Human Resource Certification
- PHR: Professional in Human Resources
- SPHR: Senior Professional in Human Resources
- GPHR: Global Professional in Human Resources
SHRM-WC actively promotes the professional advancement and development of its members by encouraging attendance at its monthly chapter meetings and promoting the advantages of PHR, SPHR, and GPHR certifications. In order to assist certified HR professionals meet PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification requirements, most SHRM-WC monthly meetings and Professional Development seminars qualify for recertification credit(s).
Professional Development Opportunities
SHRM-WC monthly meetings and Professional Development seminars qualify for recertification credit(s).
Certification Preparation - SHRM Tips, Resources
The SHRM web site offers test taking tips, a link to schedule your exam, and other nifty resources.
Click here to access
New for 2010 - SHRMWC Exam Fee Reimbursement!
We are pleased to announce a new incentive for SHRM Western Connecticut members. Our chapter will reimburse $50 towards the HRCI exam fee.
Click here for a copy of our policy.
Where to Find Local Certification Prep. Courses
Several area educational institutions sponsor SHRM Learning System classes to help prepare HR professionals for the certification examinations administered by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). These institutions include:
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
Contact: Registrar Office or Raymond T. LaManna
Registrar: 203-254-4307 (888-254-1566)
Email: yourhrexpert@aol.com for Raymond LaManna
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY
Program Details: www.mville.edu/graduate/shrm-cert.htm
Contact: William Stopper, SHRM Program Coordinator
Voice: 914-323-5300
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT
Contact: Mary Ann Fontaine
Voice: 203-596-2143
Email: mfontaine@nvcc.commnet.edu
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY
Contact: Cathy Pagano
Voice: 914-773-3714
Email: cpagano@pace.edu
The testing windows will run from May to June and November to January. For more information, visit HRCI at www.hrci.org or contact Art Crane, SPHR, at 860-350-8848 or acrane@capstone-services.com.