I. Attendance at Education Programs and Courses

Credit Hours

1. Attendance at educational programs directly related to human resource management offered by professional societies, trade associations, higher education institutions, educational service companies, and government agencies. (This may include sessions dealing with analysis, consulting, reporting and other issues relevant to project issues.)

2 credits/day 12 credit maximum per meeting

2. Attendance at internal training courses relevant to the human resource management profession.

3. Completion of self-study courses applicable to human resource management sponsored by a national association or qualified institution. Must include assessment instrument that is scored.

Credits determined on review by HRMI.

4. Attendance at university course for full quarter/semester.

4 credits per course.

II. Speeches, Instruction, and Other Education Program Participation in Human Resource Management

1. Appearance as an instructor or speaker at any human resources -related educational program, course or HRMI study group requiring preparation of course materials or handouts in addition to presentation. Subject matter must be related to the HR profession.

4 credits for each hour of instruction.

2. Instruction in credit courses related to the HR management profession sponsored by an accredited university or college requiring lecture and preparation of course materials.

1 credits for each hour of instruction;9 cerdits 
maximum for each course.

3. Participation as a panel member or respondent on regulatory affairs topics and issues not requiring preparation of course materials or handouts.

2 credits for each hour of presentation.

4. Serving as an organizer and/or chair of an educational program, course, or annual conference track or session related to regulatory affairs. (Additional points can be accumulated when also serving as instructor or panel member at these meetings. Presentations should be noted separately from role as organizer.)

2 credits for each program.

5. Appearance as an instructor or speaker on regulatory-related presentations or training programs within your organization (if presentations are offered on a single topic throughout a year, list topic and total presentation for the year).

1 credits for each hour.

III. Published Articles and Other Literary Contributions to Human Resource Management

1. Each published, peer-reviewed article and/or chapter on topics/issues/advances related to regulatory affairs, including those appearing in newsletters, magazines, journals, books and/or published as monographs or booklets.

5 credits per article.

2. Author of book addressing issues/topics relevant to the human resource management.

Based on length and topic; maximum of 15 credits.

3. Editor, member of editorial or peer-review board of journal, magazine or book related to the human resource management that requires publication planning, author management and review.

5 credits per publication.

4. Brief editorials or columns (less than 1 printed page) and/or Letters to the Editor related to the human resource management  profession published in professional publications.

1 credit each.

5. Internet Web site content contributor, manager or editor for sites related to HR profession.

credits determined on review by HRMI-VC.

IV. Development of Educational Products Directly Related to Human Resource Management and Other Educational Activities

1. Developer, content author of educational products (e.g., self-study guides, videotapes, computer-based training modules, etc.) on issues, topics and/or skills relevant to regulatory affairs.

Based on length and topic and review by HRMI-VC.

2. Content contributor to sections of educational products relevant to regulatory affairs.

2 credits per contribution

3. Completing HRMI Examination items accepted by HRMI Examination Committee¹.

1 credits for each question with correct response 

(Attach copy of any summary materials on product, which includes description of content.)
¹ The Exam Committee accepts and reviews questions between December and March.
*distracter: alternatives included with correct response for multiple choice questions.

V. Service as an Officer, Executive or Committee Member, Chapter Leader of Professional Association Relevant to the Human Resource Management profession

1. For each year as an officer or governing board member:

2 credits

2. For each year as a committee or section chairman:

2 credits

3. For each year as a member of a committee, task force, council, board²:

1 credit

² Additional points may be given by the HRMI for significant contributions and/or exceptional service as a member of a committee, task force, council or board. Written requests with supporting documentation must be submitted to the HRMI Program Office.

VI. Other Activities Related to Human Resource Management or Professional Development.

Relevant activities not included in previous sections must be described in a written attachment. Include appropriate descriptions, dates and supporting documentation.³

credits determined on content

³ You are encouraged to submit other activities and/or requests for additional points prior to the recertification submission deadline.