SHRM–CP & SHRM-SCP Certification

How to Register!

Enroll in SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Certification Prep Course today by visiting http://higherreach.polk.edu/modules/shop/index.html?

action=courseBrowse&CatalogID=10 and clicking on the link to your preferred course.

The class will be held at the Clear Springs Campus: 310 Technology Drive, Bartow, FL 33830 Contact the Professional Development Team at BTI@polk.edu or 863-297-1010

Tuition: $1295

The new SHRM certification recognizes that HR professionals are at the core of leading organizational success. It is built upon one singular body of knowledge designed to elevate the HR profession around the world. It en-sures that the HR professional possesses the relevant HR knowledge re-quired for today's workplace, but it goes one step further. The SHRM certi-fication tests the HR professional's competencies - the ability to put knowledge to work through critical thinking and application. Establish yourself as a globally-recognized human resource expert by earn-ing the new standard in HR Certification: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Expand and test your knowledge and practical, real-life competencies in areas criti-cal for HR career success. This program combines expert instruction with the SHRM Learning Sys-tem® for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, so you will learn faster, retain more knowledge and stay on track for success on the exam. Whether you are seeking certification or simply want to improve your HR skills, the SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP course pro-vides a comprehensive and accelerated option for professional develop-ment. Participants gain a generalist viewpoint, refresh key ideas and con-cepts, strengthen their understanding of core competencies and increase productivity. Long after completing the course, Learning System materials will serve as a valuable day-to-day resource manual, providing answers to a wide range of HR challenges.

Who should enroll: HR professionals qualified under SHRM requirements for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification who

are preparing for the exam. Individuals who want advanced education and training for a successful HR career. HR professionals wanting a broader education or to update their HR knowledge. HR professionals who want to enhance their marketability by gaining current HR knowledge.

SHRM-CP AND SHRM-SCP ELIGIBLITY CHART

In order to be eligible to sit for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam, an applicant must meet the specific educational and work

experience criteria, outlined below:

Why SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP

This is an exciting and pivotal time in the HR profession. Now, more than ever, HR teams are required to assume a greater leadership role, contributing to the strategic direction of their organization. The profession is no longer just about what you know - but how you do your job. SHRM certification is poised to become the new standard for HR professionals around the globe, as it is among the first HR certifications that is focused on teaching and testing the practical, real-life information HR professionals need to excel in their careers today, including knowledge, skills and behavioral competencies. The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP encourage HR professionals to acquire the competencies and knowledge they'll need to effectively perform their jobs and achieve career success, now and in the future. This certifica-tion, built with employers in mind, will help set the global standard for excellence in HR and grow certifica-tion throughout the HR profession.

Universal Skills and Recognition: The new HR certification is relevant worldwide, giving professionals the recognition and flexibility to use their knowledge, skills and competencies anywhere. Knowledge and Competency: The new HR certification tests HR knowledge as well as competency to ensure the professional's ability to demonstrate not only what they know, but what they can do with this knowledge in situations they encounter. Developed with Employers in Mind: The new HR certification is based on in-depth research focused on and supported by global employers and business leaders and reflects what HR professionals need to know to lead the profession. Expanded Eligibility and Inclusivity: The new HR certification recognizes the diversity in the HR profes-sion. The eligibility requirements are more reflective of HR roles, the cost of the exam is lower and the test windows have been extended for better accessibility and flexibility. Focus on You: The new HR certification is your credential, based on the current HR landscape. This certification is 100% focused on the knowledge and competencies all HR professionals need to lead in today's global business community.

More information regarding eligibility can be found at:

http://www.shrm.org/shrmcertification/about/eligibilitycriteria/pages/default.aspx