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Renewing your HR certification is essential for maintaining your professional credentials, staying updated with industry changes, and demonstrating ongoing commitment to excellence in HR practice. Both SHRM and HRCI require recertification every three years through continuing education or re-examination.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re preparing to recertify or working on professional development hours, Prepsaret<\/a> offers the best study materials, including practice exams and study notes, to help you meet your SHRM and HRCI requirements with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is HR Certification Renewal?<\/b><\/h2>\n

HR certification renewal is the process of maintaining your professional HR credentials after you’ve initially earned them. Think of it like keeping your driver’s license current – you need to meet specific HR certification renewal requirements to keep it valid.<\/span><\/p>\n

Credential maintenance shows employers and colleagues that you’re committed to growing as an HR professional. Both major certification bodies – the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)<\/a> and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI)<\/a> – have specific HR credential maintenance systems in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

For both organizations, the renewal cycle is three years. This means you have 36 months from the date you earn your certification to complete all necessary HR certification renewal requirements before your credential expires. Missing these deadlines can result in your certification becoming inactive, requiring more work (and money) to reinstate.<\/span><\/p>\n

SHRM Recertification Requirements<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Overview<\/p>\n

SHRM recertification<\/a> follows a straightforward process for both SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) and SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) credentials. Here’s what you need to know:<\/span><\/p>\n

To maintain your SHRM certification, you must earn 60 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) within your three-year certification period. These credits demonstrate your ongoing commitment to developing your HR knowledge and skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

SHRM divides these credits into three HR recertification options:<\/span><\/p>\n