SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential (LIVE!)

Demonstrate your Knowledge and Expertise as a Talent Acquisition Professional

Sourcing, engaging and retaining the best talent are top priorities for organizations. Earning the SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential recognizes the key role that talent acquisition professionals play in today’s challenging business environment by demonstrating your proficiency as a strategic talent acquisition partner.

Build personal and professional credibility, and effectively contribute to your organization

Earning a Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential allows professionals who are working in all aspects of recruiting the ability to update their skills and prove to the marketplace that they have the cutting-edge ability needed to succeed in this heady environment. 

How to earn the SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential: 

Purchase the SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential package, which includes: 

1. Enrollment in the Talent Acquisition: Creating Your Organization's Strategy Seminar—available in-person and virtually! 

2. Six comprehensive SHRM eLearning courses on talent acquisition: Analytics Getting the Candidate to Say Yes Global Hiring Onboarding Technology and Social Media Trends 

3. Pass a 50-question online talent acquisition knowledge assessment. After passing the assessment, add your Specialty Credential to your resume, e-mail signatures and social media profiles, proving your talent acquisition expertise to your employer and your network.

Note: You do not have to be SHRM-certified to earn the SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential. However, 22 PDCs can be applied toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification upon completion of any CalSHRM Specialty Credential course.

Intended audience

Individuals interested in earning a specialty credential that demonstrates the continuing effort to reinforce positive change and forwarding thinking within the workplace.

Why earn your SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential?

Culture is a critical business asset and the greatest employee benefit an employer can provide, especially in today's tight labor market. Diverse, inclusive, flexible and engaging workplaces are where people thrive. The Inclusive Workplace Culture Specialty Credential gives HR professionals the strategies and tools needed to successfully shift organizational culture.

“The talent acquisition field has evolved so significantly in recent years that even experienced recruiters are having to rethink their approach to attracting talent. Our new Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential allows professionals who are working in all aspects of recruiting the ability to update their skills and prove to the marketplace that they have the cutting-edge ability needed to succeed in this heady environment.” - Tony Lee, VP of editorial at SHRM  "CEOs want to know that their talent acquisition teams are up to the task. The SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential allows professionals to show their organizations that they have the knowledge and skills to hire the best. It also demonstrates to candidates that the recruiter they're working with is committed to developing an excellent candidate experience." - Sharlyn Lauby, SHRM-SCP, president of ITM Group, Inc.  "SHRM's Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential addresses the specialized, rapidly changing universe of the talent acquisition professional. Even more importantly, it develops participant skills to ensure that successful talent acquisition efforts lead to a sustainable, high-performing workforce." —Nick Schacht, SHRM-SCP, chief global development officer at SHRM

Note: You do not have to be SHRM-certified to earn the SHRM California Law HR Specialty Credential; however, you will receive 22 PDCs towards your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification upon completion of the Specialty Credential package.