🏆 When it comes to advancing your HR career, deepening your knowledge, and going international, getting certified is a crucial step. Here are three of the best HR certifications known worldwide that you should know about:

1️⃣ SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)

🔵 Credentials: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

🟠 Where is it valid: recognized in the U.S. and increasingly worldwide, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

🟢 How to get certified:
🔹Meet the education and experience requirements.
🔹Pass the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam, focusing on strategic and practical HR skills.
🔹Recertify every three years through professional development credits.

2️⃣ CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)

🔵 Credentials: Associate (Assoc CIPD), Chartered Member (Chartered MCIPD), Chartered Fellow (Chartered FCIPD)

🟠 Where is it valid: primarily in the UK and Commonwealth countries, but also respected in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

🟢 How to get certified:
🔹 Enroll in a CIPD program or an accredited university course.
🔹 Complete the coursework and assessments, which take 8-24 months depending on the level.
🔹 Earn membership upon completion, with options to upgrade to Chartered status.

3️⃣ HRCI (HR Certification Institute)

🔵 Credentials: Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR)

🟠 Where is it valid: recognized in the U.S. and internationally, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

🟢 How to get certified:
🔹 Meet the experience and education requirements.
🔹 Pass the relevant HRCI exam (aPHR, PHR, SPHR, GPHR).
🔹 Recertify every three years through continuing education or retaking the exam.

In Armenia, we are excited to introduce SHRM certification, which has been represented here for over 6 years. Through SHRM, more than 40 professionals have opened their road to international standards in HR. Cascade People & Business is proud to facilitate this growth, offering strategic insights and practical applications to help HR professionals drive business success and stay up-to-date with ongoing professional development.

This positions HR professionals as leaders and innovators within their organizations.