Full course description
Course Materials Notice:
Corporate Training & Professional Education will provide any required course materials to students by the first-course session if the student registers and confirms their contact information at least 2 business days in advance of the course start date. If a student doesn’t register until or within 2 calendar days of the start date, the student may not receive their materials until after the first course session. Please contact us at CE-Inquiries@usf.edu with any questions.
Information on the SHRM exam windows, application, and fees can be found here: Apply for SHRM Certification
For any questions please reach out to your program advisor here: Contact Your Advisor.
Location Live Online
Full Schedule Weekly sessions are scheduled for the following Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Monday: | 10/27/25 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST |
Wednesday: | 10/29/25 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST |
Monday: | 11/03/25 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST |
Wednesday: | 11/05/25 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST |
Monday: | 11/10/25 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST |
Wednesday: | 11/12/25 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST |
Monday: | 11/17/25 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST |
Wednesday: | 11/19/25 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST |
Monday: | 11/24/25 | No class Thanksgiving week |
Wednesday: | 11/26/25 | No class Thanksgiving week |
Monday: | 12/01/25 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST |
Wednesday: | 12/03/25 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST |
Monday: | 12/08/25 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST |
Wednesday: | 12/10/25 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST |
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Our SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preparation course is designed primarily for individuals seeking credentials that focus on identifying and testing the knowledge and practical real-life experience HR professionals around the world need to excel in their careers today. Earning your SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential establishes you as a recognized expert in the HR field. This program combines expert instruction with the SHRM Learning System, so you will learn faster, retain more knowledge and stay on track as you prepare for the exam.
The course investment includes the SHRM Learning System but does not cover registration for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP examinations.
Policies & Procedures
Course Fees
Course fees must be paid before beginning a class. Fees are posted for each course. Some programs have special registration procedures and requirements. These are posted on the program/course web page.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and company-approved purchase orders payable to USF Corporate Training and Professional Education. Personal checks, money orders, and cash are not accepted per university policy.
Attendance
To complete our open enrollment noncredit courses satisfactorily, you must attend 75 percent of multiple class meetings. One-day classes require full-day attendance. Some courses/programs may have additional completion requirements. Check the program description for details and/or check with your instructor. No course re-sits are allowed (participants that have not met the attendance requirement and are seeking a letter of completion for a course may re-register at full cost of attendance for a future offering).
Course Withdrawals / Refunds
USF reserves the right to cancel any noncredit course, in which case registration fees are fully refunded. If it becomes necessary for USF to cancel, postpone or combine courses, or change a course location, you will be notified by email or phone. It is important that we have your current contact information. If a course is cancelled, you will receive a full refund. If a registration is received after the enrollment limit has been reached, a full refund will be issued.
Withdrawals/Refunds from Corporate Training and Professional Education courses must be in writing, prior to the course start time. Fees are associated with withdrawals/refunds.
Submit requests via email to barnesk@usf.edu. No Withdrawals or Refunds will be issued after course start date.
Allow 5-7 working days for credit card refunds and 6-8 weeks for check refunds.
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Contact Kathy Barnes for more information at barnesk@usf.edu