Welcome Kroger’s HR Community!
Welcome Kroger HR professionals! The Kroger Family of Companies and SHRM are excited to support you in your leadership development journey. We know that you, our leaders, play a critical role in creating a high performing culture that enables a workplace where associates can thrive. Your dedication to championing talent and developing effective leaders across our enterprise is critical to the associate experience, and we thank you for your partnership.
From gaining the latest HR insights to upskilling your personal development, we are here with you every step of the way. Explore this hub page to discover your next steps through special Kroger partner pricing, including SHRM certification, specialty credentials, and more!
69%
of HR professionals with SHRM membership are trusted by senior leadership to deliver on critical work initiatives — compared to just 51% of nonmembers.
Explore Exclusive Opportunities
SHRM Membership
Special Kroger Pricing: $184 (Standard Price: $299; A $115 Discount!)
Whether you’re new to HR or want to grow your role as a trusted leader, rely on SHRM membership for tools, resources, news, and experts to help you map your course.
SHRM membership through Kroger is offered to a select group based on specific eligibility criteria. If you are not part of this group, you are welcome to purchase your own membership after completing the Essentials program. If you have any questions, or you are unsure if you are in scope, please reach out to Alyssa LaCava.
To access your discount pricing, use promo code (MEM-SB-KROGER) at checkout.
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STEP 1
Begin Your SHRM Membership
Join SHRM as a member through your special Kroger pricing to begin your journey. Whether you’re new to HR or want to grow your role as a trusted leader, rely on SHRM membership for tools, resources, news, and experts to help you map your course.
STEP 2
Continue Your SHRM Journey and Access Additional Discounted Learning Opportunities
Once you’re a SHRM member as a Kroger Associate, you unlock additional opportunities to supercharge your leader and leader journey through additional discounts. Explore the discounted offerings below, and your special price will be automatically applied to your cart at checkout.
SHRM Certification
Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Advance your HR expertise with 25%+ off SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification. Strengthen your capabilities in people management, compliance, and workforce strategy all directly aligned to Kroger’s priorities.
Become the Gold Standard in HR
Recognized across all industries, SHRM Certification strengthens your strategic capability, enhances credibility, and supports stronger HR decision-making. Elevate your HR expertise with over 25% off SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification, gaining essential skills in people management, compliance, and workforce strategy that are directly aligned to University System of Georgia’s HR priorities.
SHRM Certification Prep System: Plan for Success
The online, on-demand SHRM Certification Prep System reinforces the SHRM Body of Skills and Applied Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™) and adapts to your knowledge gaps, learning style, and schedule. Study anytime with 18 months of access to tools that strengthen your SHRM BASK™ expertise.
Earn Your SHRM Certification
The best HR certification is the one that sets you apart from the crowd. The SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® are recognized and valued by employers in all industries as the premier human resources certifications.
Aligning Kroger Challenges & Pillars to SHRM Resources
- Enhance HR Expertise
- Focus on Core Competencies & Knowledge
- Confidence & Peace of Mind
Talent Director Capabilities
- Inclusion & Diversity
- Employer Brand
To access your discounts, follow these steps:
Before testing for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exams, you must meet the respective eligibility criteria, respectively, to ensure your knowledge, competencies, and experience are aligned with the content appearing on the SHRM exam.
[Note: Target exam testing windows are 05/01/26 – 07/15/26 OR 12/1/26 – 02/15/27]
SHRM Certification Exam + SHRM Certification Prep System (Online Only)
This package includes the full online SHRM Certification Prep System, along with virtual materials and certification exam fees.
KROGER PRICING: $1085
Promo Code: 2026W1-KROGER (1 Spring 2026 exam + Online SHRM Certification Prep System)
Promo Code: 2026W2-KROGER (1 Winter 2027 exam + Online SHRM Certification Prep System)
Upon submission of your application, you will receive helpful next steps directly to your inbox which will allow you to complete your purchase.
SHRM Learning Opportunities
Elevate your professional development with SHRM’s wide range of offerings, from premium educational tools and conference experiences to expert advisory services and organizational assessments, and much more.
Discover how to maximize your savings and access exclusive perks by navigating to the SHRM Store. Use the respective Kroger discount code indicated below, at checkout. If you have any questions, please connect with Tom Kane, Director of Client Partnerships at tom.kane@shrm.org.
SHRM AI + HI Specialty Credential
Non-Member Price: $2,205
Your Kroger Partner Price: $1,670
Use code CREDKROGER at checkout
Master the intersection of artificial intelligence and human ingenuity to lead innovation and equip yourself with practical, ethical, and strategic tools to implement AI solutions with confidence.
