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IHRP-SHRM Partnership
Overview
On 7 August 2019, the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) signed a mutual recognition agreement.
The IHRP-SHRM agreement will enable certified professionals to achieve reciprocal recognition from both organizations through mutual recognition.
*Fees updated as of Sep 2021
Level | Equivalent Recognition Level | Cost to SHRM candidate2 |
SHRM-CP
*See Note 3 |
IHRP Certified Professional (IHRP – CP)
Eligibility Criteria:
Application Requirements:
|
Singapore Citizen/PR = SGD267.50 Non-SG = SGD1,070On-Site Fee* = SGD42.80(Effective from August 2021 assessment dates) *Fee is levied in addition to Assessment Fee and is applicable for selecting On-Site Assessment option |
SHRM-SCP | IHRP Senior Professional (IHRP – SP)
Eligibility Criteria:
Application Requirements:
|
Singapore Citizen/PR = SGD374.50 Non-SG = SGD1,765.50On-Site Fee* = SGD42.80(Effective from August 2021 assessment dates) *Fee is levied in addition to Assessment Fee and is applicable for selecting On-Site Assessment option |
By Invitation only | IHRP Master Professional (IHRP – MP)
Eligibility Criteria:
Application Requirements:
|
Singapore Citizen/PR = Waived Non-SG = SGD3,263.50 |
2Note:
- All fees are inclusive of GST. Fees exclude re-certification fee which is payable at the point of re-certification.
- On-Site Fee is applicable to candidates selecting the On-Site Assessment option and includes test centre fees, invigilation fees and other administrative charges.
- SHRM candidates applying for IHRP Certification through this Agreement must have a current and valid SHRM Certification and Professional Membership.
- In the event where SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP bridging candidates do not fulfil the necessary HR-related work experience at the appropriate level of seniority, an exception review will be conducted, and candidates may be offered bridging to IHRP-CP or have their application placed on hold till the required experience is accumulated.
*Fees updated as of Sep 2021
Level | Equivalent Recognition Level | Certification + Membership Bundled Offer: |
Level 1 – IHRP Associate/Certified Professional |
SHRM-CP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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• Special Bridging Fee + 1 Year Global Internet Membership: USD 420* |
Level 2 – IHRP Senior/Master Professional | SHRM-SCP
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
|
• Special Bridging Fee + 1 Year Global Internet Membership: USD 420* |
1Note:
- These fees include prevailing fees which SHRM may charge, such as application fees and membership fees, but excludes recertification fees where applicable.
- A person must obtain a SHRM Global Internet Membership at the time of applying for the SHRM certification under this Agreement to become a certified professional of SHRM.
- A bridging candidate who ceases to be an IHRP certified professional will be required to re-apply for SHRM Professional Membership under the terms and conditions specified by SHRM.
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