SHRM Certification

2025 Course Start Dates and Rates

Registration for our 2025 Certification Prep Course is now open!

The course will be 12 weeks. Classes will meet virtually on Wednesday's from 6pm-9pm. Classes begin on August 20, 2025.

Mile High SHRM Member Rate: $1,400 Non- Member Rate: $1,650

Please contact instructor Jacqueline McCauley with any questions here.

SHRM Foundation Scholarships

The SHRM Foundation offers professional grants to SHRM members seeking their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification. This grant awards one SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification exam as well as SHRM's online Learning System. More information about SHRM foundation scholarships, grants and awards can be found here.

Benefits of Certification

Benefits to You

Benefits to Your Employer

When it comes to the value of earning HR credentials, certified SHRM professionals reported:

An average salary increase of more than $17,000 for SHRM-SCP and $5,500 for SHRM-CP
Enhanced credibility as an HR expert
Confidence in my decision-making skills
Greater job satisfaction and opportunity for promotion
Becoming more competitive in my field

Certification benefits your entire organization:

Demonstrates that I have mastered the application of HR technical and behavioral competencies
Prepares me to assume greater leadership roles and contribute to the strategic direction of my organization
Brings new ideas to my company that will help drive success
Creates a common HR language that optimizes consistency and effectiveness
Lends world-wide relevance to my organization

Become Certified

Now more than ever, HR is critical to our workforce. Prove you have the dedication, skills and credibility to lead this charge by becoming SHRM-certified. SHRM certifications are unique, as they are the only behavioral competency-based programs in the field.

Our certification preparation course is designed primarily for individuals seeking SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification. Increase your chances of passing your exam by attending our certification prep course. An expert, SHRM-certified instructor will be on hand to answer your questions, guide you through interactive discussions, review sample test questions and provide exclusive test-taking tips.

SHRM Exam Options

The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams are offered during two windows each year. When applying for the exam, you must apply during the application period that coincides with your testing window. Applications must be received by the standard deadline for each window.

Second Test Window: Dec. 1, 2025 - Feb. 15, 2026

Applications Accepted	Deadline
June 4, 2025	December 17, 2025

Once you complete the SHRM certification application process, you will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) letter with instructions on how to schedule your exam date and delivery option. More information can be found on the SHRM website here.

Stay Certified

Mile High SHRM offers both virtual and in-person opportunities to obtain both SHRM and HRCI continuing education. Check our events calendar for upcoming events. Also, check out our Education page for more information about our on going programs.

SHRM Professional Development Credits

Mile High SHRM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). For more information on the SHRM certification, go to http://www.shrm.org/certification/.

HRCI ReCertification Credits

As an HRCI provider, Mile High SHRM is allowed to award recertification credits to HR Professionals who successfully complete training sessions we offer. Earning recertification credits are required every 3 years to keep HRCI certifications current. The HR Certification Institute outlines the process for the HCRI Recertification for PHR®/SPHR®/GPHR® certifications. For information about the benefits of certification, the testing dates and locations, and related information, go to http://www.hrci.org/home.