SHRM PDC pendingHRCI pendingFree
Mental Health at Work: Navigating Accommodation Requests and Employer Obligations
Credit pending Page: each Breakfast Briefing is submitted for CLE, SHRM and HRCI credit; credit for live webcast attendance only.
Free SHRM PDCs in October 2026
44 free upcoming webinars in October 2026 (from today on) say they offer SHRM PDCs, from 16 providers. 28 state an exact amount, adding up to 27.5 PDCs. 20 say credit is approved and 10 say it is pending. Every card links to the provider's own page.
1 SHRM PDC1 HRCI creditFree
E-Verify for Federal Contractors (USCIS webinar)
Eligible (per provider) USCIS lists this session under "For Professional Development Credit (PDC)"; trainings are eligible for 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI credit.
1 SHRM PDCFree
Less Chasing, More Hiring: How to Build a Process That Keeps Moving
Credit approved Page: approved for 1 SHRM PDC. Sponsored by Spark Hire.
1 SHRM PDC1 HRCI creditFree
E-Verify for Existing Users (USCIS webinar)
Eligible (per provider) USCIS lists this session under "For Professional Development Credit (PDC)"; trainings are eligible for 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI credit.
1 SHRM PDCFree
Keep It Simple: How to Reduce Unnecessary Workplace Complexity
Credit approved Page: SHRM certification approved this webinar for 1 PDC; program code given at the end. Sponsored by Paycom.
1 SHRM PDC1 HRCI creditFree
E-Verify+: Reducing Employer Burden (USCIS webinar)
Eligible (per provider) USCIS lists this session under "For Professional Development Credit (PDC)"; trainings are eligible for 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI credit.
SHRM PDC pendingHRCI pendingFree
Montana Employment Law: New Trails, Old Troubles, and Practical Solutions
Credit pending Page: 'HRCI, SHRM and CLE certifications are pending.'
1 SHRM PDC1 HRCI General creditFree
HR Academy: RxSolutions - National Pharmacy Practice
Credit approved Page: approved for 1 (HR General) HRCI recertification credit hour; valid for 1 SHRM PDC.
SHRM PDC pendingHRCI pendingFree
Money Matters: Now Boarding — Your Guide to International Pay Data Reporting
Credit pending Page: "HRCI and SHRM — The firm is submitting this webinar for credit." Amount not stated.
1 SHRM PDCFree
Beyond the Home: HR’s Role in Domestic Violence Support and Workplace Preparedness
Credit approved Page: SHRM certification approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP recertification; program code given at the end. Sponsored by JJ Keller & Associates. HRCI credit not stated.
1 SHRM PDCFree
College to Career Ready: Building Civility and Durable Skills for the Future of Work
Credit approved Page: SHRM certification approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP recertification; program code given at the end. HRCI credit not stated.
1 SHRM PDC1 HRCI General creditFree
Measuring What Matters: People Development Metrics
Credit approved Page: viewing in its entirety qualifies for 1 recertification credit hour (HRCI, SHRM); FAQ says approved webinars carry HRCI/SHRM general credit; attend at least 50 minutes.
1 SHRM PDC1 HRCI creditFree
Form I-9 Document Training (USCIS webinar)
Eligible (per provider) USCIS lists this session under "For Professional Development Credit (PDC)"; trainings are eligible for 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI credit.
1 SHRM PDCFree
Countdown to Unbundling: What You Need to Know for 2027
Credit approved Page: approved for 1 SHRM PDC. Sponsored by Maven Clinic.
1 SHRM PDC pending1 HRCI pendingFree
Strategies for surviving year-end reporting
Credit pending Registration page: "Pending approval for 1 HRCI, 1 SHRM, and 1 CPE credit." ADP: credits for live attendance only.
SHRM PDC: amount not statedHRCI: amount not statedFree
Boosting Performance Without the Burnout: Talking Tech, Benefits and the Science of Excellence With Dr. Greg Wells
Eligible (per provider) HCI says its free webcasts earn HRCI and SHRM credits; per-session amounts are not listed.
SHRM PDC pendingHRCI pendingFree
A Year-End Audit of Multistate and Remote Work Risks
Credit pending Page: 'HRCI, SHRM and CLE certifications are pending.'
1 SHRM PDCFree
What's Keeping HR Leaders Up at Night? Technology Strategies for 2027
Credit approved Page: approved for 1 SHRM PDC. Part of SHRM's Pain Points Workshop. Sponsored by Software Advice.
SHRM PDC pendingHRCI pendingFree
PAGA Two Years After the Reforms of 2024
Credit pending Page: "HRCI and SHRM — The firm is submitting this webinar for credit." Amount not stated.
1 SHRM PDC1 HRCI General creditFree
The AI Pay Paradox: Smarter Decisions, Better Outcomes
Credit approved Page: approved for 1 HR (General) HRCI credit hour; WorldatWork approved by SHRM to offer 1 PDC.
