Human resources association
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hr professional certification

Demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the HR profession by earning your Professional HR Certification. HR certification distinguishes you as an expert in the HR field, with proven levels of skills and knowledge, and the competence necessary to mitigate risks and drive business results.

HRATV Study Group

HRATV supports members pursuing certification by offering a 12-week SHRM Learning System study group for HRATV members. This program helps candidates build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed on the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP exams. The upcoming testing window is December 1, 2025 – February 15, 2026, with applications accepted until December 17, 2025. Learn more on the SHRM website. Space is limited and study groups fill quickly. Whether you're preparing for certification or supporting your team’s development, HRATV’s study group provides the tools and support to help you succeed. While the study group is designed for SHRM certification and will use the SHRM material, anyone taking the HRCI would benefit from joining and is welcome. Learn more by attending our KICKOFF MEETING on October 16!

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Study Group Features

The HRATV study group uses the SHRM Learning System, which aligns with the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™). Participants can follow a structured path or customize their learning based on pre-test results. A progress dashboard tracks completion, scores, and next steps. Discounted study materials are available to all members of the study group (5 purchasing members required for discount). The discounted price is $615.

Certification Scholarships

HRATV will award reimbursements of up to $500 to 3 members of the study group who have actively participated in the weekly study group sessions and show proof of passing and payment for testing.

The reimbursements will be awarded at the conclusion of the SHRM test window. All qualified study group participants will be eligible to win. Click here for additional information.

Questions? Contact us at admin@hratv.org.

Register Today for the Study Group Kickoff Meeting!

“The study group was a very helpful support system, and it really got my studies off to a great start. I especially appreciated the way we took the practice tests together in the online study portal and talked through the feedback we received. Thank you to the facilitators and presenters who took time to share their expertise with us!” -- Jennifer R.

SHRM Certification

The Society for Human Resource Management provides two options for HR certification--the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP. The SHRM-CP certification is designed for HR professionals who are engaged primarily in an operational role—implementing policies, serving as the HR point of contact for staff and stakeholders, and/or performing day-to-day HR functions. The SHRM-SCP certification is designed for HR professionals at a senior level who operate primarily in a strategic role—developing policies and strategies, overseeing the execution of HR operations, analyzing performance metrics, and/or contributing to the alignment of HR strategies to organizational goals. For more information regarding the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certifications, visit https://www.shrm.org/certification.

HRCI Certification

The HR Certification Institute provides three certification options--the Professional in Human Resources (PHR), the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and the Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR). To be eligible for the PHR, SPHR or GPHR exam, you must have at least two years of HR exempt-level experience as a practitioner, educator, researcher, or consultant. The PHR exam consists of HR generalist information at the operational and technical level, or ”nuts and bolts” level. The SPHR exam addresses HR generalist information at the strategic and policy level. The HR Certification Institute strongly recommends that candidates taking the PHR exam have at least two years of exempt-level HR experience, and candidates seeking SPHR certification have at least six years of exempt-level HR experience. For more information regarding the exam and the application process, visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.