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.
