SHRM stands for The Society for Human Resource Management. They are the nation's largest HR organization. SHRM creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today's evolving workplaces. With nearly 325,000 members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 235 million workers and families globally. 

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SHRM Certified HR's are required to get 60 PDC's (professional development credits) every 3 years. SOFA has presentations that have been approved by SHRM, where HR's can obtain anywhere from 1-3 PDC's per course.