HR Development

HR EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES & Professional development

Interested in your professional development by attending a fabulous HR conference? Take a look at some more information on the three below. SHRM National, Strategic HR, and our VT State Conference provide unique learning and networking opportunities for HR professionals of all specialists, years of experience, and education. See below for more information on each conference. As costs are always a consideration, VTHRA offers several scholarship opportunities for those who meet the criteria. Learn more about each of our scholarships via the links to the left. Should you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us! Don’t forget to invest in your talents too! 

2026 Conference: SHRM National 

Location: Orlando, FL

Website: https://annual.shrm.org/ [urldefense.proofpoint.com] 

Dates: June 16 - 19, 2026 

Pricing: to be announced at a later date

 2026 Conference: Vermont SHRM State Conference

Location: Burlington, VT

Website: https://shrmvt.org/ [urldefense.proofpoint.com]

Questions? Reach out to our team [email protected]

Save the Dates: Thursday, September 24 & Friday, September 25^th

HR Educational Program & Certificates:

https://humanresourcespath.com/career-resources/

Vermont Colleges Offering Degrees/Certificates in HR:

Champlain College

• Undergraduate: Human Resources Management Specialization

• Graduate: Positive Organizational Development Certificate

• Professional Certificates: On-line Human Resource Management
  On-line Organizational Development

Vermont State University 

• SHRM Learning System Course

  
  

University of Vermont

• Undergraduate: Human Resource Management (HRM) Concentration

HR CERTIFICATIONS & RECERTIFICATION

Starting in 2015, the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and HR Certification Institute (HRCI) will offer various certifications for human resources professionals working in Vermont:

SHRM

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM - CP ^TM)

• SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM - SCP^TM)

• Other SHRM Affiliated State Professional Chapters

• SHRM Professional HR State Councils 

HR Certification Institute

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR®)

• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®)

• Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR®)

• HR Certification through SHRM

• HR Certification through HRCI

Certification is a career-long commitment that proves to your peers and your organization that you're driven to be successful in HR management. Members are free to maintain certifications from both organizations.

Earning your credentials can:

• Increase your professional confidence

• Set you apart from your peers

• Result in greater respect from the organization in which you work

Don't forget there's a local certification exam prep course from VT Tech!! More info here.

Recertification:

Be sure to keep up with your recertification credits to maintain your hard-earned certification!

Learn more about recertification requirements via the links below:

SHRM Recertification Portal

HRCI Recertification Portal

Don't forget to register for VTHRA's programs (all programs listed under the events section of our website) and earn recertification credits!

Not a member? Join today!