1 SHRM PDCFree
Reducible & Irreducible Work: What Should HR Do Next?
Credit approved Page: approved for 1 SHRM PDC. Sponsored by OneDigital.
1 SHRM PDCFree
[Demo] Simplify Global Employment with Alfie
Credit approved Page: approved for 1 SHRM PDC. Product demo sponsored by Pebl.
SHRM PDC: amount not statedHRCI: amount not statedFree
One Size Does Not Fit All: How to Make AI Coaching Work for Your Organization
Eligible (per provider) HCI says its free webcasts earn HRCI and SHRM credits; per-session amounts are not listed.
1 SHRM PDC1 HRCI creditFree
Form I-9 Document Training (USCIS webinar)
Eligible (per provider) USCIS lists this session under "For Professional Development Credit (PDC)"; trainings are eligible for 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI credit.
1 SHRM PDC1 HRCI creditFree
E-Verify+: Reducing Employer Burden (USCIS webinar)
Eligible (per provider) USCIS lists this session under "For Professional Development Credit (PDC)"; trainings are eligible for 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI credit.
0.5 SHRM PDCsFree
How to Curb Leave Misuse and Reduce FMLA Risk
Credit approved Page: SHRM certification approved this webinar for 0.5 PDC toward SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP recertification; program code given at the end. Sponsored by Unum. HRCI credit not stated.
SHRM PDC: amount not statedHRCI: amount not statedFree
The Workforce of the Future: Comparing AI Frontier Companies to Everyone Else
Eligible (per provider) HCI says its free webcasts earn HRCI and SHRM credits; per-session amounts are not listed.
SHRM PDC: amount not statedHRCI: amount not statedFree
Redefining Health and Wellness in Today’s Workplace
Credit approved Page: "Each program is valid for 0.5 / 1 PDC for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP" and "pre-approved for 0.5 / 1" HRCI credit. The page does not give the amount for each session.
1 SHRM PDC1 HRCI creditFree
E-Verify Overview (USCIS webinar)
Eligible (per provider) USCIS lists this session under "For Professional Development Credit (PDC)"; trainings are eligible for 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI credit.
1 SHRM PDC1 HRCI Business creditFree
OWN IT: Communicating in Times of Change and AI
Credit approved Page: each webinar offers 1 HRCI Business credit and 1 SHRM PDC; attendance and participation requirements apply.
1 SHRM PDCFree
Decision Fatigue: How Too Many Choices Disrupt Business
Credit approved Page: SHRM certification approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP recertification; program code given at the end. Sponsored by Paycom. HRCI credit not stated.
1 SHRM PDC1 HRCI creditFree
Form I-9 Overview (USCIS webinar)
Eligible (per provider) USCIS lists this session under "For Professional Development Credit (PDC)"; trainings are eligible for 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI credit.
1 SHRM PDCFree
AI in Hiring: What’s Really Working for Employers
Credit approved Page: SHRM certification approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP recertification; program code given at the end. Sponsored by ZipRecruiter. HRCI credit not stated.
SHRM PDC: amount not statedHRCI: amount not statedFree
Beyond the Paycheck: What It Really Takes to Get Leave Pay Right
Eligible (per provider) HCI says its free webcasts earn HRCI and SHRM credits; per-session amounts are not listed.
1 SHRM PDC1 HRCI creditFree
E-Verify for Federal Contractors (USCIS webinar)
Eligible (per provider) USCIS lists this session under "For Professional Development Credit (PDC)"; trainings are eligible for 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI credit.
1 SHRM PDC1 HRCI General creditFree
4 Ways to Make Total Rewards More Visible, Valuable and Used
Credit approved Page: approved for 1 HR (General) HRCI credit hour and 1 SHRM PDC.
SHRM PDC pendingHRCI pendingFree
The New Section 503: What Changed, What Remains, and What Contractors Should Do Next
Credit pending Page: "This program is pending SHRM & HRCI credits."
1 SHRM PDCFree
HR Horror Stories: 5 Leadership Mistakes That Are Killing Your Culture
Credit approved Page: SHRM certification approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP recertification; program code given at the end. Sponsored by Culture Partners. HRCI credit not stated.
SHRM PDC: amount not statedHRCI: amount not statedFree
Beyond Hiring: Solving HR's Leadership Crisis
Eligible (per provider) achieve: live sessions offered at no charge are eligible for SHRM and HRCI recertification credits; amount not stated.
1 SHRM PDC pending1 HRCI pendingFree
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Year-end updates and compliance considerations
Credit pending Registration page: "Pending approval for 1 HRCI, 1 SHRM, and 1 CPE credit." ADP: credits for live attendance only.
1 SHRM PDCFree
Caregiving Is Quietly Breaking Your Best People: What HR Is Missing About the Sandwich Generation
Credit approved Page: SHRM certification approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP recertification; program code given at the end. Sponsored by CareBenefits by Care. HRCI credit not stated.
