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Your SHRM Certification Journey Starts Here

Rice University has been the top producer of certified HR professionals in Texas for more than 20 years, consistently surpassing the national average pass rates.

Whether you’re just starting your career or seeking to elevate your existing expertise, Rice University’s SHRM-aligned coursework offers a comprehensive pathway to certification. Engage with veteran instructors, participate in hands-on learning experiences, and connect with a dynamic network of professionals—all designed to bolster your knowledge and cultivate your leadership in the field of HR.  Our expert, SHRM-certified instructors will be on hand to answer your questions, guide you through interactive discussions, review sample test questions and provide exclusive test-taking tips to learn faster, retain more knowledge and stay on track for your exam date.  

Developed by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR association and leading advocate for HR professionals, this course prepares you to become a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) and/or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®), the most recognized HR credential in the world.

Top Reasons to Become SHRM Certified:

  • Earn a credential that sets you apart from your colleagues.
  • Boost your earning power and increase your chances of landing a new job or promotion.  SHRM-certified professionals report earning higher annual salaries – nearly $18,000 more for SHRM-SCP and $7,000 more for SHRM-CP.
  • Become a recognized expert and leader in human resources field.58 percent of managers of SHRM-certified credential holders look to them for their enhanced efficiency and tendency toward leadership.
  • Keep yourself and your organization more competitive in today's economy.68 percent of SHRM-certified professionals report that their credential was a key factor in receiving a promotion.

We offer a two-part payment plan that requires a 50% deposit at the time of registration. The system will automatically charge the remaining balance thirty days later. To enroll using the installment plan, select 'Pay deposit now' and choose 'scheduled payments' at checkout.

NEW:  Scholarship for Aspiring Human Resources Professionals

For individuals who have graduated from college within the past three years and are passionate about forging a path in the dynamic field of human resources.
To be considered for this scholarship, we invite you to submit your short answer responses here before the deadline of January 2nd, 2025.
 

 

Course Details

The SHRM® Learning System for SHRM-CP® / SHRM-SCP® includes four modules covering the comprehensive SHRM BASK (Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge) so you'll learn everything you need for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®exam.

HR Competencies

    Leadership & Navigation
    Ethical Practice
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    Relationship Management
    Communication
    Global Mindset
    Business Acumen
    Consultation
    Analytical Aptitude


People

    HR Strategy
    Talent Acquisition
    Employee Engagement & Retention
    Learning & Development
    Total Rewards

Organization

    Structure of the HR Function
    Organizational Effectiveness & Development
    Workforce Management
    Employee and Labor Relations
    Technology Management

Workplace

    Managing a Global Workforce
    Risk Management
    Corporate Social Responsibility
    U.S Employment Law & Regulations

Exam Structure

  • Computer-based experience
  • 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete
  • SHRM-CP® Exam: 134 questions (80 stand-alone knowledge/54 situational judgment)*
  • SHRM-SCP® Exam: 134 questions (80 stand-alone knowledge/54 situational judgment)*

*Exam fee is not included in fee. It is a separate registration for the exam through SHRM. Exam applications will be accepted starting on January 3, 2022.

Eligibility Criteria

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

  • The SHRM-CP certification is for individuals that perform general HR/HR-related duties; or for those pursuing a career in Human Resource Management (0-2 years experience) including students in their final year of study.   
  • Candidates for the SHRM-CP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree or previous HR experience to apply; however, a basic working knowledge of HR practices and principles is recommended.
  • The SHRM-CP exam is designed to assess the competency level of those who engage in HR work at the operational level. Work at this level includes duties such as implementing HR policies, supporting day-to-day HR functions, or serving as an HR point of contact for staff and stakeholders.

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

  • The SHRM-SCP certification is for individuals that have a work history of at least 3 years performing strategic level HR/HR-related duties; or for SHRM-CP credential holders who have held the credential for at least 3 years and are working in, or are in the process of transitioning to, a strategic level role.
  • Candidates for the SHRM-SCP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree to apply.
  • The SHRM-SCP exam is designed to assess the competency level of those who engage in HR work at the strategic level. Work at this level includes duties such as developing HR policies and/or procedures, overseeing the execution of integrated HR operations, directing an entire HR enterprise, or leading the alignment of HR strategies to organizational goals.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they devoted at least 1,000 hours per calendar year (Jan. – Dec.) to strategic level HR/HR-related work.

