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• ASHRM Fall 2026 Certification Prep Classes (October-November 2026)

  • Start
    Monday, October 05, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • End
    Thursday, November 12, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Classroom!

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  ONLINE Certification Prep Classes

  Over 85% passing rate!!

  Earn the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP^®) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP^®) and prove your knowledge, competency, and value to colleagues and to employers looking for a competitive edge in today’s global economy. In fact, 92% of HR executives agree that it will be important to be SHRM-certified in the future.

  This two-month study group is designed for individuals interested in preparing for the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP exam, achieving professional advancement, and building confidence for addressing today’s HR challenges.

  ASHRM is proud to provide the SHRM Learning System study group to expand your HR knowledge and competencies to prepare you for SHRM certification exams.

  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FALL 2026 ECPN SCHEDULE

  (The schedule is subject to last-minute changes)

  Study Group Tools: The SHRM Certification Prep System

  This study group is based on the SHRM Certification Prep System which provides a roadmap to guide your studies through the entire SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™). Customize your studies even further by choosing to work through the content from start to finish, or follow a tailored path based on your personal pre-test results. Throughout your studies, you can quickly gauge your progress with a dashboard that highlights completed tasks, scores, and recommended next steps.

  Whether you are a SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP candidate or a manager seeking training for your staff, our study group can help you accomplish your certification and professional development goals. 

  Please note: The SHRM Certification Prep System fees are non-refundable as the materials cannot be returned.  

   Continuing education credit approved: 36 PDCs
  
  If you have any questions, please contact Erin Gregg at erin.gregg216@gmail.com
  Copy your messages to ashrm@shrmalaska.org

  
  

  
  

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• AI-Skilled HR Management: Strategies & Skills for Immediate Adoption

  • When
    Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    BP Energy Center

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  AI-Skilled HR Management:
  Strategies & Skills for Immediate Adoption
  Moving from Simple AI Queries to Custom Workplace Workflows
  
  

  Are you already using AI to brainstorm ideas, draft basic emails, or search for information? It’s time to move past the basics. In this in-person 90-minute masterclass, you will transition from a passive AI user to an advanced AI builder who is advancing both HR practice and business outcomes. Gain knowledge and skill for using professional judgment and responsible AI practices in HR decision-making.

  Designed for people managers and HR professionals, this session works through one realistic HR example from start to finish such as a policy draft that sounds like your handbook, a leadership report built from anonymized HR data that follows the format and tone of your past reports, and a reusable AI assistant built live in the room. You will leave with a blueprint you can put to work at your desk before the day is over. Strengthen your professional judgement while protecting sensitive information and enhancing organizational decision-making.

  Key Takeaways:

  • Beyond the Prompt: Give AI the context it needs (your role, your audience, your goal, and a sample of your handbook's tone) to produce HR documents that sound like your company.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Summarize anonymized HR data, such as hiring metrics and exit interview themes, into a report for leadership that matches the tone and format of your past reports, with every figure checked against the source.
  • Custom AI Tooling: Watch a reusable AI assistant get built live, then learn how to set up your own with your handbook and guidelines so you stop starting from scratch.
  • Governance: Catch invented facts and bias before they reach a decision, and know what employee information never goes into an AI tool. Learn principles to manage responsible AI use in HR, including validation of outputs, bias identification, confidentiality protections, and appropriate handling of employee information.
    

  Objectives: By the end of this 90-minute session, participants will be able to

  1. Construct a multi-step AI prompt demonstrating analytical acumen that gives role, audience, goal, format, and an example of company tone to draft an HR policy aligned with organizational policy.
  2. Use AI to summarize anonymized HR data for executive leaders, and verify each figure and theme against the source.
  3. Design a reusable AI assistant set up with their organization's handbook and guidelines for a recurring HR task.
  4. Evaluate AI-generated output for invented facts that reduce accuracy, bias, and data-privacy risks, and organizational policy compliance before using it in HR decision-making.
     

  Date: October 20th, 2026

  Location: LIVE at BPEC - pre-registration required

  The Birch room opens at 11:20 AM for registration. Sign in, select your lunch, sit with people you have not met, and learn about one another.

  
  

  Lunch and Networking at 11:30 AM -  Program begins. Share announcements, opportunities, and insights with fellow professionals.
  
  Welcome at 11:45 AM - ASHRM updates and information.

  
  

  Speaker presentation begins by noon  - Guest speaker will deliver a 90 minute session, followed by closing remarks from the ASHRM President.
  
  Closing notes and continuing education credit 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
  
  Say goodbye 1:45 - 2:00 PM

  
  

  
  Bio: Blythe Easterly
  Co-founder and COO of Delve Group, Blythe leads operations and client partnerships. She and partner Kyle Easterly are devoted to community outreach and education regarding responsibile AI use in business, education, and community development. Prior to developing the Delve Group, Blythe provided corporate training and change management, gaining experience with complex projects within companies seeking a competitive edge in an era of technological advancement.
  

