Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential offers a significant advantage for HR professionals seeking to enhance their careers and demonstrate their expertise in the field. The certification validates advanced knowledge and skills in HR management, leadership, and strategic planning, positioning individuals as capable, high-level professionals who can effectively drive organizational success. Achieving SHRM-SCP or CP certification shows a commitment to career growth, while enabling professionals to make a more substantial impact on their organizations by aligning human resources strategies with business goals. For HR leaders, the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP act as powerful tools for professional differentiation in a competitive job market.
Want information on certification? Use the links below for helpful information:
Or contact INSHRM Certification Directors via email at [email protected].
INSHRM CERTIFICATION STUDY GROUPS
The Fall 2026 Study Group Sign Up is now Open! Please sign up HERE
- INSHRM facilitates a study group for INSHRM Members interested in taking the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams.
- There are typically two study group sessions per year (spring and fall).
- There is no cost for the study group; however, participants are highly encouraged to purchase the SHRM Certification Prep System through the local study group, as the study group is based around these modules. Normally, the cost of the SHRM Certification Prep System for SHRM members is $1020 for the online access & printed books plus tax and shipping or $820 plus tax for the online only access. Participants of the INSHRM study group can purchase the SHRM Certification Prep System at significant discount for $615.00 plus tax and shipping.
- Study group sessions include a review and discussion of the SHRM Certification Prep System modules, provide you with general information about the exam, various ways to prepare for the exam, what to expect, practice exams, useful websites/tools, etc.
- Study group sessions are typically held virtually on a weekday evening, ex: Wednesdays from 5:30PM-7:30PM. Participants come to each meeting prepared, having read and studied the material to be discussed beforehand.
Class Schedule: Fall Study Group will run Wednesdays from 5:30- 7:30 PM Virtually starting Wednesday, September 16 and will run for 9 weeks. (Please note that the final week November 11, falls on Veterans Day so the final week will meet on an alternate day Tues/Thur)
Full, detailed schedule coming soon!
Please note the Testing Window runs Dec 1, 2026- Feb 15, 2027 with a early bird registration deadline of August 31, 2026 and regular registration deadline of Dec 24, 2026.
INSHRM Certification Scholarships
INSHRM Certification Scholarships will be available twice per year proceeding the study group sessions. INSHRM scholarships are intended for members without employer financial support for obtaining their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certificaiton and include purchase of the SHRM Certification Prep System and Certification Testing Fee. For a scholarship recipient, INSHRM will purchase the SHRM Certification Prep System up front and reimburse the testing fee upon passing of the exam with proof of passing and payment.
The Fall 2026 scholarship application window is open! The scholarship application will close Wednesday, August 26th. Apply Here!
