CHAPTER 2

SHRM’s Certification Program

Today, we live and work in a global economy in which geographic borders are virtually nonexistent, with innovation, agility, and strategy as critical success factors. The HR profession operates at the core of this global economy, ensuring the alignment of organizational strategy with a high-performing workforce. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification program1 offers two exams—the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)—for senior practitioners with strategic experience.

In 2011, SHRM decided to invest in the advancement of the HR profession by developing a new competency framework to serve as a foundational resource for all HR ...

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