The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is an organization of more than 300,000 human resource professionals in 165 countries which impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally.
SHRM has established two behavioral competency-based certifications: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Earning these credentials make you a recognized expert and leader in human resources. To find out which certification is right for you, visit the SHRM website, SHRM.org.
Effective preparation is key to passing the SHRM certification exams. The UWM SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Test Prep course is an intensive thirteen-week program that gives you a coach, a strategy, a structure and the support you need to be successful.
This course includes:
- SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP
- Four monthly live online, interactive evening classes
- Additional live online review sessions
- A curated collection of study tools, templates and articles on critical HR topics
- Practice tests with interactive review
- A team comprised of the instructor-coach and fellow HR professionals driving toward a mutual goal
Learn more about this course and get your questions answered by registering for the free Information Session – SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Test Prep.
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Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Gain one-on-one guidance from a SHRM-certified instructor to help you
comprehend and learn to apply your new HR knowledge. - Maximize your studies with the proven 2022 SHRM Learning System that
dynamically adjusts to student interaction and unique knowledge gaps. - Acquire the knowledge and understand the behavioral competencies you need to prepare to pass the exam.
- Network and collaborate with peers to share real-life examples and bring HR knowledge and competencies to life.
- Stay on track to earn your certification with a structured learning experience and valuable instructor/class support.
Course Outline/Topics
Week One
- Introduction
- HR Competencies
- Talent Acquisition and Retention
Week Two
- Talent Acquisition and Retention
- Employee Engagement
Week Three
- Learning and Development
- Total Rewards
Week Four
- Total Rewards
- Organizational Effectiveness and Development
Week Five
- Structure of the HR Function
- Workforce Management
Week Six
- Employee Relations
- Technology and Data
Week Seven
- Technology and Data
- HR in the Global Context
Week Eight
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Risk Management
Week Nine
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- U.S. Employment Laws and Regulations
Week Ten
- U.S. Employment Laws and Regulations
Week Eleven
- Business and HR Strategy
Week Twelve
- Review
Week Thirteen
- Final Exam and Discussion
Who Should Attend
This 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
Advance your career. For those not seeking certification, the SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP 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 HR competencies and increase productivity.
Prerequisites
See SHRM.org for certification requirements and eligibility to take SHRM certification exams.
In general, these requirements include:
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification applicants must show that they have worked in an HR role for more than 1,000 hours within a calendar year, which equates to one year of experience.
- HR experience may be in an HR-exempt or nonexempt capacity.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification applicants with a graduate degree (or global equivalency) in HR must currently be employed in an HR role.
- HR experience may be classified directly as working in an HR role or indirectly by consulting, educating or researching HR practices linked specifically to human resource management.
- SHRM membership is not required.
Instructor
Bill Jackson has worked in the field of human resources for almost 20 years, with experience spanning talent acquisition, employee relations, total rewards and learning and development. He specializes in organizational design/development, talent management, strategy planning/alignment, DEI and continuous improvement.… read more