  More about Blythe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blythe-easterly
  
  
  Bio: Kyle Easterly
  
  Kyle Easterly is Co-Founder and CEO of https://delve-group.com/Delve Group, deploying AI solutions for organizations throughout Alaska. With 15 years of experience in enterprise software spanning oil and gas, telecommunications, and government sectors, he focuses on building durable, production-ready systems. As a Claude Community Ambassador, he was featured in Anthropic's oral history, The Making of Claude Code, and showcased his AI security research at DEF CON 31's AI Village. He is dedicated to cultivating a community of AI practitioners and guiding organizations toward successful AI integration.

  Continuing education credit subimitted for approval  1.5 PDCs

  
  

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• SIG: HR Team of One (October 2026) How to Prepare for Benefits Renewal Season

  • When
    Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    IMA Financial Group - 3800 Centerpoint Dr. Suite 1110
  • Spaces left
    8

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  HR Team of One SIG*

  Join colleagues for the HR Team of One Special Interest Group (SIG) gathering hosted by Eric Thayer, ASHRM member. This  limited-seating event is designed for HR professionals navigating the unique challenges and opportunities, of being a department of one. To foster a supportive and empowering community for HR professionals who serve as a team of one (or maybe two)—creating safe spaces for connection, candid conversation, and shared learning. We are dedicated to breaking the silence of isolation, nurturing resilience, and equipping each other with the tools, mindsets, and resources needed to thrive under the unique pressures and responsibilities of solo HR leadership. By uplifting one another, we illuminate our organizations with renewed morale, compassion, and positive change. Tonight's discussion is focuses on policies and procedures - and other issues facing participants.

  Enjoy light bites and drinks (it might be a pizza and beverage event!) while connecting in small group discussions with peers who understand your unique role. Sponsored by IMA Financial Group.
  

  "Solo HR professionals need to be highly organized and establish a solid foundation with resources that extend their efficiency and efficacy... And they (we) need to talk about it with our colleagues!"
  
  *A SIG is a special interest group within the ASHRM community for SHRM and ASHRM Dual Members. SIGs are a member benefit that bring together individuals with a shared interest or situation. Being small enough to enhance the experience of belonging requires that the gathering be limited to 10 members. You will be waitlisted if you miss the count.

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• SIG: AI & HR (October 2026)

  • When
    Friday, October 23, 2026
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    3:00 PM - 4:45 PM
  • Location
    RSA Engineering, Inc.
  • Spaces left
    8

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  AI & HR SIG
  
  A Special Interest Group for Curious, Thoughtful Practitioners

  Join in for the continuation of the AI in HR Special Interest Group (SIG), hosted by Cara Fox, ASHRM member.

  Are you experimenting with AI in your HR work — or wondering where to start? This new, peer-led SIG* offers a practical, judgment-free space to learn alongside fellow professionals. This isn't a training session or a product pitch. It's a conversation among peers about what's working, what raises questions, and how to move forward responsibly.

  What to Expect at this Session
  
  This gathering will focus on shaping the direction of the group together — setting a shared agenda, establishing norms, and building a foundation for ongoing collaboration. Attendees (you!) will be sharing successful AI experiences along with questions you hope someone in the room can answer.

  • Ways AI has boosted your day-to-day productivity
  • What HR tasks are you making more efficient with AI?
  • Hands-on time - let's explore!

  From there, the floor opens to you.
  
  Bringing your computer/mobile is welcome - we may or may not use them at this sesion.
  
  For the October session, we are planning a hands-on, follow-the-leader session. You see it, you try it.
  
  Host Site:
  
  
   RSA Engineering, Inc. - Anchorage
  When you arrive, see the staff at the Front Desk. Must be pre-registered through ASHRM.

  Why This SIG Matters

  HR professionals are under growing pressure to increase efficiency — while also being expected to adopt new tools carefully and ethically. Whether you're already using AI or just starting to explore, this group is a space to share honestly, learn together, and help shape how our profession engages with this rapidly evolving technology. Come explore!

  Come for the Conversation. Stay for the Community.

  Enjoy light bites while connecting in small group discussions with others who get it. And we appreciate your environmentally conscious willingness to bring a reusable water bottle or coffee mug.

  "No matter the size of your department, HR professionals need to be highly organized and open to exploring resources that extend their efficiency and effectiveness. And we need to talk about it — with each other."
  
  *A SIG is a special interest group within the ASHRM community for SHRM and ASHRM Dual Members. SIGs are a member benefit that bring together individuals with a shared interest or situation. Being small enough to enhance the experience of belonging requires that the gathering be limited to 15 members. You will be waitlisted if you miss the count.

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• SIG: Allies in Alaska Native HR (November 2026)

  • When
    Tuesday, November 03, 2026
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    4:15 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA to Registrants

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  SIG: Allies in Alaska Native HR

  Join colleagues for the Special Interest Group (SIG): Allies in Alaska Native HR, hosted by ASHRM Member, Tamrit Howell.

