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SHRM Certification Prep+ Course

SHRM Certification Prep+ Course for HR Professionals

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SHRM-CP® & SHRM-SCP® •EARN THE NEW STANDARD IN HR CERTIFICATION

The Program

SHRM Partnership

Ensure you're prepared with our course designed for SHRM credential candidates. Expand and test your knowledge and practical, real-life competencies in areas critical for HR career success.

, offer growth, advancement and recognition. These credentials are based on extensive global research involving employers, academics, and practicing HR professionals at all levels to ensure they maintain an industry-leading level of excellence and relevance in this ever-evolving profession.

By becoming SHRM certified, you prove your knowledge, competency and value to colleagues and to employers looking for a competitive edge in today's global economy. Wherever your career takes you, your SHRM certification will define you as an HR expert and leader.

This intensive 12-week/36-hour program combines expert instruction with the SHRM Certification Prep System®, so you will learn faster, retain more knowledge and stay on track for success on the exam.

Why Enroll in Our SHRM Prep Course...

Offered live online in partnership with SHRM, the curriculum provided in the SHRM Certification Prep System is designed by global subject matter experts and covers the entire SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge® (SHRM BASK®).

The SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® certifications are built upon the which is more than an exam outline. It defines the standards for knowledge, strategies and competencies required for effective HR professionals around the world.

To maintain this level of excellence and relevancy, SHRM brought together some of the best minds in the HR profession to define 8 behavioral competencies and 14 functional areas that every HR professional should know.

Throughout the program HR professionals are encouraged to acquire the Applied Skills and Knowledge they'll need to effectively perform their jobs and achieve career success. Our SHRM Certification Prep+ course is designed to help you learn and retain the material effectively and efficiently by combining the best exam preparation system with expert instruction and peer discussion.

CSUDH's SHRM Certification Prep+ course offers you a preparation course to help meet your needs and increase your success on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams.

PASS RATESNationalPartner AverageCSUDH
SHRM Test WindowSHRM-CPSHRM-SCPSHRM-CPSHRM-SCPSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP
May 1 – July 15, 202371%54%74%59%N/AN/A
Dec 1, 2023 – February 15, 202470%69%25%53%56%0%
May 1 – July 15, 2024N/AN/A73%59%75%40%

Benefits to You

You'll benefit from:

  • An experienced, SHRM-certified instructor.
  • The SHRM Certification Prep System, historically ranked the #1 HR certification prep tool.
  • Ability to acquire the knowledge and understand the behavioral competencies to help you prepare for the exam.
  • A structured learning experience that keeps you on track.
  • Opportunities to network and learn from your peers.
  • Eligibility for tuition reimbursement.
  • Earning up to 36 professional development credits (PDCs) if you are attending this program for professional development only.

Benefits to Your Employer

Certification benefits your entire organization:

  • It demonstrates that your HR professionals have mastered the application of HR technical and behavioral competencies.
  • Certification prepares your HR staff to assume greater leadership roles and contribute to the strategic direction of your organization.
  • Exam preparation helps HR professionals bring new ideas to your organization that will help drive success.
  • It helps create a common HR language that optimizes consistency and effectiveness.
  • Certification is relevant worldwide, as exams cover the global SHRM BASK®.

Who Should Attend

Our online certification preparation course is designed primarily for individuals seeking SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification. Certification is a great choice for HR professionals who want to:

  • Increase their knowledge
  • Advance their skills
  • Earn recognition from the global community

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.
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Advance Your Career

Not sure about certification, but still want to improve your HR skills to meet the demands of today’s world of work? Then CSUDH’s SHRM Certification Prep+ course 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.

Study Tools

SHRM Certification Prep System Product Highlights

SHRM Certificate Prep System (kit with book, software and website)Preparation Tools Designed for Success

The SHRM Certification Prep System is the official SHRM certification prep tool. This interactive roadmap 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 BASK, 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.

As an official SHRM Education Partner, weare able tobuild our course on the SHRM Certification Prep System, giving you access to the most effective and up-to-date exam preparation tools available.

  • Effective and proven.Candidates who use the SHRM Certification Prep System consistently beat the average exam pass rate.
  • One source for knowledge and application.All the study tools you need to learn, reinforce, and test your knowledge.
  • Most current and relevant.The SHRM Certification Prep System has been updated to align with the SHRMBASK.
  • Convenient 24/7 online accessto your study tools from any mobile device, tablet, or computer.

View SHRM Certification Prep System Product Details and Features ►

SHRM Certification Prep Program Costs

The cost for the course includes the SHRM Certification Prep System® print modules, access to the Online Learning Center, including a wealth of supplemental study materials, and 36 hours of instructor-led classroom instruction. Please see the schedule/costs page for the latest cost information.

You may qualify for tuition reimbursement from your employer. 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.

Electronic access to SHRM Certification Prep System will be issued before the course begins. The print modules of the SHRM Certification Prep System will be delivered to the students home address on file with the CCPE Registration Office approximately 10 business days after enrollment. No refunds after course materials have been shipped/issued to student.

Registration deadlines apply: see program schedule.

SHRM Certification Prep Testimonials

The course is a great investment in your growth as a professional. The time you spend on the learning material will pay off in more ways than one. Great course, exceptional coach.

—Maria P. (Fall 2025)

The course offers everything to get ready for the SHRM the professor gave it simplicity and I have a peace of mind knowing that I was able to grasp all areas of the course and HR to be able to take exam.

—Karen B. (Spring 2025)

This course is a MUST when you're considering taking the SHRM exam. The professor is knowledgeable and able to incorporate real-world examples so the material is more relatable.

—Anonymous (Spring 2025)

I highly recommend the prep course as a way to immerse in the SHRM materials and understand the content. I don't know how I would have prepared without my time I invested. The course really helps with accountability in studying and showing up to be prepared.

—Usa L. (Spring 2025)

I have taken a few other prep courses but this one was the best one! Jeanie really went beyond and was amazing. She created a great connection with everyone in the class, offered an extra situational judgement practice class, and is such an amazing ally for us! I cannot thank you enough!

—Tomoko C. (Spring 2025)

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HR Instructor Profiles

HRM Faculty

Jim Vigneau, HRM FacultyJames D. Vigneau, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
HR Consultant and Director of HR and Administration for Peppermint Ridge

Jeanie Talbot, HRM FacultyJeanie Talbot, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP
Principal Consultant of Talbot HR Solutions, with over 20 years of human resource consulting/training experience, including 18 years with CSUDH.

Gen Perez, HRM FacultyGenoveva "Gen" Perez
HR Director, Ace Clearwater

Linda Nespole, HRM FacultyLinda Nespole
Executive Level Human Resources Leader with more than 20 yrs of progressively responsible success.

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