SHRM Learning System® for SHRM-CP™ and SHRM-SCP™ Certification Preparation

The new SHRM certification recognizes that HR professionals are at the core of leading organizational success. It ensures that the HR professional possesses the relevant HR knowledge required for today's workplace.

Knowledge

SHRM conducted an intensive research study to define, in addition to competencies, the body of applied skills and knowledge that is relevant to today's global HR professional. HR knowledge has been grouped by common themes into four knowledge domains.

1. People: Talent Acquisition & Retention; Employee Engagement; Learning & Development; and Total Rewards

1. Organization: Structure of the HR Function; Organizational Effectiveness & Development; Workforce management; Employee Relations; and Technology & Data

1. Workplace: HR in the Global Context; Diversity & Inclusion; Risk Management; Corporate Social Responsibility; and Employment Law & Regulations (U.S. only)

1. Strategy: Business & HR Strategy

In-person Instruction:

• Dates: September 2, 2025 - December 9, 2025
• Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Cost:$1600 ($100 discount for Early Bird Registration)
• Location: Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Rd. Center Valley, PA
• Register

Virtual Instruction:

Option 1:

• Date: September 2, 2025 - December 2, 2025 (no class 11/25)
• Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Delivery: Online instructor-led training via Zoom
• Registration Deadline: August 27, 2025 **Register early to receive your materials in time for class**
• Register

Option 2:

• Dates: Thursday, September 4 – December 4, 2025 (No class 11/27)
• Times: Thursdays, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
• Delivery: Live Instruction via Zoom Classroom
• Cost: $1,500 for National SHRM Members, or
  $1,600 for non-member
  Textbook is included in the registration fee

• Register

Contact ce@psu.edu for more information!