Need funding or approval?
Pursuing your career goals can be particularly challenging right now. To help support you, here are a few ideas for funding your certification journey.
- Check with your employer to see if funding options, such as tuition reimbursement, are available.
- Download our “Approach Your Boss” toolkit to help you get the conversation started.
Upcoming Classes
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Support and Guidance from SHRM Certified Instructors
Tap into the expertise and guidance of our highly experienced, SHRM-certified instructors who are ready to work with you to make sure you are prepared for success on your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam.
Register now. Classes fill quickly, don’t miss your spot!
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Your journey toward SHRM certification can now be done 100% online.
Like many HR professionals worldwide, you’re likely adjusting to new routines, schedules and working situations to accommodate global health concerns. We understand how challenging that can be navigate and want to let you know
we’re here to help.
It’s more important than ever to take a step back and refocus on your personal well-being and goals. And if one of your goals includes continued HR advancement, our fully online courses can help you get there. You’ll get all the benefits of an in-person classroom experience with live instruction from a certified instructor, as well as interaction and discussions with fellow HR professionals, but in the comfort of your own home.
And once you’ve completed our course, you can continue your journey to SHRM certification by taking the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam at home, with SHRM’s new live
remote proctoring exam option.
Benefits of Virtual Courses
Do you wish you could prepare for your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam with the guidance of an expert instructor,
without leaving home? Attend one of our live, virtual, instructor-led certification prep courses. Our instructors are all SHRM-certified and dedicated to helping you succeed on exam day.
Join our digital learning community and increase your chances of passing your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. Instructors will be on hand to answer your questions, guide you through interactive discussions, review sample test questions and provide exclusive test-taking tips.
Registration includes the
2021 SHRM Learning System—the official cert prep tool, now updated with retired exam questions and a digital copy of
Ace Your SHRM Exam: A Guide to Success on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Exams by Nancy Woolever, SHRM-SCP.
Benefits of Cert Prep Through A Local Partner
We proudly serve this community and have helped countless HR professionals in earn their credential and achieve career goals. Our locally certified instructors live and work in this community and truly understand your needs. We are in this together and look forward to helping you succeed.
SHRM Certification Prep and Exam Seat Package
- As a special convenience to our students, you can pay for the exam and an instructor-led prep course through.
- Pay for your SHRM certification exam and an instructor-led prep course in one easy step.
Testimonials
“The SHRM Learning System is an outstanding certification prep program! My instructor brought the material alive with his 30+ years as a successful HR practitioner. The classroom discussions were always lively, and the opportunity to network with HR peers was wonderful. I highly recommend the SHRM Education Partner Program to anyone contemplating the certification exam. I am thrilled to be a SHRM-SCP, and I credit the course for my success.”
– SHRM Learning System Course Participant
Recertification
Already Certified? Earn Recertification Credits
You’ve already invested the time and hard work to earn your credentials, don’t let your certification slip away. We are your trusted source for recertification credits. Brush up your skills and earn up to 36 professional development credits (PDCs) by attending our SHRM Learning System course.
Did you know SHRM is continuously updating and improving the recertification process? Download the
Recertification Handbook for all the details.
SHRM Learning System-Product Highlights
A Course Designed for Your Success
Enhance your learning experience with premier tools that complement our course! The SHRM Learning System offers personalized learning that dynamically adjusts based on your progress and proficiency.
This program is designed to help you apply HR knowledge and competencies to real-life situations and advance your career while offering;
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Effective and Proven Results
- Designed specifically for adult learners, this interactive system combines in-depth HR knowledge with real-life situations to help you master the material and set you up for success on your certification exam.
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Personalized Approach
- The SHRM Learning System dynamically serves up the content and tools you need to fill your unique gaps. It presents topics in bite-sized pieces so you can study anytime and anywhere that fits into your schedule.
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Current and Relevant Topics
- Be prepared for today’s complex HR challenges. The globally applicable content helps you master the SHRM BoCK and learn everything you need to be a forward-thinking, strategic and effective HR professional.
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Resources to Boost Exam Confidence
- Supplement your class time learning with more than 2,000 practice questions, flashcards and Quickstart videos. Maximize your exam readiness with a Practice Exam made up of more than 150 retired exam questions and a digital copy of Ace Your SHRM Exam: A Guide to Success on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Exams by Nancy Woolever, SHRM-SCP.
Exam Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams, you must meet specific educational and work experience criteria at the time you submit your application.
