Looking to take your skills and career to the next level?   Pursue HR certification courses through BHSHRM!

Human Resources is one of those professions that requires a commitment to constant learning and professional development.  As a means of supporting our members' continuing education goals, Black Hills SHRM is offering a prep course and associated study guides to help you gain your Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification.   Many members have used this course as a way of expanding their skills!

Interested individuals may use these resources to achieve the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

You may be asking, "What are the benefits of pursuing certification with BHSHRM?"  (Excellent question!)

• Individuals who participate in our prep classes have a much higher pass-rate than the national average
• Provides you with a fully accredited professional credential
• Grows your knowledge across the major HR practices - including employee/labor relations, legal knowledge, training, and payroll
• Validates your expertise and commitment to the HR field
• Offers an excellent opportunity to network and share information with other Black Hills human resources professionals
• Qualifies you for many new positions which may require/prefer certified candidates
• Bonus:  Research by Payscale.com shows certified professionals with a higher median salary of over $18,000 when compared to non-credentialed counterparts

Think you might be interested?  The classes begin in September and we have study materials available for you at a vastly discounted rate!  Normal price for the system for a national SHRM member is $695 ($870 for non-member), but we can get it for you at the low price of $472.

Review the SHRM website to ensure your education and years of experience qualify you to sit for that exam.  If you would like more information, to purchase a set of study guides, or just want to chat about how much your existing HR certification has enhanced your career/life/golf-game, feel free to contact us at [email protected]!

Registration

Membership meetings are held on a monthly basis.  The cost to attend will be based on the rate for BHSHRM Members and Non-Members published on the event page.  In order to receive the Member rate, an annual membership application and payment for the membership dues must be received and approved by the Board of Directors prior to the meeting.  Any attendee that has not done the following will be considered a Non-Member and charged the applicable rate. 

The deadline to register and attend the monthly meeting is 2 calendar days prior to the event date (i.e. For a Tuesday meeting, registration must be received no later than Sunday at 11:59 pm).  At each meeting, we provide lunch/breakfast free of charge to attendees.  However, due to the deadline for the food vendor we use, all meal preferences must be received no later than 5 business days prior to the event (i.e. For a Tuesday meeting, meal preferences must be received a week prior on Tuesday no later than 11:59 pm).  Any registrations received after this deadline cannot be guaranteed meal options.

 Cancellations

Individuals that register for a monthly BHSHRM meeting are able to cancel without penalty if notification is sent to [email protected] 5 business days prior to the event (i.e. For a Tuesday meeting, cancellations must be received a week prior on Tuesday no later than 11:59 pm).  After this deadline, participants will be charged the applicable member or non-member rate for the meeting.  However, substitutions can be sent in the registered individual's place as long as 1) An email notification of the change has been sent to [email protected], and 2) the substitute pays the non-member rate if applicable.  No changes to meal preferences can be accommodated if after the deadline and BHSHRM will not be responsible for finding substitutes.

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BHSHRM Scholarship

Black Hills Society for Human Resource Management (BHSHRM) endorses and encourages individuals who are working on advancement of the professional practice of human resources. BHSHRM has established this scholarship process for the purpose of promoting and assisting active BHSHRM members with continuing education and certification purposes.