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PDC Requirements for SHRM

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PDC Requirements for SHRM Overview

PDC Requirements

There are two choices for recertification:  

  • Earn 60 PDCs within your 3-year recertification cycle. 
  • Retake the certification exam within the last year of your recertification cycle.
License Renewal PeriodIt begins the day after your recertification file is submitted and approved and concludes three years later on the same date.
PDC Reporting Cycle
It begins the day after your recertification file is submitted and approved and concludes three years later on the same date.
Ethics Requirement
No mandatory ethics requirement.
Carry Over Credits
Max. 20 PDC credits can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.
Subject Area Restriction
There is no minimum content requirement

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SHRM PDC Requirement

As a holder of SHRM credentials, you have two choices for recertification: 

  • Earn 60 professional development credits (PDCs) within your 3-year recertification cycle. 
  • Retake the certification exam within the last year of your recertification cycle.
Initial PDC HoursNewly certified individuals must complete their recertification within a three-year time frame starting from the day they pass the exam and ending on the last day of their birth month. View more
Ethics Requirement
No mandatory ethics requirement. View more
Content Requirement
There is no minimum content requirement.
Subject Areas
You can find detailed FOS on this link.
Learning Modes
All PDC can be completed through self-study programs.
Eligible Learning Activities
Includes Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, Courses Taken for Degree Programs, Continuing Education Units and Continuing Legal Education, E-Learning, Videoconferences, Webcasts and Podcasts, HR-related projects (max. 30 PDC), and more.
PDC Deadline
PDC credits must be earned by the end of your recertification cycle, which begins the day after your recertification file is submitted and approved and concludes three years later on the same date.
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Reporting
PDC credits must be reported by the end of your recertification cycle, which begins the day after your recertification file is approved. This cycle lasts for three years and ends on the same date in subsequent cycles.
License Renewal
Renew your license by the end of your recertification cycle, which begins the day after your recertification file is submitted and approved and concludes three years later on the same date. Failure to renew by this date leads to a 60-day grace period for completing PDC requirements. During this time, the recertification fee increases by $50, and failure to complete the process by the end of the grace period will result in certification revocation. View more
Carry Forward
Max. 20 PDC credits can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.
Record Retention

Maintain records of at least 6 months after your recertification cycle ends. Failure to comply may result in revocation of your SHRM certification. View more

Renewal Fees
The renewal fee is $135. View more

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Contact Information for the SHRM

1800 Duke Street 
Alexandria, Virginia 
22314-3499 USA 
800.283.7476 (US Only) 
+1.703.548.3440 (International) 
E-mail Us: shrm@shrm.org
Website: SHRM
Disclaimer: We regularly update our website to ensure the information regarding SHRM PDC requirements is current and accurate. However, for your complete understanding and to ensure compliance, we strongly advise you to visit the official website for the most up-to-date and definitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For recertification, SHRM credential-holders must either earn 60 PDCs within a three-year cycle or retake the certification exam in the final year of the cycle.

No, there is no mandatory ethics requirement for SHRM recertification.

The renewal period concludes by the end of your recertification cycle, which begins the day after your recertification file is submitted and approved and concludes three years later on the same date.

The PDC cycle begins the day after your recertification file is approved. This cycle lasts for three years and ends on the same date in subsequent cycles.

Newly certified individuals must complete recertification within three years, starting from their certification exam pass date to the last day of their birth month

No, there is no minimum content requirement for SHRM recertification.

Accepted subject areas can be found on the SHRM website. Click here to access it. 

Yes, all PDC credits can be earned through self-study programs.

Eligible activities include Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, Courses Taken for Degree Programs, Continuing Education Units and Continuing Legal Education, E-Learning, Videoconferences, Webcasts and Podcasts, HR-related projects (max. 30 PDC), and more. 

Fast Track SHRM PDC packages are curated bundles that meet all SHRM PDC requirements, saving time on course selection. 

Yes, up to 20 PDC credits can be carried forward to the next reporting cycle.

SHRM professionals should keep PDC records for at least six months after their recertification cycle ends.

The SHRM renewal fee is $135. View more

A 60-day grace period is available, with an increased recertification fee of $50. Failure to complete the requirements within this period results in certification revocation.

Visit the SHRM website for detailed FAQs on PDC requirements and regulations for SHRM credential-holders. 

Yes, myCPE offers courses approved by the SHRM (Approval ID: RP5359). Our courses qualify for SHRM professionals. For your convenience we have added a "QUALIFIES FOR" section on each course page to provide specific details about the approval and qualifications of PDC credits. Please refer to these details when selecting courses.