SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Hardship Extension Requests SHRM understands that exceptional circumstances might prevent a certification-holder from completing their recertification obligation in the allotted three-year time frame. Hardships may include, but are not limited to, personal illness, family member illness, long-term unemployment or military deployment. In such cases, SHRM certification-holders can apply for a hardship extension.
To request a hardship extension:
• Complete the SHRM Certification Recertification Hardship Extension Form in the “My Resources” section of the portal. • Your request should be submitted at least 30 days before your recertification end date but no earlier than the final year of your recertification cycle. • If your hardship request is approved, your certification may be extended for up to 12 months. Revoked Status SHRM certification-holders who fail to complete their recertification within the 60-day grace period, comply with the verification process, or complete the required PDCs during an approved hardship extension period will lose their certification status. To regain certification, they must reapply and complete the process as a new candidate. Retired Status SHRM certification-holders who fully retire from the profession may apply for retired status. A retired- status certification-holder will not be required to recertify.
To apply for retired status:
• Complete and submit the SHRM Certification Retired Status Form, which can be found in the “My Resources” section of the portal. (See the fee section for details) • Certification-holders who hold a retired status must add the word “Retired” in parentheses after their earned SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP designation, and a retired-status digital badge will be issued.
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