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PMA is an approved provider for both the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). PMA programs that relate to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™) and have met HRCI’s criteria for recertification credits are listed below.
SHRM Credits: 42 PDCs
Human Resource Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit: 40 conference hours
The Management Development Academy (MDA) is an interactive three-part series of customized workshops, designed to grow your business and leadership acumen to prepare you for success in your current and future roles. Each session includes 2.5 days of expert-led workshop sessions, facilitated debriefs, activities and interaction, as well as plenty of time to connect with the presenters, facilitator and your peers. Learn more about the next MDA class at www.pma.org/mda.
SHRM Credits: 8 PDCs
Human Resource Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit: 8 conference credits
Every May, PMA hosts a roundtable for HR and training professionals to learn the latest developments in HR, compliance, regulations and more. Learn more about the next HR roundtable here.
SHRM Credit: 1 PDC
Human Resource Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit: 1 webinar hour
PMA hosts monthly webinars that cover a range of topics: industry statistics, HR, benchmarking, regulatory updates, etc. Throughout the year, webinar topics covering human resources qualify for one PDC. The webinars that qualify for recertification credits will be noted on the webinar page. Check out the upcoming webinars here.
METALFORM EDU is an online training program developed by PMA and designed specifically for the metalforming industry. METALFORM EDU has more than 845 courses and 61 qualify for SHRM PDCs and HRCI credits.
There are also five skill sets for these courses covering:
There are also five skill sets for these courses covering:
Of the more than 845 courses, 61 qualify for both SHRM and HRCI credits. To take these courses, purchase a full library license through METALFORM EDU here.
For more information about SHRM certification or to become a SHRM member, visit www.shrmcertification.org.
For more information about HRCI certifications, visit www.hrci.org.
To view a list of all HRCI/SHRM Metalforming Courses.
Questions about PMA’s SHRM and HRCI qualified programs? Contact Mary Pramik, workforce development manager, at [email protected] or 216-901-8800.
If you don’t see your question listed, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!
To join PMA, visit the membership page and complete the interest form. You’ll need to provide information about your company and your areas of interest. After submission, a member of PMA’s membership team will follow up with you and schedule a call to learn more. Membership is open to companies in the metalforming industry.
The yearly membership fee for PMA varies depending on your company’s size and type. Fees are structured to ensure accessibility for businesses of all sizes, from small manufacturers to large corporations. Contact PMA directly for a customized quote.
You will be sent your renewal notice via email. The email will contain your invoice and instructions to renew. Renewals typically go out to members in November. Complete the renewal process to ensure continuous access to all the resources and benefits that PMA offers. Renewal reminders are sent before your membership expires.
Nonmembers can attend most PMA events, but they will need to pay at the nonmember registration price, which is typically higher than the discounted rate available to members. PMA members enjoy reduced rates and priority access to these events, making membership a cost-effective option for regular attendees.
