SHRM Certification

Set Yourself Apart by Obtaining the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification

Certification not only prepares you for the challenges ahead, but also sets you on a path for further success. By earning your SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®) credential, you demonstrate that you’re invested in your career and ready to lead.

Unlike memorization-based certification credentials, SHRM certification measures an HR professional's most critical skill: the ability to apply HR principles to real-life situations. No other exam compares.

Prove your HR knowledge—and how you can apply that knowledge to your leadership skill set. Gain a platform to show you’re ready to take on the next challenge.

Get Started:

1. Determine your eligibility using the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP eligibility chart.
2. Apply for the exam. Find upcoming deadlines, exam windows and fees and submit your application.
3. Choose a SHRM certification preparation option, based on your learning style and schedule. Discover available learning options.
4. Take the exam and leverage your certification! Continue ongoing learning and development through recertification.

The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credentials are:

Competency-Based. SHRM certification tests your ability to apply your knowledge on the job. After all, HR is about how you effectively implement your knowledge in the workplace every day.

Relevant. SHRM certifications directly link to on-the-job scenarios and realistic work situations.

Universally Applicable. Built upon one comprehensive SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge, SHRM certification is applicable across industries, geographic borders, job responsibilities and career levels.

Accredited. The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams are accredited by the Buros Center for Testing, asserting that the HR credentials meet the highest standards in testing. 

Backed by SHRM. SHRM certification is the only HR certification offered by the world’s largest HR membership organization.

Upcoming SHRM Certification Prep Courses Sponsored by  RI SHRM

Click HERE for more information and to register for this class.		Click HERE for more information and to register for this class.
Fall 2026		Fall 2026
September 1 - November 17, 2026		September 2 - November 18, 2026
Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 PM		Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 PM
Virtual via ZOOM		Online-Zoom (First Class In Person)
Spring 2027		Spring 2027
Dates TBD		Dates TBD
Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 PM		Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 PM
Virtual via Zoom		Online-Zoom (First Class In Person)

SHRM Certification Windows

The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams are offered during two windows each year. When applying for the exam, you must apply during the application period that coincides with your testing window. Applications must be received by the standard deadline for each window. Click here to review exam options - SHRM EXAM INFORMATION

Whether you are a SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP candidate, or a manager seeking training for your staff, our course can help you accomplish your certification and professional development goals. 

If you have unanswered questions about SHRM's Competency-Based Certification, you are highly encouraged to go to http://SHRMcertification.org to learn more!