SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

DCTC is now an educational partner with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) to provide the CP (Certified Professional) and SCP (Senior Certified Professional) certifications!
The CP exam can be taken by anyone, you don’t need a degree, certificate or experience in human resources.

The SCP exam require at least three years of human resource experience,
see (Eligibility Criteria | SHRM Certification) for more details.

Earning your SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional
SHRM-SCP) credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field—and a valuable asset to your organization, keeping you and your organization more competitive in today’s economy.
This professional distinction from the Society of Human Resource Management sets you apart from your colleagues, proving your high level of knowledge and skills.

Course offering information:

All meetings will be via Zoom

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
The SHRM-CP certification is intended for individuals that perform general HR/HR-related duties; or for currently enrolled students and individuals pursuing a career in Human Resource Management.
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 or a degree from an Academically Aligned program is recommended. The SHRM-CP exam is designed to assess the competency level of HR at the operational level. This level includes implementing 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.

4 Steps to SHRM Certification

Determine your eligibility
Apply for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. Login here for exam: SHRM Account Login
Prepare for the certification exam
Take the exam and leverage your certification. Exam not included in price

For complete certification details, visit SHRM HR Certification | SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP
Refer to the SHRM BASK for detailed information on proficiency standards for this credential (i.e., Proficiency Indicators For All HR Professionals and For Advanced HR Professionals).
Students are responsible for the cost of the testing voucher for SHRM

Instructor Bio:
Scott has a master’s degree in public and nonprofit administration from Metropolitan State University. He also has a bachelor of science degree in management from LaSalle University and a supervisory management AAS degree from Gateway Technical College. Scott worked in management and human resources for 18 years before he started his teaching career.
Scott earned his Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) in 2010 and his SHRM-SCP in 2016. He has been teaching the SHRM Certification course since spring of 2022 as well as management and human resources courses at various colleges and universities since 2000.

SCOTT R. GUNDERSON, Instructor & Advisor, SCP, SPHR, CM, MPNA
Business Management & Administration, Technical Management, & Public Administration
main: 651-423-8295
email: Scott.Gunderson@dctc.edu
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Important: The class you are registering for must meet the requirements for cohort size in order for it to run. In the event of very low enrollment and when no other resource is available, the class will be canceled or rescheduled to a later date. You will be notified through email of such change. Cancelation Policy: If you need to withdraw from a class and you notify us at least three business days (Five business days notice is needed for Transportation and Public Safety cancelations, and seven business days notice is needed for SHRM cancelations) before the class starts, you will receive a credit or refund of the course fee. For SHRM cancelations, if you have already received your course materials, those would need to be returned (unopened) or would be reduced from the amount of your refund. Please contact the following representatives for cancelations:

For Healthcare Cancelations, please notify Meriem Aman via email at: meriem.aman@dctc.edu
For Transportation Cancelations, please notify Jim Unger via email at: jim .unger@dctc.edu
For Steam and Hot Water Boiler, SHRM, Class A, Cancelations, please notify Chris Hinrichs via email at: chris.hinrichs@dctc.edu
For all other classes and programs , please notify Gina Zimmer via email at: Gina.zimmer@dctc.edu

No refunds or transfers allowed if you notify us less than three business days before the class starts, five days notice needed for Transportation and Public Safety, seven days notice needed for SHRM.
Your Charge for this class will appear on your credit card statement as Minnesota State Colleges.

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