01 · SHRM-CP · Exam prep course
SHRM-CP an international career starts here.
12 recorded classes on 21 exam topics of the SHRM competency model, exam-style questions in every class and practice tests in your account. Materials in English, like the exam. All classes open right away.
- 12classes, up to 45 min
- 21exam topics
- 1 yearof access
- Diplomaon Accredible
Mike Pritula — #1 HR instructor on Udemy with 2M+ enrollments. SHRM-CP and PHRi certified, HRCI representative in Eastern Europe.
Mike Pritula Academy is an independent provider, not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by SHRM, and not a certified SHRM education partner. SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® are registered trademarks of the Society for Human Resource Management. All trademark rights belong to their respective owners.
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For HR who want an international career.
HR professionals in operational roles
SHRM-CP is SHRM’s certification for HR practitioners. Check SHRM’s eligibility rules before you register. Ready for a senior role? Look at SHRM-SCP.
Practice, not theory
The course is built around the exam: every class ends with a breakdown of exam-style questions, and practice tests wait in your account.
English is not your first language
The exam is in English and so are the materials. Class 1 explains how the exam works and what to expect.
Five questions. Honest answer.
SHRM-CP questions test how you apply HR practice in everyday situations, not just definitions. Try five situations written in the exam’s style and see where you stand.
Sample questions written by Pritula Academy in the style of the exam. They are not official SHRM items.
12 classes, 21 exam topics.
Built on the SHRM competency model. Materials in English, like the exam; practice tests in your student account.
01Introduction to SHRM-CP certification
What SHRM-CP is · how it differs from HRCI and CIPD certifications · exam features and cost · the SHRM competency model
02Soft skills, job analysis and job design
Soft skills for HR · job analysis and job design · analysis of exam-style questions
03Workforce planning and recruiting
Organization and management · workforce planning · recruiting · the exam glossary · exam-style questions
04Candidate selection, HR and the organization
Candidate selection · HR and the organization · analysis of exam-style questions · how to prepare for the exam
05Employee lifecycle and attendance
The employee lifecycle · attendance · exam-style questions · how to work with questions during the exam
06HR documentation and performance management
HR documentation · performance management · exam-style questions · how to learn from tests
07Employee training and development
Training · employee development · exam-style questions · how to review what you have learned
08Talent management and total rewards
Talent management · total rewards · analysis of exam-style questions · how to stay motivated
09Bonuses and benefits
The strategic planning process · bonuses · benefits · exam-style questions · what happens after certification
10Employee value proposition and employee relations
The employee value proposition · employee relations · company policies · exam-style questions · recertification
11Health and safety, information management
Employee health and safety · information systems · information security · analysis of exam-style questions
12Exam registration and exam day
How to register for the exam · how to take the exam · how to add the certificate to your LinkedIn profile
One exam — or two at once.
Standard
All 12 classes, practice tests, homework reviewed by Mike and a diploma. 1 year of access. The exam is paid to SHRM separately.
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- All classes open at onceWatch the 12 recorded classes at your own pace, on a computer or a phone. Access is for 1 year.
- Homework and testsEach class has a practical task and a test. Mike Pritula reviews the homework personally.
- Practice testsExam-style tests in your account show what to repeat before the exam.
- Exam registrationClass 12 shows how to register, how to take the exam and how to add the certificate to LinkedIn.
Learn from your phone
The course fits in your pocket.
- Same login as on your computerVideo, slides and files of every class — in the app for iPhone and Android.
- Progress is sharedStart a class at your desk, finish it on the way home.
- Homework from the phoneOpen the task, write the answer, attach a file and send it to Mike.
A diploma that shows on LinkedIn.
After every course you receive a named diploma on Accredible — the same platform that issues certificates for Google, Udacity and Rosetta Stone. You can add it to your LinkedIn profile in one click.
- ✓ A unique code on every diploma — impossible to forge
- ✓ The QR code leads to an online version an employer can verify
- ✓ Adds to your LinkedIn profile in one click
- ✓ Available in English
Taught by Udemy’s #1 HR instructor.
The academy is built on 21 years of Mike Pritula’s own HR practice.
- #1 HR instructor on Udemy — 2M+ enrollments
- Author of 200+ HR books on Amazon
- Founder of PapaHR, an AI-native HR platform
- 21 years in HR: Wargaming, Preply, iDeals, Starlightmedia, Alfa-Bank, PeopleForce
- Certifications PHRi, SHRM-CP, HCI sHRBP; HRCI representative in Eastern Europe
- Two YouTube Silver Play Buttons
We prepare for every HR certification.
HRCI and SHRM exams at every level — from your first certificate to global HR. All of them are in the subscription with certification, $2,900 a year.
aPHRiAssociate Professional in HR – InternationalStarting levelSee the course → 
PHRiProfessional in HR – InternationalFor HR practitionersSee the course → 
SPHRiSenior Professional in HR – InternationalSenior levelSee the course → 
GPHRGlobal Professional in HRGlobal HRSee the course → Graduates of our certification prep.
“Mike provided insights and practical examples that helped me better understand complex HR concepts and prepare for the certification exam.”Olga DanuDirector of People, Brizy Profile on LinkedIn →
“A cool course — I learned a lot of useful things I hadn’t realized before.”Anara DosmurzayevaHR Manager · Almaty Profile on LinkedIn →
“I passed the exam, hooray! I hesitated for a long time about taking the PHRi at all — I’m a brand-new HRD and can’t boast years of experience yet. Mike, on top of everything else, you inspire people!”Marina TanekovaAlmaty
“I’m an entrepreneur with two businesses of my own. In the last 4 days before the exam I rewatched the course videos 4 times and took the tests 2–3 times each. Today I passed!”Svetlana ScutelniciucChișinău
“I finally passed the exam and got the magic word: PASS!!! As Mike says, the exam isn’t about specific facts — it’s about reasoning.”Anna MamyanYerevan
“I finally passed the exam, hooray! A month of sleepless nights hugging my laptop.”Aray AkhmetzhanovaAstana
“HOORAY! I passed the exam!!!! Huge thanks to Mike Pritula for breaking the material down and helping me prepare.”Natalia OleinicChișinău
Excerpts from graduate reviews. The course is named on each card.
Before you start.
What is SHRM-CP?
SHRM Certified Professional — an international HR certification from the Society for Human Resource Management, based on the SHRM competency model. The exam is taken in English.
Is the course affiliated with SHRM?
No. Mike Pritula Academy is an independent provider and not a certified SHRM education partner. SHRM-CP® is a registered trademark of the Society for Human Resource Management.
Is the exam fee included?
No. The exam is paid to SHRM separately. The course prepares you for it and class 12 shows how to register.
Is this course in the $1,000 subscription?
No. Certification prep courses are in the subscription with certification — $2,900 a year, together with 175+ academy courses.
How long do I have access?
1 year from the day your account opens. All 12 classes are available right away.
Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Lessons open in the app for iPhone and Android with the same login and password as on your computer, and your progress is shared.
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