Career Details

Senior Certified Professional

Description

You've worked in public sector human resources for years, achieving the rank of senior management or executive level. Take your career further with the credential of IPMA-HR Senior Certified Professional (IPMA-SCP). Those who hold this title are experts in their field, they've demonstrated a level of excellence and leadership only the best achieve. Is that you? Confirm your expertise in the field of public sector HR and demonstrate your commitment to the advancement of your profession with the highly-regarded IPMA-SCP credential.

Certifying Organization

International Public Management Association for Human Resources

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Workforce Development Professional

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National Association of Workforce Development Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Human Resource Specialist

Certifying Organization

Credit Union National Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Employee Assistance Professional

Certifying Organization

International Employee Assistance Professionals Association

Type

A - Core

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