SHRM Certification Prep Course

Linfield University's SHRM Certification prep course will help increase your success on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams.

For you:

• An experienced, SHRM-certified instructor.
• The SHRM Learning 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.

For your employer:

• 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 BoCK^™.

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®)

• For individuals performing HR or HR-related duties or pursuing a career in Human Resources (basic working knowledge in HR is recommended).
• Your current or most recent work in HR is operational in nature(i.e., implements policy, serves as HR day-to-day point person, etc.)
• Your duties tend to be specialized versus general.

For more information check the SHRM Eligibility Criteria page.

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®)

• For individuals with a work history of at least three years performing strategic level HR or HR-related duties;or for SHRM-CP credential holders who have held the credential for at least three years and are working in, or are in the process of transitioning to, a strategic level role.
• Your current or most recent work in HR is strategic in nature(i.e., develop HR policies, execute all integrated HR operations, direct the entire HR enterprise, or lead the alignment of HR strategies to organizational goals).

For more information check the SHRM Eligibility Criteria page.

The SHRM CP/SCP certification test preparation class will be conducted over 13 weeks. These weeks of online guidance are all included in this SHRM CP/SCP test preparation course through Linfield University.

• Week 1: Introduction
• Week 2: Leadership and Navigation Through the DEI
• Week 3: Relationship Management Through Global Mindset
• Week 4: Business Acumen Through Analytical Aptitude Competency
• Week 5: HR Strategic Planning and Talent Acquisition
• Week 6: Employee Engagement and Retention
• Week 7: Learning and Development, and Total Rewards
• Week 8: Structure of the HR Function, and Organizational Effectiveness and Development
• Week 9: Organizational Effectiveness and Development, and Workforce Management
• Week 10: Employee and Labor Relations, and Management Technology 
• Week 11: Managing a Global Workforce and Risk Management
• Week 12: Risk Management and Corporate and Social Responsibility
• Week 13: U.S. Employment Law and Regulations
• Week 14: Final exam handed out/Q and A

We offer the course every spring and fall term.

Yes, though typically the students of the course will choose a day each week to meet with the instructor during the evening.

For information on how and where you can take the exam check the SHRM website.