SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Exam Preparation Online Program
| Dates: | September 8 - December 1, 2025 |
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| Meets: | Online Access 24/7 |
| Location: | Online - Blackboard |
| Cost: | $1,499.00 (valid through Aug 30) |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
This course is 75% self-paced, using Blackboard, with 25% online Zoom sessions.
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 $1,400 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:
Notes:
This course is being offered online. An email with course information will be sent to students approximately 1-3 days prior to the start date of class.
Early Bird (special discount) registration fee ends 08/31. If attended the Free Info Seminar, and name is confirmed on Free Info Seminar roster, you are eligable to receive the $50 discount that applies only to the Registration Fee and not the Early Bird Fee or the Group Fee, as discounts cannot be combined.
To apply discount on Registration Fee, call 915-747-5142. To receive a group fee of $1,210 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.
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, emailed, or mailed and received three or more business days prior to the first day of a 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. Phone requests will not be accepted for a refund.
Exceptions for refunds: There are no refunds for online courses.
NOTE: Please allow 2 -3 weeks for processing of refunds. No refunds will be given on or after the first class meeting. Cancellations 1-3 days before first class meeting incur a 50% cancellation fee. A $25 fee will be charged for returned or canceled checks. Send your request via: ppp@utep.edu, Fax: 915-747-5538 or Mail: UTEP Professional and Public Programs 101 West Robinson Avenue Memorial Gym, Suite 111 El Paso, TX 79968-0602
| Fee: | $1,499.00 |
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| Hours: | 52.00 |
| CEUs: | 5.20 |
Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
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| Main Rate | Early Bird Registration Fee | $1,499.00 |
| Main Rate-Alternate | Registration Fee | $1,629.00 |
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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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| 09/08/2025 | Monday | 12 N to 12M | Online - Blackboard |
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