Another year, another outstanding achievement for ODUGlobal's Continuing Education department. ODU has been named one of the Top 5 Education Partners for 2025 for the SHRM Essentials of HR program, a distinguished recognition awarded by Holmes Corporation in partnership with SHRM.

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Another year, another outstanding achievement for ODUGlobal's Continuing Education department. ODU has been named one of the Top 5 Education Partners for 2025 for the SHRM Essentials of HR program, a distinguished recognition awarded by Holmes Corporation in partnership with SHRM.

This national honor highlights ODU Continuing Education’s continued excellence in delivering high-quality HR certification preparation and professional development programs to professionals in its community and beyond. Additionally, ODU was ranked #1 in the state of Virginia for these contributions. Holmes Corporation expressed their appreciation for ODU’s ongoing partnership and commitment to advancing the HR profession.

Being named to this list is a significant accomplishment and underscores ODU’s leadership in HR education and workforce development. ODU was formally recognized during the SHRM Education Partner Learning Connection (EPLC) on Tuesday, February 17th.

“We are honored to partner with SHRM to offer HR professionals certification preparation and professional development programs that strengthen organizations and careers,” Dr. Renee Felts, AVP of Continuing Education, shared. “We look forward to building on this success and continuing to serve our community in the years ahead.”

For more information about ODU’s SHRM-aligned programs, please visit SHRM Certification Prep+ Course or contact Program Manager Deborah Avans at davans@odu.edu.