credential holder is eligible to sit for the SHRM-SCP exam after successful completion of one three-year SHRM-CP recertification cycle.

      * Less than a bachelor’s degree includes: working toward a bachelor's degree; associate's degree; some college; qualifying HR certificate program; high school or GED.

      The following general eligibility criteria, listed below, also apply:

      • Applicants must show that they have worked in an HR role for more than 1,000 hours within a calendar year, which equates to one year of experience.
      • HR experience can be in an exempt or non-exempt capacity.
      • HR experience may be classified directly, as working in an HR role, or indirectly, by consulting, educating, or educating or researching HR practices linked specifically to human resource management.
      • SHRM membership is not required.

       

       

      Who Qualifies for Certification under HCI?

      PHR ® ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

      • A minimum of 1 year of experience in an exempt-level (professional) HR position with a Master's degree or higher, OR
      • A minimum of 2 years of experience in an exempt-level (professional) HR position with a Bachelor's degree, OR
      • A minimum of 4 years of experience in an exempt-level (professional) HR position with less than a Bachelor's degree

       

      SPHR ® ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

      • A minimum of 4 years of experience in an exempt-level (professional) HR position with a Master’s degree or higher, OR
      • A minimum of 5 years of experience in an exempt-level (professional) HR position with a Bachelor’s degree, OR
      • A minimum of 7 years of experience in an exempt-level (professional) HR position with less than a Bachelor's degree