For details on eligibility requirements, visit
shrmcertification.org/eligibility.
Exam Scheduling/Deadlines
Scheduling Your Exam
For best results, schedule your certification exam for a date that is after the end of your preparation course. Apply online at
shrmcertification.org/apply.
| SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Exam Schedule |
| Exam Testing Window |
Early-Bird Application Deadline |
Standard Application Deadline |
| Spring:
May 1, 2021 - July 15, 2021 |
April 2 |
April 30 |
| Winter:
Dec. 1, 2021 – Feb. 15, 2022 |
Oct. 15 |
Nov. 9 |
Application Deadline
The early-bird deadline to apply for the window of the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP exam. Live remote proctoring is now available for SHRM certification exams, so you have the option to take your test at home or at a testing center. Apply today at
shrmcertification.org/apply.
Professional Development vs Exam Prep
Advance Your Career
Not sure about certification, but still want to improve your HR skills? Then could be the perfect fit for you. The course provides a comprehensive and accelerated option for professional development. Participants gain a generalist viewpoint, refresh key ideas and concepts, strengthen their understanding of core behavior and technical competencies and increase productivity in the workplace.
Corporate Messaging
Transform Your Team
Supporting the learning and development of your team has taken on a new importance as HR professionals are being asked to navigate increased demands. Make sure your HR team is ready for the challenge by investing in their professional development through SHRM certification—SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP.
Why SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP?
- Industry-leading accredited credentials
- Behavioral competency-based: tests expertise in applying learning on-the-job
- Upskill current workforce to overcome talent shortages on emerging trends
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SHRM Learning System-Product Details and Features
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The SHRM Learning System is the official SHRM certification prep tool. It delivers the most comprehensive, flexible and effective SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exam preparation.
Designed using a proven approach for teaching adult learners, this system helps you understand, apply and engage with behavioral competencies and HR Knowledge. Online learning modules, based on the SHRM BoCK, and interactive study tools, are incorporated into the study process to test your knowledge and decision-making skills.
There’s no better way to successfully prepare for the SHRM certification exams.
ASSESS & PLAN
Start with the 160-question assessment to establish your current knowledge and identify your gaps.
STUDY & LEARN
Maximize your study time as the system guides you through relevant, bite-sized topics based on your knowledge gaps.
APPLY & REINFORCE
Put your learning to the test with more than 2,000 practice questions, flashcards, Quickstart videos, and Competencies in Action activities.
REVIEW & SUCCEED
Boost your exam day confidence with expert test-taking tips and a cumulative post-test. Maximize your exam readiness with a Practice Exam made up of more than
150 retired exam questions, and a digital copy of
Ace Your SHRM Exam: A Guide to Success on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Exams by Nancy Woolever, SHRM-SCP.
Topics Covered
Study with learning modules that provide an in-depth exploration of the knowledge domains and behavioral competencies tested on the SHRM exams.
HR COMPETENCIES
- Leadership & Navigation
- Ethical Practice
- Business Acumen
- Consultation
- Critical Evaluation
- Relationship Management
- Global & Cultural Effectiveness
- Communication
PEOPLE
- HR Strategic Planning
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Learning & Development
- Total Rewards
ORGANIZATION
- Structure of the HR Function
- Organizational Effectiveness & Development
- Workforce Management
- Employee & Labor Relations
- Technology Management
WORKPLACE
- HR in the Global Context
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Risk Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- U.S. Employment Law & Regulations (U.S. Only)
2021 SHRM Learning System
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You are the future. Invest in yourself with SHRM Certification.
Our team of experts can help you succeed.
Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field—and a valuable asset to your organization, keeping you and your organization more competitive in today’s economy. This professional distinction sets you apart from your colleagues, proving your high level of knowledge and skills.
Increase your chances of passing your exam by attending our upcoming certification prep course. An expert, SHRM-certified instructor will be on hand to answer your questions, guide you through interactive discussions, review sample test questions and provide exclusive test-taking tips.
Course Preparation Tools Designed for Success
Registration also includes the online and print versions of the
2021 SHRM Learning System—the official cert prep tool,
now updated with retired exam questions. Designed specifically for adult learners, this interactive system combines in-depth HR knowledge with real-life situations to help you master the material and set you up for success on your exam.
I loved the instructor-led SHRM Learning System course. Rather than just teaching facts and figures, the course has improved my critical thinking skills as an HR professional.
– LISA KARAHAN, SHRM-SCP
