SHRM Certification Support
Earning your SHRM certification is an important professional milestone, and CCSHRM is here to support you every step of the way.
We have a dedicated Certification Director whose role is to guide and support members throughout their SHRM certification journey — whether you’re exploring certification for the first time or preparing to sit for the exam.
Our chapter offers resources and support options that may include:
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SHRM Certification Study Groups
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Access to the SHRM Learning System
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Guidance on eligibility, preparation strategies, and exam timelines
If you are interested in pursuing SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete our certification interest survey so we can better understand your needs and tailor our support accordingly.
Your success is our priority, and we look forward to supporting you on your certification journey.
If you are in need of a refresher course or simply need a study partner, sign up today. For questions or more information contact Kimberly Quigley at certification@centralcalshrm.org
Certification Exams Dates
| Exam Window | Application Period | Testing Period |
| Window 1, 2026 | January 5, 2026 – May 26, 2026 | May 1, 2026 – July 15, 2026 |
| Window 2, 2026 | June 3, 2026 – December 24, 2026 | December 1, 2026 – February 15, 2027 |


