HRCI Certification & Recertification

READY TO GET CERTIFIED?

Mobile SHRM will continue to offer the certification preparation class in conjunction with MTI Business Solutions one time each year. Details about the 2012 class are avaialble at this link. Please contact chapter certification chair Teresa Taylor at certification@mobileshrm.org or class instructor Mary White, SPHR at president@mobileshrm.org for information or with any questions.

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WHAT A DEAL ON HRCI RECERTIFICATION CREDITS!

The Gulf Coast Human Resource Conference: Is winter the best time for you to get your recertification credit? Don't forget about the Gulf Coast Human Resources Conference held in Mobile every November. It's an affordable way to earn credits in your own backyard while networking with other chapter members.

Find Local HRCI Training Opportunities: Want to know what events are available for credit?  The Human Resources Certification Institute web site has a new feature which provides a directory of approved programs that are searchable.  Please Click here to search for pre-approved activities that fit your schedule and are in your area. 

New Way to Earn Credit: Great News! In-house training offered by your employer can earn recertification credits and there is no limit.  As long as the training is HR related, the speaker is considered an expert, the training lasts at least one hour and  has a set learning objective it should meet HRCI recertification requirements. To learn more about recertification activities download the "Tips For Earning Credit Hours" flier on the HRCIweb site.

Free Webcasts: On a budget? For those of you who are looking for FREE credit opportunities, the National SHRM Website offers free webcasts. The webcasts can be found at www.shrm.org then select the education and then select webcasts. In addition, podcasts are available to download for your media players. Remember that there is a limit of 20 hours per recertification period for this type of training.