SHRM Certification Prep Course Offered

Elmira, NY (02/09/2021) — Elmira College is offering a Society for Human Resource Management certification prep course beginning Tuesday, March 16.

As a SHRM Education Partner, EC offers the SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® certification preparation program for those looking to earn the globally recognized human resources credential. Recognized as the new standard for human resources professionals around the globe, this credential focuses on teaching and testing the practical, real-life information HR professionals need to excel in their careers.

"The SHRM certification exam course is not only designed to ensure students pass the certification, but also become strategic thinkers in the HR field," according to Matthew Burr, SHRM instructor and EC assistant professor of business administration. "The course provides the knowledge, tools and resources to improve anyone's skills in the HR field and the SHRM certification is valued at the highest levels in organizations across the world. Our success is the students' success."

Since beginning to offer the prep course in 2016, Elmira College participants have averaged a 92.4% pass rate on the SHRM exam, while the global average is 62%.

The next course offering will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 16 - May 18. The course will be offered in a hybrid model, providing in-person instruction combined with online sessions. Registration is available online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shrm-certification-exam-prep-course-spring-2021-tickets-102169800624. Space is limited, so early enrollment is encouraged. Registration deadline is Friday, February 26.

Elmira College is one of just over 260 SHRM Partners worldwide and the only Partner within the NY/PA Twin Tiers region.

For questions or additional information, contact Elmira College at (607) 735-1825.

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