Human Resource Careers Advance with HRCI- or SHRM-Certified Training

In Human Resources, credentialing helps HR professionals prove their expertise and stay up to date on evolving laws. As an HRCI- and SHRM-approved provider, SkillPath currently offers more than 100 HRCI- and SHRM-certified training programs.

The HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) are global leaders in professional credentialing and put their stamp on professional development courses that meet their specific criteria. Organizations hiring HR professionals often look for credentialing in job applicants. And a few organizations and individuals have a strong preference for candidates with HRCI or SHRM certification. These certifications show employers that an HR professional is staying current in the HR profession through continuing education.

According to Chad Pio, SkillPath’s director of production, the number of HRCI- and SHRM-certified live, virtual seminars and broadcast webinars fluctuates each month, as new training topics are developed and programs are refreshed for today’s evolving business world. “Before SkillPath promotes these training programs as HRCI- and SHRM-certified, they are submitted to these two pacesetting organizations to ensure the course content aligns with their rigorous standards.”

Some of the newest HRCI- and SHRM-certified programs for HR professionals from SkillPath are:

1. ChatGPT and AI Basics for HR Professionals - a virtual seminar

2. FMLA Compliance Update – a virtual seminar

3. ADA & Reasonable Accommodation – a scheduled webinar or on-demand

4. Marijuana in the Workplace: An Employer's Guide – a webinar

See a complete list of HRCI-certified training opportunities.

HR Professionals Need Diverse Expertise

While we often think of human resource professionals as the people who recruit and train, HR roles are quite diverse. In large organizations, individuals may specialize in staffing, payroll and benefits or employee relations. They often coordinate employee learning and development, support managers on HR issues, or get involved with onboarding new workers.

In smaller organizations, one person may carry that entire load. The skills and knowledge needed for this individual are diverse. If that's you, we offer a short program: How to Manage a One-Person HR Department.

In addition, there are different ranks of HR employees. And certification can help in moving up the ladder.

Credentialing assures that HR professionals are knowledgeable and aligned with the changes in employment law. Career timelines often show direct correlations between promotions or compensation increases with added credentialling and higher education attainment.  

Becoming accredited by SHRM and HRCI — and sustaining these certifications — is good for both employers and employees.