  • More than 1,000 hours in a calendar year does not equate to more than 1 year of experience.
  • Part-time work qualifies as long as the 1,000-hour per calendar year standard is met.
  • Experience may be either salaried or hourly.


Individuals who are HR consultants may demonstrate qualifying experience through the HR/HR-related duties they perform for their clients. Contracted hours must meet the 1,000-hour standard.

A SHRM-CP credential holder is eligible to sit for the SHRM-SCP exam after successful completion of one three-year SHRM-CP recertification cycle.

Certification Cycle

All credentials are valid for three years. Recertification is required every three years through demonstrated professional development (preferred method) or retaking the exam.

  • HR and benefit professionals currently practicing in the field
  • Recruiting and training professionals
  • Employees with management responsibilities
  • Individuals seeking a career in human resources
  • HR professionals planning to take the prestigious SHRM-CP®  or SHRM-SCP® exam

SHRM Certification is a great choice for HR professionals who want to:

  • Increase their knowledge
  • Advance their skills
  • Earn recognition from the global community

Why choose an online course?

  • Offered entirely online
  • Live instruction
  • Class recordings are made available in video (MP4) format

The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) for the Human Resource Certificate Program is up to $1,452.

Financial assistance information can be found on Rice Financial Aid's Visiting and Continuing Education Students page.

Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is proud to partner with Schlumberger to provide 15 scholarships for spouses of active duty military/veterans in the school’s Human Resource Management Certificate program.  For more information visit here

Registrations are considered final as of 10 working days before class starts. No refunds will be issued after these dates and credits will not be given for future classes. No refunds will be granted for participants who miss a portion of a program. Refund requests before the deadline are subject to a 10% processing fee and must be made in writing to gscs@rice.edu. If books have been issued, the cost of the books and any shipping fees will be deducted. Refunds for credit card payments will be processed as credits to the accounts from which they were paid and may not appear as a credit until the following statement. Refunds for enrollments paid by check take up to four weeks to be processed and mailed by the Rice University accounting office. There is a $30 charge for any check returned for insufficient funds.

An individual may be able to claim a tax deduction or a tax credit for the cost of attending this continuing education program. However, we do not issue 1098-Ts. Non-academic credit programs such as continuing education courses do not require a 1098-T per IRS guidelines. Please keep a copy of your receipt and consult with your tax advisor about whether your payment meets the regulations that apply to tax deductions and tax credits. The University’s Federal Tax ID Number is 74-1109620.

Online Course Requirements

Students in most professional development programs must have access to a computer and the Internet to complete the coursework required to earn the Certificate of Achievement.

Virtual Classroom Requirements

Students in online format courses must have the following:

  • Headset or earbuds with a microphone attached to your computer
  • High-speed Internet connection
  • Google Chrome or Firefox browsers

Accessing “Virtual Classroom” With a Phone or Tablet

  • iPhone or iPad – Must use Safari browser.
  • Android phone or tablets – Must use Chrome browser.

 

Accrediting Associations

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Human Resources Management Exam Prep Certificate Program
Type
Online
Days
T
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Feb 04, 2025 to Apr 22, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $1,595.00
Section Notes

General

Save $125 if you register 30 days before start date by clicking on Apply a Discount and selecting the Early Registration Discount in the drop-down menu of your shopping cart.  Discounts cannot be applied retroactively after purchase has been made.

We offer a two-part payment plan that requires a 50% deposit at the time of registration. The system will automatically charge the remaining balance thirty days later. To enroll using the installment plan, select 'Pay deposit now' and choose 'scheduled payments' at checkout. 

Financial Information

The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) for the Human Resource Certificate Program is up to $1,595.  Financial assistance information can be found on Rice Financial Aid's Visiting and Continuing Education Students page. 

Registrations are final 10 business days before the class starts, and no refunds or credits will be issued after this deadline. Participants who miss any portion of the program will not be eligible for refunds. Refund requests made before the deadline must be submitted in writing to riceprofdev@rice.edu and will incur a 10% processing fee of the full published tuition price. If books or other learning materials have been issued, the cost of the books and shipping fees will also be deducted. Refunds for credit card payments will be processed back to the original payment accounts and may not appear until the following statement. Refunds for enrollments paid by check may take up to six weeks to process and will be mailed by the Rice University accounting office. A $30 fee will be charged for any check returned due to insufficient funds.

