Human Resources SHRM Certification
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Tricia Scepansky Director, Community and Professional Programs Workforce and Economic Development Email 610-359-7355
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SHRM Certification prepares you for any HR challenge.
The College’s SHRM Certification course prepares you for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP examinations; continues your professional development in the human resource field; and awards the SHRM Certificate of Achievement.
SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 300,000+ members in more than 165 countries. SHRM certifications are unique, as they are the only behavioral competency-based programs in the field. Now more than ever, HR is critical in rebuilding our workforce and when you become SHRM-certified, you are proving that you have the dedication, skills and credibility to lead this evolution.
Potential job titles that result from getting your certification:
- HR Directors
- HR Managers
- HR Vice Presidents
- HR Researchers
- HR Consultants
- And more…
Through this course, you will:
- Learn from expert, SHRM-certified instructors who provide expertise, insights and one-on-one guidance.
- Acquire the knowledge and understand the behavioral competencies you need to prepare to pass the exam.
- Network, share experiences, and discuss best practices with a diverse group of HR professionals.
- Stay on track to earn your certification with a structured learning experience.
Course details:
Course length: 36 hours
Registration and Materials cost: $1,250
Dates and Modality:
Classroom/Face-to-Face (CP/SCP)
CRN 2487
Tuesday
September 18 - December 19
6-9 p.m.
Marple Campus
*Please read testing registration information below, deadlines are soon don't miss out.
Upon completion of this certification course, you may take the Certification Exam for either the SHRM-CP or the SHRM-SCP certifications:
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP):
For HR professionals who are engaged primarily in operational roles—implementing policies, serving as the HR point of contact for staff and stakeholders, and/or performing day-to-day HR functions.
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP):
For HR professionals at a senior level who operate primarily in strategic roles—developing policies and strategies, overseeing the execution of HR operations, analyzing performance metrics, and/or contributing to the alignment of HR strategies to organizational goals.
Exam Schedule
First Test Window: May 1 - July 15, 2023
| APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED | EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE | STANDARD DEADLINE |
|---|---|---|
| January 4, 2023 | March 18, 2023 | April 8, 2023 |
Exam application deadlines close at 11:59 PM, ET.
Second Test Window: Dec. 1, 2023 - Feb. 15, 2024
| APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED | EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE | STANDARD DEADLINE |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2023 | September 11, 2023 | November 9, 2023 |