SHRM SPECIALTY CREDENTIALS

HR DEPARTMENT OF ONE SPECIALTY CREDENTIAL

Program Overview:​

As an HR Department of One, you face unique challenges that require you to bring the full range of HR expertise to your organization. How do you elevate HR as a solo practitioner? Earn your SHRM HR Department of One Specialty Credential to expand and leverage your resourcefulness, agility and ability to focus on the changing needs of your organization. Distinguish your credibility and validate the critical role you play in developing new insights and setting strategic initiatives while balancing operations for your organization. 

Attention SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential holders! The 17 PDCs that you earn toward recertification when pursuing your SHRM HR Department of One Specialty Credential will auto populate in your SHRM certification profile.

How to earn your SHRM HR Department of One Specialty Credential:

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First Step

Purchase the SHRM HR Department of One Specialty Credential package, which includes: + Enrollment in the HR Department of One: Strategies for Success educational program + Two comprehensive SHRM eLearning courses focused on skills required of an HR Department of One + HR Department of One: Developing Targeted L&D Solutions + HR Department of One: Gaining Support for HR Initiatives + Pass a 50-question online HR Department of One knowledge assessment

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Second Step

After passing the assessment, add your Specialty Credential to your resume, e-mail signatures and social media profiles, proving your HR Department of One credibility to your employer and your network.

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Third Step

You do not have to be SHRM-certified to earn the SHRM HR Department of One Specialty Credential; however, you will receive 17 PDCs toward your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification upon completion of the Specialty Credential package. Attention SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential holders! The 17 PDCs that you earn toward recertification when pursuing your SHRM HR Department of One Specialty Credential will auto populate in your SHRM certification profile.

SHRM Testimonials

Percy Dangerfield
This certification allows me in my position to really be a strategic HR thinker. That has really helped me in my career moving forward because I’m able to look at the big picture and understand what it takes to really move the organisation forward.
Dannielle Bounds
The SHRM certification has impacted me on a daily basis. Things like interaction with my staff, interactions with management and my company, as-well as the way that I’m thinking about handling HR related topics and situations that come up.
Qualan Jefferson
I decided to get my SHRM certification because I knew it would help set me apart and the SHRM-CP has definitely brought that.
Tyler Duncan
After taking the SHRM-CP exam, and passing on my first try, it elevated my career to levels I never thought it would.
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