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 accreditation in job applicants. And as Brad Holliday, SkillPath’s Director of Human Resources, points out, “A few organizations and individuals (me included) have a strong preference for candidates with HRCI or SHRM certification.”

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 from SkillPath are:

1. Employee Leave: What Managers Need to Know - a virtual seminar
2. Addressing Sensitive Issues With Employees – a virtual seminar
3. Cultivating Diverse and Inclusive Teams – a live webinar
4. 2021 Pay Equity: Laws & Implications – a live webinar

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, as noted in a previous article: Skills Every New HR Professional Needs for Success.

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

Holliday has experienced this benefit. While he agrees that credentialing assures that HR professionals are knowledgeable and aligned with the changes in employment law, he recognizes its impact on his own career. “I’ve had the opportunity to mentor and coach,” Holliday said. “The question of certification always comes up, and I’ve put together a career timeline that reflects my promotions and compensation increases, and they each have a direct credentialling and higher education.”

“At this point in my career, I have been telling the next generation that I’m a living example of how becoming accredited by SHRM and HRCI — and sustaining these certifications — is good for both my employer and for me.”