Second Test Window:  TBD
Application Window Opens: 
Early Bird Deadline: 
Application Deadline:  

Exam Structure

•    Computer-based experience
•    3 hours and 45 minutes to complete
•    SHRM-CP® Exam: 134 questions (80 stand-alone knowledge/54 situational judgment)
•    SHRM-SCP® Exam: 134 questions (80 stand-alone knowledge/54 situational judgment)

Exam fee is not included in fee. It is a separate registration for the exam through SHRM.   Exam applications will be accepted starting on June 4, 2024.

Eligibility Criteria

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

  • The SHRM-CP certification is for individuals that perform general HR/HR-related duties; or for those pursuing a career in Human Resource Management (0-2 years experience) including students in their final year of study.   
  • Candidates for the SHRM-CP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree or previous HR experience to apply; however, a basic working knowledge of HR practices and principles is recommended.

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

  • The SHRM-SCP certification is for individuals that have a work history of at least 3 years performing strategic level HR/HR-related duties; or for SHRM-CP credential holders who have held the credential for at least 3 years and are working in, or are in the process of transitioning to, a strategic level role.
  • Candidates for the SHRM-SCP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree to apply.

 

Section Title
Human Resources Management Exam Prep Certificate Program
Type
Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Feb 08, 2025 to Apr 26, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
42.0
Location
  • Rice University Campus
Delivery Options
On-Campus  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $1,595.00
Section Notes

General

Save $125 if you register 30 days before start date by clicking on Apply a Discount and selecting the Early Registration Discount in the drop-down menu of your shopping cart.  Discounts cannot be applied retroactively after purchase has been made.

We are unable to pro-rate the tuition for students that have purchased their books from an outside source. 

The class will meet Feb. 8, 22, March 8, 22, April 5 and 26.  

We offer a two-part payment plan that requires a 50% deposit at the time of registration. The system will automatically charge the remaining balance thirty days later. To enroll using the installment plan, select 'Pay deposit now' and choose 'scheduled payments' at checkout.

Financial Information

The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) for the Human Resource Certificate Program is up to $1,595.  Financial assistance information can be found on Rice Financial Aid's Visiting and Continuing Education Students page. 

Registrations are final 10 business days before the class starts, and no refunds or credits will be issued after this deadline. Participants who miss any portion of the program will not be eligible for refunds. Refund requests made before the deadline must be submitted in writing to riceprofdev@rice.edu and will incur a 10% processing fee of the full published tuition price. If books or other learning materials have been issued, the cost of the books and shipping fees will also be deducted. Refunds for credit card payments will be processed back to the original payment accounts and may not appear until the following statement. 

Second Test Window:  TBD
Application Window Opens: 
Early Bird Deadline: 
Application Deadline:  

Exam Structure

•    Computer-based experience
•    3 hours and 45 minutes to complete
•    SHRM-CP® Exam: 134 questions (80 stand-alone knowledge/54 situational judgment)
•    SHRM-SCP® Exam: 134 questions (80 stand-alone knowledge/54 situational judgment)

The exam fee is not part of the tuition.  Register for it separately through SHRM.   Exam applications will be accepted starting on June 4, 2024

Eligibility Criteria

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

-The SHRM-CP certification is for individuals that perform general HR/HR-related duties; or for those pursuing a career in Human Resource Management (0-2 years experience) including students in their final year of study.   

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

-The SHRM-SCP certification is for individuals that have a work history of at least 3 years performing strategic level HR/HR-related duties; or for SHRM-CP credential holders who have held the credential for at least 3 years and are working in, or are in the process of transitioning to, a strategic level role.

-Candidates for the SHRM-SCP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree to apply.

 

Section Title
Human Resources Management Exam Prep Certificate Program
Type
Online
Days
M, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Mar 03, 2025 to Apr 10, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
36.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $1,595.00
Section Notes

General

Save $125 if you register 30 days before start date by clicking on Apply a Discount and selecting the Early Registration Discount in the drop-down menu of your shopping cart.  Discounts cannot be applied retroactively after purchase has been made.

We offer a two-part payment plan that requires a 50% deposit at the time of registration. The system will automatically charge the remaining balance thirty days later. To enroll using the installment plan, select 'Pay deposit now' and choose 'scheduled payments' at checkout.

Financial Information

The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) for the Human Resource Certificate Program is up to $1,595.  Financial assistance information can be found on Rice Financial Aid's Visiting and Continuing Education Students page. 

