SHRM Certification

Move Your Career Forward with SHRM Certification

It’s time to advance. Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential not only deepens your HR expertise but also equips you to drive meaningful change within your organization. Plus, it opens doors to greater earning potential and career progression.

Why SHRM Certification Matters for Your Career

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Did you know 92% of HR executives agree that it’s important for HR professionals to be SHRM-certified in the future? *

Here’s why earning your SHRM certification in 2026 is a game-changer:

  • Boost Your HR Expertise 
    SHRM-certified HR professionals report stronger credibility among peers and senior leadership, enhancing their influence within the organization.
  • Increase Your Earning Power 
    Passing the SHRM certification exam can lead to earnings that are 14%-15% higher than those of non-certified HR peers.*
  • Advance Your Career Opportunities 
    71% of HR executives agree that SHRM certification increases the likelihood of obtaining a promotion in HR and list it as a preferred qualification. *

*Source: 2020-2021 Certification & Certification Preparation Resource Guide, SHRM

SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge® (SHRM BASK®)

4 Steps to SHRM Certification

  1. Determine your eligibility. https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification/eligibility-criteria
  2. Apply for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam.
  3. Prepare for the certification exam with expert guidance from a SHRM-certified instructor
  4. Take the exam and leverage your certification.

Become a Future-Ready HR Leader with Franklin University's SHRM Certification Prep+ Course

This course combines expert instruction with the most comprehensive and effective way to prepare for success on your SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® exam. The interactive SHRM Certification Prep System creates a personalized roadmap to help you master the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge® (SHRM BASK®) and prepare you for the SHRM certification exams.

A Course Designed for Your Success

Our SHRM-certified instructor leads you through the SHRM Certification Prep System, the official SHRM certification prep tool. This interactive roadmap delivers flexible and effective SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® exam preparation.

Designed using a proven approach for teaching adult learners, this system helps you understand, apply, and engage with behavioral competencies and HR knowledge. Interactive study tools are combined with online learning modules based on the SHRM BASK® to test your knowledge and decision-making skills.

There's no better way to successfully prepare you for the SHRM certification exams.

1. ASSESS & PLAN

Enter your projected exam date and complete four short pre-tests to establish your current understanding of SHRM BASK® topics and identify your knowledge gaps. Then watch as the Certification Prep System creates your customized study plan. You can sync your personal study plan with the course syllabus throughout your studies.

2. STUDY & LEARN

Your instructor helps lead you through your personalized study plan, designed to help you complete your studies in the most efficient way possible. Topic cards show each topic in your plan and your progress. Click on a card to access online reading content, audio segments, and interactive study tools. Simply click the "+" or "-" sign to add or remove cards to modify your study plan.

3. APPLY & REINFORCE

Put your learning to the test with more than 2,700 online practice questions and a wide range of engaging tools that include flashcards, quizzes, and more. Based on the results of your quizzes, the Certification Prep System will either guide you forward to the next topic or provide you with content and resources for more in-depth review.

4. REVIEW & SUCCEED

Finalize your studies with test-taking tips and a timed, 134-item practice exam to ensure you're ready to pass the SHRM Certification exam.

 

Upcoming Courses

 

 

Fall 2026

 

Dates: September 5, 2026 - November 21, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST (weekly for 12 weeks)

Location: Online (Zoom Link to be provided upon registration)

Cost: $1600*

 

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*Cost includes all materials

 

For questions contact Dr. Arlene Ramkissoon at arlene.ramkissoon@franklin.edu