Offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the SHRM Professional Online Program at Cal State LA Downtown prepares individuals for both the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) exams. Earning a SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential allows individuals to become recognized experts and leaders in the HR field by delivering a high level of knowledge and skills with distinct benefits to their organizations. This program is also for those individuals who need recertification credits required by SHRM, and for those not interested in SHRM certification, but simply want to improve their HR skills and continue their professional development.
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The SHRM Online Professional Program is designed for human resource professionals who:
- Seek SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Wish to earn the recertification credits required by SHRM. Individuals enrolled in this program can earn up to 36 Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
- Want to improve/update their HR skills by gaining a generalist viewpoint, refreshing key ideas and concepts, strengthening their understanding of core behavior and technical competencies, and increasing productivity in the workplace.
- Want to increase their value in their workplace and/or in the global HR marketplace.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Professional Program at Cal State LA Downtown prepares individuals for both the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) exams. Upon completion of the program, those who are eligible will be better prepared to take their SHRM exams and achieve career success.
Cal State LA's SHRM Professional Program uses a curriculum designed by global subject matter experts and covers the entire SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge™ (SHRM BoCK™). Expert instruction, encouragement, and peer discussion, combined with the best exam preparation system, will result in individuals learning and retaining the material effectively and efficiently.
Register for a SHRM Professional Program virtual information session on Monday, February 17. (The form is forthcoming.)
The cost for the SHRM Professional Program is $1,349.
The program cost includes electronic course materials. The electronic course materials will be emailed to you during the first week of the program.
Federal financial aid is not currently available for the SHRM Exam Preparation Program. However, you can apply for a private student loan.
The SHRM Online Program Schedule for Fall 2025 is:
September 9 through October 18 (Twice per week for 6 weeks. A detailed schedule is forthcoming.)
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Enroll in the SHRM Online Program.
Participants will receive a digital Certificate of Completion upon completion of the program.
If you encounter technical difficulties enrolling in the SHRM Online Program, please email the College of Professional and Global Education Enrollment Services for assistance.
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For more information about the SHRM Test Preparation Program, please contact the Cal State LA Downtown Outreach and Recruitment Department: [email protected].