Recertification

Engage in 28 hours of continuing education

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	38.5 credits
  Certified Human Resources Specialist - CHRS	32.5 credits
  Certified Workers' Compensation Professional - CWCP	28 credits
  Certified Family Medical Leave Specialist - CFMLS	7 credits
  Other HRLR Professional Development in-person or online courses	1 credit per hour of instruction. Breaks and lunches are not included
  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.

Complete the Application for Recertification Form

Submit with supporting documentation to Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu.

Download Application for Recertification

Submit the recertification fee:

Complete the Application for Recertification Form

Submit with supporting documentation to Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu.

Download Application for Recertification

Submit the recertification fee:

Taking the Examination

• After we process your Application for Recertification and payment, you will receive your examination via email. Once you complete the examination, you may email it to Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu to be scored.
• You will have two weeks to complete your examination. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass each examination.
  • Examinations may be retaken once at no additional charge. If the second attempt examination is not passed, the applicant will need to retake the certification course or recertify through continuing education.

Engage in 28 hours of employee and/or labor relations training or participate in labor contract negotiations

• 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.

  A completed Affirmation of Activity form must accompany applications that include contract negotiations, development of training programs, or participation in major projects.

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

  HRLR Professional Development Activities	CE Credits
  Certified Labor Relations Leader	38.5 credits
  Certified Human Resources Specialist - CHRS	32.5 credits
  Certified Workers' Compensation Professional - CWCP	28 credits
  Certified Family Medical Leave Specialist - CFMLS	7 credits
  Other HRLR Professional Development in-person or online courses	1 credit per hour of instruction. Breaks and lunches are not included
  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 credits 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.

Complete the Application for Recertification Form

Submit with supporting documentation to Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu.

Download Application for Recertification

Submit the recertification fee:

Engage in 28 hours of employee and/or labor relations training or participate in labor contract negotiations

• 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.

  A completed Affirmation of Activity form must accompany applications that include contract negotiations, development of training programs, or participation in major projects.

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

  HRLR Professional Development Activities	CE Credits
  Certified Labor Relations Leader	38.5 credits
  Certified Human Resources Specialist - CHRS	32.5 credits
  Certified Workers' Compensation Professional - CWCP	28 credits
  Certified Family Medical Leave Specialist - CFMLS	7 credits
  Other HRLR Professional Development in-person or online courses	1 credit per hour of instruction. Breaks and lunches are not included
  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 credits per hour of arbitration prep/arbitration hearings
  Participation in arbitration prep/arbitration hearings.	7 credits per hour of negotiations
  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.

Complete the Application for Recertification Form

Submit with supporting documentation to Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu.

Download Application for Recertification

Submit the recertification fee:

Engage in 8 hours of continuing education

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	38.5 credits
  Certified Human Resources Specialist - CHRS	32.5 credits
  Certified Workers' Compensation Professional - CWCP	28 credits
  Certified Family Medical Leave Specialist - CFMLS	7 credits
  Other HRLR Professional Development in-person or online courses	1 credit per hour of instruction. Breaks and lunches are not included
  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.

Complete the Application for Recertification form and submit, along with supporting documentation (see below) to Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu.

Download Application for Recertification