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Professional Certification's Resource Group

Elevate Your Career with SHRM SCP/CP Certification

2025

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Greater Valley Forge Human Resource Association

Diane Tarka, SHRM-CP, PHR

Rob Wyszynski, SHRM-CP

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We are excited to welcome everyone!

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Last year we laid the groundwork by providing members with tools, guidance, and support to ace the professional certification exam!

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This year, we are leveling up!

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Today we’ll share updates, exam info., celebrate last year’s accomplishments.

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About me

  • GVFHRA member for almost 30 years
  • 2nd year as the Professional Certifications Director
  • Chair for DEI&B – 1st year
  • Previously chaired Employee Relations committee in the early 2000’s and served on the Diversity committee 90’s
  • SHRM-CP and PHR

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Still connected to my OG HR family!

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Where we’ve been & where we’re going

2024 Accomplishments

  • THREE successful certifications achieved!
  • SHRM prep materials available for loan
  • Prep Planner for life balance
  • Newsletter participation
  • Webpage on GVFHRA site

https://gvfhra.org/SHRM_Certifications

  • Pending Zoom account

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2025 Initiatives

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  • Continue providing resources and support

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  • Increase Marketing/Branding

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  • Increase Connections/Partnerships

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About You!

  • How long a GVFHRA member?
  • In any other committees?
  • Certified already?
  • Registered for the test?

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SHRM Certifications

SCP

Exam tests candidate’s knowledge of HR Strategy, organizational performance, and global HR Management

  • Senior HR professionals
  • 6 or more years of experience in strategic-level positions
  • Professionals who have held the CP credential for at least three years and are working in, or are transitioning to a strategic role (lead HR Strategies/develop policies)

CP

Exam tests a candidates knowledge of HR competencies like hiring, training, and employee relations.

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  • HR Professionals with 3-5 years of experience in operational/tactical roles (implement policies, HR point of contact for staff)

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Choose certification by taking an online Self-Assessment

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Test Window 2 Schedules and Fees

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*Includes non-refundable $50 application fee

Apply on-line Receive authorization to test Schedule test date & location

80-120 Hours of study recommended or about 3 months before test day

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SHRM Certifications Learning Options/$

Four Learning Options

  • Self- Study Program

SHRM learning system

  • SHRM Courses

3-day/ Virtual / Power Prep

  • SHRM Education Partner Programs
  • Team Training
  • Learnhrm.shrm.org/journey

Costs

2025

  • $975 / Chapter $595
  • Development Grants https://www.shrm.org/foundation/scholarships-grants-awards/grants

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Villanova SHRM Certification Preparation

Course Options

  • Thursday-Hybrid
  • Mondays-Hybrid
  • Saturdays

Costs

20XX

Rates

  • Member $1595
  • Non-Member $1695
  • Scholarship Options for GVFHRA

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Program reviews fourteen functional content areas from HR Strategy to US Laws & Regulations.

Exams offered May/July and December/February each year

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Your Involvement = �Member Success + Mission Impact

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This is your year to grow, lead, and achieve and maintain certification! Get involved, attend an event and share your resources & expertise. Together, we’ll make this our strongest year yet!”

2025

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Upcoming Events

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9/24: Upper Merion Community Cupboard

10:30-12PM

10/17: Summit- HR Blueprint: Building Blocks for the Future of Work

7:30-4pm

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Early bird registration ends today! Save $$$$$

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