1 SHRM PDCFree
Caregiving and the Workplace: Keeping Talent Connected to Work
Credit approved Page: SHRM certification approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP recertification; program code given at the end. Sponsored by JJ Keller & Associates. HRCI credit not stated.
1 SHRM PDC pending1 HRCI pendingFree
New York's New Personnel File Access Law: What Employers Need to Know
Credit pending Page: pending for 1 hour of SHRM PDCs and pending with HRCI for 1 hour of PHR, GPHR and SPHR recertification credit.
SHRM PDC pendingHRCI pendingFree
FP Policy Pulse (pre-election special edition)
Credit pending Page: "HRCI and SHRM — The firm is submitting this webinar for credit." Amount not stated.
Providers with free PDC webinars in October 2026
Amundsen Davis (1)USCIS E-Verify & Form I-9 (9)SHRM (sponsored webinars) (13)Littler (2)Marsh McLennan Agency (1)Fisher Phillips (3)SHRM (1)BizLibrary (1)ADP (2)Human Capital Institute (HCI) (4)WorldatWork (2)Civility Partners (1)SYN Learning Institute (1)Constangy (1)achieve Engagement (1)FordHarrison (1)
HR conferences in October 2026
Bigger blocks of credit, usually paid. Credit details only where the organizer lists them.
| Dates | Conference | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20–22, 2026 | HR Technology Conference & Exposition 2026 Industry conference · Mandalay Bay | Las Vegas, NV in-person |
| Oct 21–23, 2026 | 2026 MISHRM State Conference SHRM state council / chapter | Grand Rapids, MI in-person |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Littler 2026 New York Regional Employer Conference Law firm | New York, NY in-person |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Littler 2026 Nevada Regional Employer Conference Law firm · JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa | Las Vegas, NV in-person |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Littler 2026 Philadelphia Regional Employer Conference Law firm · Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center | Philadelphia, PA in-person |
| Oct 27, 2026 | isolved People Heroes Tour: Dallas Vendor event | Dallas, TX in-person |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4th Annual Oregon SHRM Fall Conference SHRM state council / chapter | Canyonville, OR in-person |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Littler Sacramento Breakfast Briefing: New Laws, New Lawsuits for California Employers as 2027 Looms Law firm · Hyatt Regency Sacramento | Sacramento, CA in-person |
Free on-demand PDCs you can add any month
No live date: watch or listen when it suits you. Credit wording is quoted from each provider's page.
1 SHRM PDC + 1 HRCI credit (per provider)Ethics-themedFree
Beyond Values: Building an Ethical Business Environment (HRCI Ethics Credit)
Page title says "HRCI Ethics Credit". Page: "Each webinar is eligible for one recertification credit for both SHRM and HRCI. To receive the recertification information, please be sure to watch for a code at the end of the webinar." No fee is shown on the page. Verified 2026-10-20.
1 SHRM PDC (approved)Ethics-themedFree
Black Mirror: The Ethics of AI in HR
Page: "Available On Demand"; SHRM approved this webinar for 1 PDC; sponsored by Paylocity. Ethics-themed (bias, privacy, transparency in AI). HRCI credit not stated, so check with HRCI before using it for the ethics requirement. Verified 2026-10-20.
At least 0.5 SHRM PDC + 0.5 HRCI credit per episode (per provider)Free
Good Morning, HR (weekly podcast)
Page: "Each episode of Good Morning, HR is eligible for at least half a recertification credit for both SHRM and HRCI. To receive the recertification information, listen for the code during the commercial break!" Hosted by Mike Coffey (Imperative). New episodes weekly; episode 274 was published Oct 15, 2026. Verified 2026-10-20.
1 hour SHRM + HRCI credit per webinar (per provider)Free
Own Your Growth: Women's Leadership Series (past sessions on demand)
Page: "Each webinar is complimentary, approved for one hour of SHRM and HRCI credit for our US audience, and available live and on demand." The 2026 live dates (Mar 4, May 13, Jul 22) have passed; past sessions are on demand. Verified 2026-10-20.
1 SHRM PDC + 1 hour HRCI (approved)Free
The Data-Driven Future: Benchmarking Benefits and the Rise of AI
Page: "Available On-Demand"; "approved for one hour of recertification credit through HRCI and SHRM"; SHRM approved this webinar for 1 PDC. Sponsored by Gallagher. Verified 2026-10-20.
1 SHRM PDC (approved)Free
Preparing for 2027 Annual Enrollment
Page: "Available On-Demand"; SHRM approved this webinar for 1 PDC. Sponsored by Gallagher. HRCI credit not stated. Verified 2026-10-20.
1 SHRM PDC (approved)Free
Control Costs, Manage Pharmacy and Strengthen Your Strategy
Page: "Available On-Demand"; SHRM approved this webinar for 1 PDC. Sponsored by Gallagher. HRCI credit not stated. Verified 2026-10-20.
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