CLRP Recertification by Continuing Education

To renew your Certified Labor Relations Professional certification via continuing education, please follow the steps below.

If you have any questions during the recertification process, please contact Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu.

 

• Step 1: Engage in 28 Hours of Continuing Education

  Continuing education credits are to be earned during the two years after you earn your certification or recertification.

  • ACTIVITIES THAT EARN CE CREDITS

    Recertification may be earned through a variety of continuing education activities. While the education need not be directly related to the area of your certification, activities should be related to your professional responsibilities.

    While recertification activities do not need to be pre-approved, if you have any question about the availability of credits for a particular activity, complete and submit the credit evaluation form.

    The table below lists these activities and the corresponding number of continuing education credits.

    HRLR Professional Development Activities	CE Credits
    Certified Labor Relations Leader - CLRL	40 credits
    Certified Human Resources Specialist - CHRS	40 credits
    Certified Labor Relations Professional - CLRP	40 credits
    Certified Workers' Compensation Professional - CWCP	32 credits
    Certified Human Resources Specialist for K-12 Administrators- CHRS K-12	30 credits
    Certified Family Medical Leave Specialist - CFMLS	8 credits
    Other HRLR Professional Development in-person or online courses	1 credit per hour of instruction.
    NOTE: No supporting documentation is required for classes taken through MSU HRLR Professional Development.

    Other Activities	CE Credits
    Development or presentation of training programs.	3 credits each hour of training provided
    Participation in labor contract negotiations.	7 credit per hour of negotiations
    Participation in arbitration prep/arbitration hearings.	7 credits per hour of arbitration prep/arbitration hearings
    Participation in major projects such as six-sigma and change initiatives that are related to professional development can count for credit if a written summary of said accomplishment is submitted. The essay must include an outline of the project, the applicant's role in the project, and a statement of what was learned and why the project was relevant.	3 credits per project
    A written summary of contemporary books or articles pertaining to the profession can be submitted for credit. The summary should be 2-4 pages in length and should include implications for the applicant, his/her organization and the field in general.	2 credits per summary
    A successfully completed college course pertaining to the profession from an accredited institution. The applicant must achieve a GPA of 2.5 or higher to receive this credit.	28 credit hours

    Questions regarding recertification should be directed to Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu.

   

• Step 2: Submit the Recertification Fee

  The $95 recertification fee can be paid by credit card or check. 

   

• Step 3: Complete the Application for Recertification

  Email with supporting documentation (See below) to Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu.

  Download Application for Recertification

 

 

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Supporting documentation must be submitted with the Application for Recertification form.

Two types of supporting documentation must be submitted per program. You will need to submit at least one document from each section below to validate your continuing education credits for recertifcation.

1. DOCUMENTATION OF PARTICIPATION

   Acceptable documents include:

   1. Certificate of Attendance
   2. Unofficial Transcript
   3. Sign-in sheet showing your signature

   4. Signed Affirmation of Activity form confirming your participation

2. DOCUMENTATION OF CONTENT AND CONTACT HOURS

   Acceptable documents include:

   1. Detailed agenda, including dates and times of the program or activity
   2. Program announcement that includes dates, times, topics covered, and learning objectives
   3. Signed Affirmation of Activity form indicating the length and type of activity
      1. A single Affirmation of Activity form may be used to indicate both your participant and the content/contact hours

   4. A written review of a business book

Download Affirmation of Activity

 

Questions regarding recertification should be directed to Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu.