Register now for our online certification prep course and become a recognized expert in human resource management.
Advance your career and demonstrate you are the most qualified and valuable HR professional you can be when you become SHRM-certified. The SHRM Certified Professional® (SHRM-CP®) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional® (SHRM-SCP®) are the only behavioral competency-based HR certifications, proving not only what you know but also how you can apply that knowledge on the job.
Leaders in HR Certification Prep
At University of Maryland Global Campus, we are leaders in online HR training and SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preparation. As one of only 275 approved SHRM Education Partners in the world, we are committed to helping HR professionals advance their knowledge, competencies, and skills.
The online UMGC certification prep course includes a structured learning experience with a SHRM-certified instructor and both the online and print versions of the SHRM Learning System—the official certification 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.
Course content reflects the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (BASK). This course of study will in no way guarantee or assure success on the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. Students must use the most recent edition of the SHRM educational products for this course and may not use outdated materials.
How to Get Started & Important Information
Follow the five steps below to register for the online SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preparation course and take the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam.
- Determine your eligibility.
- Enroll in UMGC's SHRM Certification Preparation Course.
- Apply for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam.
- Prepare for the certification exam with expert guidance from UMGC.
- Take the exam and leverage your certification.
The full payment of $1,395 is due upon registration. You are NOT officially registered for the course until full payment has been received.
In order to pay your bill, please visit the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Prep Course webpage on our Workforce Forward platform. Then, add the course to your cart, create an account, and submit payment.
Please note: Once the digital version or the physical copies of the SHRM Learning System are accessed or opened, no refunds will be given for the course.
* Federal Financial Aid, USM Tuition Benefits and partial payment plans are not available for this course.
** If you are a military servicemember, please check with your Education Services Officer (ESO) to find out if this course can be covered by Tuition Assistance under current military rules and regulations.
Earn UMGC Credit for SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP
You can take your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification even farther at UMGC! If you earned the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification on Jan. 1, 2017 or later, you may be able to earn up to 9 undergraduate credits or up to 6 graduate credits for courses that are required as part of UMGC’s curriculum for human resource management programs. See how these certifications articulate to UMGC courses.