Aligning Kroger Leadership Model Behaviors
- Lead Change & Innovation
- Achieve Results Through Teamwork
People Analytics Specialty Credential
Non-Member Price: $2,205
Your Kroger Partner Price: $1,670
Use code CREDKROGER at checkout
By earning a SHRM People Analytics Specialty Credential, HR professionals can begin their journey into the field of people analytics, investigate relevant, real-world business issues, and effectively communicate data-supported findings.
Aligning Kroger Leadership Model Behaviors
- Provide Clear & Strategic Direction
- Execute with Excellence
Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential
Non-Member Price: $2,205
Your Kroger Partner Price: $1,670
Use code CREDKROGER at checkout
Sourcing, engaging and retaining the best talent are top priorities for organizations. Earning the SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential recognizes the key role that talent acquisition professionals play in today’s challenging business environment by demonstrating your proficiency as a strategic talent acquisition.
Aligning Kroger Leadership Model Behaviors
- Achieve Results Through Teamwork
- Coach and Develop Others
Total Rewards Specialty Credential
Non-Member Price: $2,205
Your Kroger Partner Price: $1,670
Use code CREDKROGER at checkout
In today’s job market, employers need to find unique ways to keep workers coming in the door instead of heading out of it. By earning the SHRM Total Rewards Specialty Credential, you’ll gain the skills to craft solutions that meet evolving workforce demands, improve employee satisfaction, and align with your organization’s vision.
Aligning Kroger Leadership Model Behaviors
- Achieve Results Through Teamwork
- Lead Through Positive Influence
Business Acumen: Aligning Business Operations and HR
Non-Member Price: $1,890
Your Kroger Partner Price: $1,300
Use code SEMKROGER1 at checkout
Are you ready to take your HR career to the next level? In today's dynamic business environment, HR professionals play a critical role in driving organizational success. However, with so many competing priorities and demands, it can be difficult to stay aligned with the overarching business objectives. That’s where this course comes in.
Aligning Kroger Leadership Model Behaviors
- Provide Clear and Strategic Direction
- Lead Change and Innovation
- Execute with Excellence
- Communicate Effectively and Candidly
HR Business Partner: Becoming a Strategic Influencer Seminar
Non-Member Price: $1,890
Your Kroger Partner Price: $1,300
Use code SEMKROGER1 at checkout
Move from tactical to transformational. This hands-on program equips you with the mindset, tools, and strategies to become the strategic HR business partner your organization needs. Learn how to consult with business leaders, use data to drive decisions, and implement solutions that improve performance, productivity, and profitability.
Aligning Kroger Leadership Model Behaviors
- Communicate Effectively and Candidly
- Lead Through Positive Influence
- Achieve Results Through Teamwork
Managing Change Seminar
Non-Member Price: $1,890
Your Kroger Partner Price: $1,300
Use code SEMKROGER1 at checkout
Transforming an organization starts with understanding—what change really means, why people resist it, and what success looks like. This course delivers a clear, hands-on framework for planning, communicating, and implementing change that incorporates both structure and human insight.
Aligning Kroger Leadership Model Behaviors
- Execute with Excellence
- Coach and Develops Others
- Communicate Effectively and Candidly
Developing an HR Strategy Seminar
Non-Member Price: $1,890
Your Kroger Partner Price: $1,300
Use code SEMKROGER2 at checkout
Design a high-impact HR strategy that connects talent initiatives to business goals. In this course, you'll build a practical roadmap to align workforce planning, culture, performance, and technology with your organization’s priorities—equipping you to lead strategic conversations and drive measurable results.
Aligning Kroger Leadership Model Behaviors
- Provide Clear and Strategic Direction
- Execute with Excellence
- Communicate Effectively and Candidly
- Lead Change and Innovation
Employee Engagement: Elevating the Human Experience Seminar
Non-Member Price: $1,415
Your Kroger Partner Price: $955
Use code SEMKROGER2 at checkout
Today’s employees want more than a job—they want purpose, connection, and opportunity. This course helps you deliver all three through practical tools, collaborative learning, and a human strategy-driven approach to employee engagement.
Aligning Kroger Leadership Model Behaviors
- Coach and Develop Others
- Achieve Results Through Teamwork
Employee Relations: Creating a Positive Work Environment Seminar
Non-Member Price: $1,415
Your Kroger Partner Price: $955
Use code SEMKROGER2 at checkout
Managing employee relations can feel tricky—but it doesn’t have to. This course helps new HR professionals navigate conflict, align policies with culture, and apply employment law in real-world scenarios.
Aligning Kroger Leadership Model Behaviors
- Coach and Develop Others
- Lead Through Positive Influence
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