Advance your HR career with Old Dominion University's SHRM Learning System Course or SHRM Essentials. 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.

Now, more than ever, HR teams are required to assume a greater leadership role, contributing to the strategic direction of their organizations. Those who successfully complete the program are awarded a certificate of completion by ODU.

To learn more about Human Resource Management, you can reach Continuing Education by calling 757-683-5650, emailing cepd@odu.edu, or completing the quick form below.

  • The SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course provides an overview of human resource roles and responsibilities. It covers real-life HR issues and current topics vital for any supervisor or manager. Developed by HR experts, practitioners and legal counsel.

  • Establish yourself as a globally-recognized human resource expert by earning the standard in HR certification: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP™) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP™).

  • This program explores SHRM's Learning System content at a high level and focuses primarily on answering test preparation questions for exam readiness.