You’ve been meaning to do this. This is your sign to finally make it happen.
AI. Workforce analytics. Talent shortages. Constant change. HR is facing more pressure than ever, and leaders who can navigate this complexity are in high demand.
The professionals who adapt now will define the future of HR leadership.
UMSL’s SHRM Certification Prep Course gives you the structure, coaching, and accountability to actually finish it—and pass.
Joe Stoff is a seasoned HR executive and SHRM-certified instructor with more than 20 years of experience leading human resources strategy, talent management, and organizational development across global organizations. As an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Joe has helped hundreds of professionals achieve their SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certifications, maintaining one of the highest pass rates in the region.
Recognized for his engaging teaching style and real-world insight, Joe combines strategic HR expertise with a deep commitment to developing the next generation of HR leaders.
What You'll Learn
Using the official SHRM learning system (the SHRM Learning System) increases chances of passing: according to SHRM’s exam‐prep page, candidates who pair the Learning System with the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge are 44% more likely to pass the SHRM-CP exam and 34% more likely to pass the SHRM-SCP exam.
HR Behavioral Competencies The nine SHRM-defined behavioral competencies, organized into Leadership, Business, and Interpersonal clusters, equip you to act with integrity, influence strategically, build relationships, communicate effectively, and operate with a global mindset. (Full list available on the SHRM website.)
HR Technical Expertise You’ll also deepen your knowledge across SHRM’s three technical domains (People, Organization, and Workplace) which together span 14 functional areas such as HR Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Relations, Global Workforce Management, and U.S. Employment Law.
Cancellation Policy for Noncredit Business Administration Programs:The University reserves the right to cancel any program. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified immediately, and all program fees will be returned. If you must cancel the registration, refund is issued if you cancel two weeks prior to the first class. A full refund is issued if the student has not received the course books. Refunds for students who have received course books will be reduced by the cost of the books.
