Spring 2026 Certification Prep Course

Invest in Yourself with SHRM Certification
Earn the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP^®) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP^®) and prove your knowledge, competency, and value to colleagues and to employers looking for a competitive edge in today’s global economy.
We are pleased to announce that the Greater Henry County Chapter of SHRM will offer a SHRM Learning System in-person Certification Prep Class in 2026! These classes will be in-person and are designed to expand your HR knowledge and competencies to prepare you for the SHRM certification exam.
This study group is based on the SHRM Learning System which offers personalized learning that adjusts to your unique learning style. You’ll learn to apply HR knowledge and competencies to real-life situations and maximize exam readiness practice questions, including 160 retired exam questions, as well as interactive tools. There’s no better way to successfully prepare for SHRM certification.
As an HR professional, many of you may already know the benefits of certification.  To summarize, benefits of SHRM certification include:
·         Boost your confidence and recognition.
·         Demonstrate mastery of the competencies and knowledge most important to organizations as defined by the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™).
·         Expand your scope within the HR field and bring new ideas to drive business success within your organization.
·         Stand out from other HR candidates in a job search.
·         Demonstrate your long-term commitment to the HR profession.
·         Protect your organization from risk by ensuring regulatory compliance.
To conduct our certification prep class, SHRM requires a minimum of five participants. 
Specifics about the upcoming classes are:
Classes will be held on the following Saturdays, 8am – 3:30pm, at the Mercer University Regional Academic Center (RAC), 160 Henry Parkway Connector, McDonough, GA 30253.
Class Dates: March 7, 2026 - May 2, 2026 (Will not meet the weekend of April 4th).
SHRM Spring Testing Window:  
*Cost:    Henry SHRM Member:              $890
               Non-Henry SHRM Member:      $1090 
*Cost includes all course printed material as well as access to online resources. Course participation cost is significantly less than purchasing the SHRM e-Learning system individually. Know that the cost does not include the exam fee.
Non-Henry SHRM members may consider joining our chapter to realize a cost saving.
All sessions will be facilitated by a SHRM certified professional.
Please submit your registration and course fee payment no later than February 23, 2026.
If you have questions or would like additional information please contact Latatia West, Henry SHRM Certification Director at latatia.west@doas.ga.gov 
We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Register here: Greater Henry County SHRM - Authorization required