About WISHRM

The SHRM competency model’s usefulness spans far beyond certification.  The competency model can be utilized as a map to grow HR knowledge across the entire HR career lifecycle – from novice to executive.  Here are 4 uses of the competency model tools and resources that can help to advance your career.

SHRM How to Guides & Sample Spreadsheets
Helpful competency based how-to guides, sample spreadsheets and other resources and tools are available on the SHRM website to help business and HR professionals grow their career and knowledge.  They provide the foundational information to explore new content and ensure best practice application.

Competency Based Programs
SHRM provides numerous events at the national, state, and local level to enhance an individual’s ongoing professional development.  Many of which are eligible for professional development credits for certified individuals.  Interested in finding out about the exciting program offerings in your area and around the state?  Subscribe to the Forward HR for state wide programing HR information.

Personal & Organizational Competency Diagnostic Tools
SHRM offers a fee based suite of Competency Diagnostic Tools that can be used by individuals and organizations to assess their proficiency level at various career stages for each competency.

SHRM Learning Systems Assessments
The knowledge assessment and smart study plan within the SHRM learning system are valuable tools to help HR practitioners grow their expertise in functional areas beyond the exam.   The assessments provide a personalized analysis of areas of strength and areas of growth.
HR professionals can use the SHRM Competency Model to help drive success in their HR departments and their organizations by aligning organizational strategies with areas of strategic importance in the HR function.  

Sheree Yates
WISHRM Certification Director
wishrmcertification@gmail.com