  
  

  Mission:

  Our mission is to unite HR professionals across Alaska in a shared effort to understand, honor, and integrate Alaska Native cultural values into modern workplaces. We believe all Alaskans, Native and non-Native, share a responsibility to preserve and strengthen Alaska’s living cultures. Through dialogue, mentorship, and collaboration, we aim to build bridges between organizations, communities, and people, ensuring that inclusivity and cultural awareness remain central to HR practice statewide. 

  
  

  Six-Month Goal Framework:
  

  Allies in Alaska Native HR will operate in six-month cycles focusing on two achievable goals at a time. This approach keeps our work intentional, and results driven while allowing space for reflection and relationship building. Each goal will span approximately three meetings and conclude with a documented deliverable, a tangible resource, toolkit, or discussion guide that members can take back and apply in their own workplaces.

  
  

  The title “Allies in Alaska Native HR” represents an inclusive and balanced network of HR professionals committed to shared learning, collaboration, and cultural stewardship. The group welcomes participation from:

  
  

  • HR professionals working in tribal-affiliated organizations (5 seats)
  • HR professionals not working in tribal-affiliated organizations (5 seats)
  • HR professionals who identify as Alaska Native (5 seats)
  • HR professionals who do not identify as Alaska Native (5 seats)

  
  

  By intentionally bringing together voices across these categories, the group fosters diverse perspectives that reflect Alaska’s unique cultural landscape and interconnected communities.

  
  

  Note: A SIG is a special interest group within the ASHRM community for dual SHRM and ASHRM Members. SIGs are a member benefit that bring together individuals with a shared interest or situation. Being small enough to enhance the experience of belonging requires that the gathering be limited. You will be waitlisted if you miss the count.

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• Ethics 2.0 (November 2026)

  • When
    Tuesday, November 17, 2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Live? or VIRTUAL (The Zoom link will be distributed to registrants)

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  ETHICS 2.0
  
  Organizational leaders set the ethical and moral tone for their companies. Beyond leading by example, they need the right characteristics, a supportive team, and the know-how to make it happen. In this presentation, Susan Russo will address a number of ethical and moral questions on the minds of contemporary organizational leaders and provide examples and current research on what it takes to build an ethical organization.
  
  Human Resources expert Susan Russo, SHRM-SCP emphasizes that modern workplace integrity training shouldn't be just about passing policy tests. Instead, her philosophy on modern ethics—often termed "Ethics 2.0"—focuses on uncovering blind spots in communication, identifying hidden biases, and correcting flawed decision-making patterns to prevent workplace crises.

  Objectives:     

  ·         1. Differentiate between ethics and morals. 

  ·          2. List what leaders must have for ethical leadership. 3. Determine approaches to 

  ·         workplace-based examples of ethical dilemmas. 4. Name at least 3 resources of 

  ·         research regarding the building of ethical organizations."

  Date: November 17, 2026

  Location: VIRTUAL (The Zoom link will be distributed to registrants)

  Zoom room opens and networking begins at 11:30 AM – Share announcements, opportunities, and insights with fellow professionals. Use the chat and microphone. Camera on, please!

  
  

  Program begins at 11:45 AM – ASHRM updates and information.

  
  

  Speaker presentation at 11:50 AM – Guest speaker will deliver a one-hour session, followed by closing remarks from the ASHRM President.

  
  

  About the Speaker
  

  Susan Russo, PHR, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-SCP

  Keynote Speaker, Trainer & Facilitator, and active SHRM leader; Master of Human Resource Management degree from Rutgers University.
  

  
  

  Website https://susanrussohr.com/about-me/
  LinkedIn profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanvrusso/
  

  Susan Russo spent over 15 years as a strategic HR leader for private and global Fortune 500 companies before pivoting to consulting and academia. Now she creates and delivers engaging leadership development programs for audiences of all sizes. Her work has been featured in multiple publications and she regularly speaks at conferences and associations. She is an Adjunct Professor of Leadership Development, Strategic Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior & Leadership and Ethical Decision Making at the Fairleigh Dickinson University Silberman College of Business. Susan earned her Master of Human Resource Management degree from the Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations. She is a certified Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR) and certified Global Professional of Human Resources (GPHR) through the Human Resources Certification Institute. She is a certified Lominger 360 Review Feedback Coach through Korn Ferry. Susan is also certified as a SHRM-SCP through the Society for Human Resource Management and is an instructor for the SHRM certification test prep course. Susan currently serves as the President of North Jersey – Rockland Chapter SHRM. 
  
  She is an established speaker for SHRM and HRCI and has published Now a Manager, Next a Leader. 

  “new quote"

  --Attendee at a previous presentation

  
  

  Continuing education credit approved: 1 PDC

  
  

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