SHRM Certification Prep+

You are the future. Invest in yourself with
SHRM certification.

Are you looking for help to navigate the increased demands on HR professionals? Become the most qualified and valuable HR professional you can be with SHRM certification.

The SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP^®) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP^®) are the only behavioral competency-based HR certifications. This means you’ll have the answers AND know what to do on the job. SHRM certifications can build and strengthen your real-world value to yourself, your organization and your future.

Why choose FHSU?

You’re ready to earn your SHRM certification. Let FHSU help you succeed.

Looking to get SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certified? FHSU's online prep plus course can help you get there.

Our course combines expert instruction, the SHRM Certification Prep System—the official certification prep tool—as well supplemental materials from FHSU's expert facilitators delivered in a high-quality online learning system. These tools are comprehensive and effective – and we know these are the elements that will prepare you for success on your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam.

Our course is 100% online and on your own time. Like many, do you wish you could prepare for your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam with the guidance of an expert instructor, without leaving home? Or struggle to make it to live Zoom calls due to a busy schedule? We understand you’re a busy professional, so we’ve set up our course for maximum flexibility. And, don’t worry – there are plenty of opportunities to interact with your peers in the course and if you get stuck, our instructor is SHRM-certified and only a call or email away.

We offer the SHRM Prep Plus course two times a year & we schedule our class so that it falls right before the testing window.

Next Preparation Course Begins Spring 2026

16-week, 100% online, self-paced

Course Dates: August 17 - December 11, 2026

Price: $1,375

Register by August 9, 2026 to receive your learning materials on time!

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Gregory Nelson

Dr. Gregory Nelson is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SCP). He began his HR career as the operations director for a Midwest consulting firm serving Fortune 500 clients, public-sector municipalities, and small businesses. Dr. Nelson has academic training in human resources, business management, data analytics, public affairs, and geoscience. He recently retired from one of the world's largest energy companies, where he worked as a cross-functional exploration team specialist, enterprise recruiter, collegiate intern mentor, and technology trainer. Dr. Nelson enjoys engaging students and working professionals interested in advancing their human resource and business management careers.

He has volunteered time with SHRM's collegiate focus groups, regularly attends the national SHRM conferences, and is currently a participant in a SHRM college outreach pilot program. In his free time, Dr. Nelson enjoys spending time with family, hiking, playing drums, and skiing on any of the great slopes of North America.

More About the SHRM Exam

Before embarking on your SHRM journey, there are some things you need to know.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams, you must meet specific educational and work experience criteria at the time you submit your application.

For details on eligibility requirements, visit the SHRM Eligibility Criteria page.

Scheduling Your Exam

For best results, schedule your certification exam for a date that is after the end of your preparation course.

Exam Test Windows	Dates
Test Window 1	May 1 - July 15, 2026
Test Window 2	Dec. 1, 2026 - Feb. 15, 2027

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Professional Development vs. Exam Prep

Not sure about certification, but still want to improve your HR skills to meet the demands of today’s world of work? The SHRM Certification Prep Plus experience could be the perfect fit for you. The 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 behavior and technical competencies, and increase productivity in the workplace.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the FHSU's prep course cost? What does that cost include?

Cost: $1,375

That cost includes your printed SHRM Certification Prep materials, access to the online SHRM Certification Prep System, supplemental material in FHSU's Lightspeed learning platform, and access to a SHRM-certified instructor to help you navigate the course. The cost of the prep course does not include the exam fees.

*Special discount for FHSU alumni & Hays Chamber members! Contact pce@fhsu.edu.

How much does it cost to take the exam?

See SHRM Exam Windows and Fees

What if I already own the SHRM Certification Prep System?

Contact pce@fhsu.edu for special instructions during registration.

Are there any eligibility requirements needed to take the FHSU's prep course?

No! You can register in FHSU's prep course regardless of your professional or educational certifications. However, there are eligibility requirements to take the SHRM exam.

How long is the prep course?

You have 16 weeks to work through all of the material with instructor support.

Do I attend sessions live?

No. You may study the material at your own pace; however, you will be required to submit activities throughout the 16-week period by a specific due date.

Optional live chats via Zoom are available with your instructor.

What if I don’t finish the prep course?

You have access to the printed SHRM prep materials forever. You will have access to the online SHRM Certification Prep System for one year. You will have access to the supplemental material on FHSU's learning system for up to four months after the course is complete; however, you will not have instructor support after the 16-week course has closed.

How do I get registered?

Just click Register below to access our Modern Campus portal. Click here to view "How-To" guides.

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SHRM Certification Prep+

You are the future. Invest in yourself with SHRM certification.

You are the future. Invest in yourself with
SHRM certification.