SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Exam Preparation Program
Dates: | February 7 - May 9, 2026 |
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Meets: | Sa from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
Location: | TBA |
Cost: | $1,545.00 (valid through Jan 31) |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
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
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 2025 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®)
The SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® certifications are built upon the SHRM BASK which is more than an exam outline. It defines the standards for knowledge, strategies and competencies required for effective HR professionals around the world, defining nine behavioral competencies and 14 functional areas that every HR professional should know.
This intensive review course will help participants prepare for the content areas covered in the SHRM exam but is in no way a guarantee or assure of success on the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam.
Students will receive the most recent edition of the SHRM educational products as Textbooks are included.
Certificate of Completion: Students with questions regarding the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams, may visit www.shrm.org or call SHRM at 1-800-283-7476.
UTEP Professional and Public Programs is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 52 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
Company Payment: If your Company/Organization will be paying for your course enrollment, a company credit card may be used during your online registration. If a Purchase Order (PO) or check will be used, please contact Sylvia Monsisvais at samonsisvais@utep.edu for more information.
Group Discount: To receive a group fee of $1,525 per participant, please call 915-747-5142 to enroll. A group of two or more participants must register at the same time in order to receive this discount.
**** Group Discount cannot be combined with any other discount. ****
Discount: Free Info Seminar: If attended the seminar and name is confirmed on Free Info Seminar roster, you are eligible to receive the $50 discount that applies ONLY to the Registration Fee and not the Early Bird Fee, as discounts cannot be combined. To apply discount call 915-747-5142.
For more information, please visit any of the following:
* Eligibility Criteria
* Exam Windows and Fees
* Testing Options
* Recertification
Notes:
Fee: | $1,545.00 |
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Hours: | 52.00 |
CEUs: | 5.00 |
Fee Breakdown
Category | Description | Amount |
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Main Rate | Early Bird Registration Fee | $1,545.00 |
Main Rate-Alternate | Registration Fee | $1,675.00 |
TBA
David Alonzo
David Alonzo is a lifelong El Paso native and UTEP graduate. He has over 16 years of experience in the Human Resource field, serving in administrative roles in the small business environment, nonprofit organizations, immigration detention facility, and U.S.-based twin plan human resources area. He is a member of SHRM National and El Paso SHRM. He has taught SHRM certification courses at UTEP and for ADP employees for several years.
Martha Herrera-Maese
Graciela Padilla
Linda Torres-Kleinhans
Linda Torres-Kleinhans is a graduate of El Paso High School and The University of Texas at Austin, where she received her B.S. in Secondary Education and her teaching certification. In 2002, she earned her M.A. in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix at Santa Teresa, and completed her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. She has 20 years of experience in the private and public sectors, specializing in operations and profit and loss management in both union and non-union environments. In the private sector, Kleinhans has worked for national organizations, including Beatrice Foods, Swift Independent Foods, ACME Boot (a division of Fruit of the Loom), International Multifoods, Greyhound Lines, Inc. and West Corporation. Her experience in the public sector includes teaching at Doña Ana Branch Community College, where she specializes in management and supervisory training. She is the onsite training specialist at Thomason Hospital and is a management and human resources instructor at the University of Phoenix. She has held various positions on the board of directors for the El Paso Society for Human Resource Management (EPSHRM), including its 2006 president. As the current certification director for EPSHRM, she serves as a liaison between the chapter and The University of Texas at El Paso.
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02/07/2026 | Saturday | 9 AM to 1 PM | TBA |
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