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Since SHRM certifications are competency-based and focus on the application of knowledge for the best business solutions, a study group provides participants the chance to network and share experiences while studying together.  \nThis SHRM Certification Study Group Toolkit is designed to help you host your own study group. The good news is you do not have to start your study group from scratch—this toolkit outlines a variety of models you can choose from to best fit the needs of your members. It highlights best practices, tools, videos, and other resources needed to jump start your chapter study group, including how to identify and select facilitators.  \nSTUDY GROUP BASICS:  \nMost study groups have a minimum of five participants plus a group facilitator. The facilitator must be SHRM certified (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) . The group should meet on a regular basis and study each module of the SHRM Learning  \nSystem. Schedules vary for study groups, but a majority offer a 12-week program that meets once per week for three hours each session. This is similar to a semester in university undergraduate and graduate programs.  \nMembers of the study groups can learn from each other, share their work challenges and solutions to gain a rich understanding of “real world” HR. It is also a great opportunity to network and meet new friends in the HR profession.(Fun fact, professionals who use the SHRM Learning System to prepare for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam consistently beat the average pass rate.)  \no  How to Run a SHRM Certification Prep Course (video): How to start and run a successful study group.  \no  SHRM Certification At-a-Glance (flyer): Important information on the SHRM certification exam, eligibility, benefits of certification, and exam preparation.  \nSHRM CERTIFICATION VIDEOS:  \nSHRM developed several videos highlighting the benefits of SHRM certification. They cover eligibility, exam prep, employer benefits, recertification, etc. Link to the videos on your website, in emails and on social media.  \no  SHRM Certification Videos  \nSTEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO START A STUDY GROUP:  \nResources are available from SHRM that can be used to attract and train facilitators for your study group. Marketing is key to a successful study group.  \no  SHRM Certification Marketing Plan – Timeline that outlines tasks to accomplish. It gives suggestions for promoting your SHRM Certification study group prep course, the use of webinars (if you have that resource), timelines for testing, and more to help your study group be successful.  \no  Study Group Promotion Copy – Promotional copy you can use to market your chapter study group. You will find templates to use for emails, website, newsletters, letters to be sent to members and letters that can be sent to community organizations.  \no  Customizable Chapter Marketing Material – Insert your chapter information to personalize and promote your study group.  \nTIPS: IDENTIFYING AN INSTRUCTOR FOR YOUR STUDY GROUP  \no STEP 1:  \n􀂃  Contact your Field Services Director (FSD) as a resource to help you identify a potential instructor. Your FSD may know of instructors statewide or regionally who may be willing to donate their time or facilitate your chapter’s study group for a minimal cost; or they could put you in contact with our Learning System vendor to help identify an instructor/facilitator. Contact your FSD HERE.  \no STEP 2:  \n􀂃  Call-for-Instructors – This memo can be customized and used to determine your chapter members’interest in serving as a study group instructor. 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