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SHRM Certification Prep+ Online course


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Dates:February 9 - May 4, 2026
Meets:24/7 Online access but meet with instructor each M from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location:Online - Blackboard
Cost: $1,675.00

Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.

Register now to secure your spot! The registration link is below. If you need assistance, please contact our office at (915)747-5142 or email us at ppp@utep.edu.

This course is 75% self-paced, using Blackboard, with 25% online Zoom sessions.

Move Your Career Forward with SHRM Certification Prep+ course

It’s time to advance. Earning your SHRM 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 Prep+ course 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 Certifiction Prep System

The SHRM certifications are built upon the SHRM Certification Prep System. 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 Certification Prep System as Textbooks are included.

 

Exam Questions: 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). 

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: 

* SHRM Certification Website

* Eligibility Criteria

* Exam Windows and Fees

* Testing Options

* Recertification

Notes:

Early Bird (special discount) registration fee ends 12/15. This course will be held live/online. An email with course information will be sent to students approximately 1-3 days prior to the start date of class. 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. COURSE WITHDRAWAL: Refunds will be issued, minus a 15% cancellation fee per course, cost of materials, and/or lab fees, if a written request is faxed/ prior to the first day of the scheduled course. Refund requests must include your name, daytime telephone number, and the course number or name. This policy applies to all registrations, regardless of the payment method. Send your request via: E-mail: ppp@utep.edu Fax: 915-747-5538 Mail: UTEP Professional and Public Programs 101 West Robinson Avenue Memorial Gym, Suite 111 El Paso, TX 79968-0602 Phone requests will not be accepted for refund. Exceptions for refunds. Online Courses: There are no refunds for online courses. Other refund policies may apply to Conferences, Customized Training & Services, and other special programs. NOTE: Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing refunds. No refunds will be given on or after the first-class meeting. $35 fee will be charged for returned or canceled checks.
Fee: $1,675.00
Hours:52.00
CEUs:5.20

Online - Blackboard

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.

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.

Date Day Time Location
02/09/2026Monday6 PM to 7 PM Online - Blackboard
02/16/2026Monday6 PM to 7 PM Online - Blackboard
02/23/2026Monday6 PM to 7 PM Online - Blackboard
03/02/2026Monday6 PM to 7 PM Online - Blackboard
03/09/2026Monday6 PM to 7 PM Online - Blackboard
03/16/2026Monday6 PM to 7 PM Online - Blackboard
03/23/2026Monday6 PM to 7 PM Online - Blackboard
03/30/2026Monday6 PM to 7 PM Online - Blackboard
04/06/2026Monday6 PM to 7 PM Online - Blackboard
04/13/2026Monday6 PM to 7 PM Online - Blackboard
04/20/2026Monday6 PM to 7 PM Online - Blackboard
04/27/2026Monday6 PM to 7 PM Online - Blackboard
05/04/2026Monday6 PM to 7 PM Online - Blackboard

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101 W. Robinson
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