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Wherever you are in your HR journey, find learning designed to help you take the next step—from starting your career and advancing your expertise to earning credentials and building stronger teams.
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- Prepare for Certification
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Launch Your Career
Build foundational HR knowledge and job-ready skills to start your career with confidence.
SHRM Essentials of Human Resources
SHRM Certification Prep System
Foundations of Compensation
SHRM Essentials of Human Resources for U.S. Based Learners
Advance Your Career
Develop the expertise, skills, and credibility you need to move toward your next opportunity.
SHRM AI+HI Specialty Credential
People Analytics: Taking Data-Driven Action
FMLA Fundamentals
SHRM Conferences On Demand
Move into HR Leadership
Build the skills to lead people, shape strategy, and drive impact.
SHRM People Manager Qualification (PMQ)
SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential
HRBP: Becoming a Strategic Influencer
SHRM HR Department of One Specialty Credential
Prepare for Certification
Get the Knowledge & preparation you need to pursue SHRM certification with confidence
SHRM Certification Prep System
SHRM Certification Prep+ (Instructor-Led)
Preparing for the SHRM-SCP® Exam, 2026/27 Third Edition
SHRM-CP Certification Exam Preview Set 2
Earn a Badge
Build your professional profile by showcasing your expertise and credibility with a recognized badge on LinkedIn and your resume.
SHRM Certification
SHRM HR Department of One Specialty Credential
SHRM California Law HR Specialty Credential
SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential
Team Training
Build HR capabilities across your organization with learning designed for teams and business needs.
Explore HR Topics That Matter to You
Build deeper expertise in the HR topics shaping today’s workplace. Explore 16 areas of HR to find the knowledge and skills you need for your role and career.
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Leadership & Management Development
Talent Management
Learning & Development
Recruiting
HR Technology
ESG, Ethics & Compliance
Talent Analytics
Inclusion & Diversity
Future of Work
Organizational Design & Change Management
HR Function Strategy & Management
C-Suite/Board Relations
Labor & Employee Relations
Employee Experience
Performance Management
Webinars Live and On-Demand
SHRM Webinars offer real-time access to expert perspectives and actionable strategies on the most pressing issues HR leaders face today. Each session delivers practical guidance and innovative solutions that empower you to make informed decisions for measurable impact.
What’s Trending in HR
Discover the topics HR professionals are talking about, learning about, and preparing for—and build the skills to stay ahead.
Future of Work
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Ethics and Compliance
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HR Technology
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Completing the SHRM AI+HI Specialty Credential has been a practical, high-impact learning experience for me. The program helped me move beyond curiosity about AI and into confident, responsible application. Most importantly, it has changed how I work day to day. I’m now able to delegate routine administrative tasks to AI more effectively, which has freed time and energy for the work that matters most: strategic planning, workforce decisions, and stakeholder advising.
Walking into SHRM Certification Prep+, I'll admit I felt a little out of my comfort zone even with several years of HR experience under my belt. That feeling didn't last long. Our instructor made all the difference. She brought a wealth of knowledge and real-world perspective that elevated the course. Rather than simply presenting slides, she challenged the group to think critically - asking questions, drawing out examples, and connecting the material to our own professional experiences. That level of engagement made the material stick in a way that truly set this course apart.
Earning the SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential was absolutely worth the time and energy! The content presented was relevant and interesting, and easy to apply in my role. The instructor was engaging and a true professional. The other participants were a pleasure to connect with and learn from.
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Get to Know Our Instructors
SHRM instructors are industry experts who bring real-world HR experience into every program, creating dynamic and engaging learning environments that inspire, inform, and empower professionals like you.
Anastasia Mizitova
SHRM-SCP, PCC
Chief Executive Officer, Talent14, Inc.
Dr. Ifedapo Adeleye
Ph.D., SHRM-SCP
Professor, Georgetown University
Jennie Walker
Ph. D., SHRM-SCP
Leadership Strategy Senior Manager, YSC Consulting, part of Accenture
Rita Fields
Ph. D., SHRM-SCP
313 Industries, Inc. and Copper Phoenix Consulting, LLC.
SHRM Education FAQs
SHRM offers learning experiences for HR professionals at every stage of their careers, including SHRM Certification preparation, instructor-led Seminars, Specialty Credentials, and self-paced eLearning. Explore options by career stage, topic, learning format, or professional goal.
Start with your career goals, the skills you want to build, and how you prefer to learn. If you're preparing for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam, explore SHRM Certification preparation. If you want to build expertise in a specific HR topic, consider a Specialty Credential or Seminar. For flexible, self-paced learning, explore eLearning.
SHRM Certification validates your HR knowledge and competencies through the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential and includes preparation options to help you get ready for the exam. Seminars provide live, instructor-led learning with opportunities for interaction and application. Specialty Credentials focus on building expertise in a specific HR topic and include an assessment or capstone project to demonstrate your knowledge. eLearning offers flexible, self-paced learning you can complete on your own schedule.
Yes. SHRM Education offerings are eligible for SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs). PDC information is listed on individual product pages so you can choose learning that supports your recertification goals.
SHRM offers a range of certification preparation options to fit different learning styles, schedules, and budgets. Self-study learners can use the SHRM Certification Prep System. Those who prefer a structured, guided experience can choose SHRM Certification Prep+, which combines the Prep System with live instruction from a SHRM-certified instructor and is available through SHRM and SHRM-approved education partners in classroom, virtual, and hybrid formats. You can also use SHRM Certification Exam Previews and other practice resources to evaluate your readiness, identify areas for improvement, and become familiar with the types of questions you'll encounter on the exam.
Yes. SHRM members receive exclusive savings on select SHRM Education offerings. Member pricing and eligibility are shown on individual product pages.
Yes. SHRM Education can support team and organizational learning, with options for employers looking to develop skills across their HR teams. Learn more and contact us to explore solutions for your organization.