Registrations are final 10 business days before the class starts, and no refunds or credits will be issued after this deadline. Participants who miss any portion of the program will not be eligible for refunds. Refund requests made before the deadline must be submitted in writing to riceprofdev@rice.edu and will incur a 10% processing fee of the full published tuition price. If books or other learning materials have been issued, the cost of the books and shipping fees will also be deducted. Refunds for credit card payments will be processed back to the original payment accounts and may not appear until the following statement. Refunds for enrollments paid by check may take up to six weeks to process and will be mailed by the Rice University accounting office. A $30 fee will be charged for any check returned due to insufficient funds.

Second Test Window:  TBD
Application Window Opens: 
Early Bird Deadline: 
Application Deadline:  

Exam Structure

•    Computer-based experience
•    3 hours and 45 minutes to complete
•    SHRM-CP® Exam: 134 questions (80 stand-alone knowledge/54 situational judgment)
•    SHRM-SCP® Exam: 134 questions (80 stand-alone knowledge/54 situational judgment)

The exam fee is not included in the tuition.  You must register for it separately through SHRM.   Exam applications will be accepted starting on June 4, 2024.

Eligibility Criteria

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

-The SHRM-CP certification is for individuals that perform general HR/HR-related duties; or for those pursuing a career in Human Resource Management (0-2 years experience) including students in their final year of study.   

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

-The SHRM-SCP certification is for individuals that have a work history of at least 3 years performing strategic level HR/HR-related duties; or for SHRM-CP credential holders who have held the credential for at least 3 years and are working in, or are in the process of transitioning to, a strategic level role.

-The SHRM-SCP exam is designed to assess the competency level of those who engage in HR work at the strategic level. Work at this level includes duties such as developing HR policies and/or procedures, overseeing the execution of integrated HR operations, directing an entire HR enterprise, or leading the alignment of HR strategies to organizational goals.

Section Title
Human Resources Management Exam Prep Certificate Program
Type
Discussion
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Mar 22, 2025 to Jun 14, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $1,595.00
Instructors
Section Notes

General

Save $125 if you register 30 days before start date by clicking on Apply a Discount and selecting the Early Registration Discount in the drop-down menu of your shopping cart.  Discounts cannot be applied retroactively after purchase has been made.

We offer a two-part payment plan that requires a 50% deposit at the time of registration. The system will automatically charge the remaining balance thirty days later. To enroll using the installment plan, select 'Pay deposit now' and choose 'scheduled payments' at checkout. 

Financial Information

The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) for the Human Resource Certificate Program is up to $1,595.  Financial assistance information can be found on Rice Financial Aid's Visiting and Continuing Education Students page. 

Registrations are final 10 business days before the class starts, and no refunds or credits will be issued after this deadline. Participants who miss any portion of the program will not be eligible for refunds. Refund requests made before the deadline must be submitted in writing to riceprofdev@rice.edu and will incur a 10% processing fee of the full published tuition price. If books or other learning materials have been issued, the cost of the books and shipping fees will also be deducted. Refunds for credit card payments will be processed back to the original payment accounts and may not appear until the following statement. Refunds for enrollments paid by check may take up to six weeks to process and will be mailed by the Rice University accounting office. A $30 fee will be charged for any check returned due to insufficient funds.

Second Test Window:  TBD
Application Window Opens: 
Early Bird Deadline: 
Application Deadline:  

Exam Structure

•    Computer-based experience
•    3 hours and 45 minutes to complete
•    SHRM-CP® Exam: 134 questions (80 stand-alone knowledge/54 situational judgment)
•    SHRM-SCP® Exam: 134 questions (80 stand-alone knowledge/54 situational judgment)

Exam fee is not included in fee. It is a separate registration for the exam through SHRM.   Exam applications will be accepted starting on June 4, 2024.

Eligibility Criteria

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

  • The SHRM-CP certification is for individuals that perform general HR/HR-related duties; or for those pursuing a career in Human Resource Management (0-2 years experience) including students in their final year of study.   
  • Candidates for the SHRM-CP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree or previous HR experience to apply; however, a basic working knowledge of HR practices and principles is recommended.

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

  • The SHRM-SCP certification is for individuals that have a work history of at least 3 years performing strategic level HR/HR-related duties; or for SHRM-CP credential holders who have held the credential for at least 3 years and are working in, or are in the process of transitioning to, a strategic level role.
  • Candidates for the SHRM-SCP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree to apply.