As an HR Department of One, you face unique challenges

that require you to bring the full range of HR expertise to

your organization. How do you elevate HR as a solo

practitioner? Earn your SHRM HR Department of

One Specialty Credential to expand and leverage your

resourcefulness, agility, and ability to focus on the changing needs of your organization. Distinguish your credibility and validate the critical role you play in developing new insights and setting strategic initiatives while balancing operations for your organization.

Intended Audience: Individuals interested in earning a specialty credential that demonstrates the unique knowledge and competencies required of a solo HR Professional.


How to earn your SHRM HR Department of One Specialty Credential:


1. Purchase the SHRM HR Department of One Specialty Credential

    package, which includes: Enrollment in the HR Department of One:

    Strategies for Success seminar!
2. Pass a 50-question online HR Department of One knowledge

    assessment.


You do not have to be SHRM-certified to earn the

SHRM HR Department of One​  Specialty Credential


However, you will receive 15 PDCs toward your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification upon completion of the Specialty Credential package.Attention SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential holders!
The 15 PDCs that you earn toward recertification when pursuing your SHRM HR Department of One Specialty Credential will auto-populate in your SHRM certification profile.


WhY EARN YOUR SHRM HR DEPARTMENT OF ONE SPECIALTY CREDENTIAL?

CREDENTIAL PROGRAM COST
SHRM Member: $1,305.00
Non-Member: $1,580.00

"Yes, as an HR Department of One, we wear many hats. But we also have influence over the most crucial portion of our business: the people. The SHRM HR Department of One Specialty Credential gives you the information and empowerment you need to take your career to the next level and truly start making a greater impact in your organization.”
- Jennifer Currence, MBA, SHRM-SCP, ACC, president, The Currence Group, LLC

"HR professionals who are solo practitioners in their organizations face unique challenges – they must bring a full range of HR expertise to their organization, balance competing priorities and work extensively through their non-HR counterparts. The SHRM HR Department of One Specialty Credential highlights key challenges facing these solo practitioners, identifies best practices for addressing them, and helps maximize success in smaller organizations."
- Nick Schacht, SHRM-SCP, chief global development officer at SHRM

SHOW YOUR EXPERTISE AS A SOLO HR PROFESSIONAL!

SHRM HR DEPARTMENT OF ONE SPECIALTY STATE CREDENTIAL

17 Education PDCs


LIVE! July 17th 2023
Monday


LIVE! Sept 17th 2023
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LIVE! Oct 21st 2023
Sunday
Central Valley Area




The solo HR professional is often pulled in so many different directions. The Department of One HR Specialty Credential offered by CalSHRM is designed to support HR professionals in small businesses by providing tools and guidance for their most challenging problems.


Note: You do not have to be SHRM-certified to earn the SHRM California Law HR Specialty Credential; however, you will receive 17 PDCs towards your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification upon completion of the Specialty Credential package.

Demonstrate your knowledge and expertise as a HR Department of One