SHRM sets standards for maintaining their certification of knowledge and expertise. Likewise, they set forth activities that show focused effort in developing meaningful, insightful content delivered by presenters. It's worthwhile to be acquainted with those standards. It helps in developing an accurate picture of the competency that can be presented. It's extremely useful in determining whether a presenter is qualified. This is in addition to their body of work either in writing or history of presenting and speaking.
Certification examiners and education providers can be found in many places. Not all are SHRM associations. In fact, there are some companies that are in the business of providing that education. They're global.
Recertification is focused on three categories of maintaining professional excellence:
- Advance Your Education
- Advance Your Organization
- Advance Your Profession
These areas are discussed in the SHRM BoCK (Body of Competency and Knowledge).
There are different types of presentations. For example, the most strenuous is the keynote. That's a solo performance. The speaker is expected to leave the audience inspired and motivated. There are other solo performances such as workshops and seminars. Those are focused on educating the audience. Some are also done by a panel or shared presentation. When it's a shared situation, even more skill is required because there needs to be coordination among the panelists. Strategically speaking, that can be very advantageous. It can also test one's EQ levels and abilities to negotiate. Focus on the outcome is the measure of excellence.
The point is these standards are useful both from the perspective of someone seeking a speaker or a trainer as well as for the one who is submitting a proposal and wants their content to qualify for SHRM credits (whether for certification, continuing education, or for recertification). They're also a useful reference point when interviewing and hiring.
What about knowledge and experience gained from being deep in the trenches and emerging with successful outcomes? What about sharing that knowledge and the strategies that gave rise to them? At the moment, I can't find that information. Needless to say, some awareness comes not from reading the book or sitting in the class but from actual execution and creativity with regard to developing solutions that fit the situation. Perhaps it also depends on how deep and wide the "trail of blood" is in getting there. I'll leave those answers to some of the ones who know more about applying credits from work (and not workplace) experience.
Meanwhile, it's wise to know what the standards are. It's prudent to make the effort to reach and even surpass those standards, no matter which industry is the focus. There's always a standard for excellence.
Resources:
- SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge
- SHRM Certification: Qualifying Credit Activities
- Recertification Process Infographic
- SHRM Approved Recertification Providers
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- Talent Genius HR.com recertification classes
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