Individual certification builds individual credibility. Certifying an entire HR team builds something different — a shared standard that the whole function operates from, which matters more as organizations scale.
Why Certify as a Team
- Creates a shared foundation of HR knowledge and practice across the department
- Strengthens consistency in how workplace challenges get handled
- Builds practical, job-ready capability rather than theoretical knowledge alone
- Prepares future HR leaders for greater organizational responsibility
How Group Purchasing Works
Purchases for two or more people use SHRM’s Business purchase path. Groups of five or more may qualify for volume options, and organizations can freely combine SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, prep products, and practice support across the team based on where each person sits in their career.
Payment for Corporate Delegations
While individual applicants typically pay by credit card, corporate delegations can pay by check, money order, ACH, or wire transfer — worth knowing if your organization’s procurement process doesn’t run through card payments.
Getting Started
Organizations planning to certify a team can start the process directly through the official SHRM Certification page, which outlines the business purchase path and volume options.
Related reading: Does SHRM Certification Actually Pay Off? The Career and Salary Case.
