University of Maryland Global Campus is proud to offer course credit for those who have earned certifications from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), specifically the SHRM Certified Professional® (SHRM-CP®) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional® (SHRM-SCP®) certifications. These career-relevant HR certifications are designed to demonstrate your mastery of the field of human resources. Whether you’re an entry-level professional performing general HR duties at your organization or an HR leader tasked with developing policies and guidelines, a certification from SHRM proves that you’ve mastered the relevant HR skills and competencies you need to thrive in the marketplace. At UMGC, we want to recognize your prior learning experiences and reward you for your expertise.
UMGC will award course credit for certifications you’ve earned, allowing you to save time and money while fulfilling course requirements that can be applied to our undergraduate certificates in HR people analytics and human resource management; our bachelor’s degrees in business administration and human resource management; our graduate certificate in strategic human resource management; and our Master of Science in management concentrations in human resource management and interdisciplinary studies in management.
SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® are registered marks of SHRM.
View Certifications in Your Industry
You may earn UMGC course credit for several of your certifications in multiple industries. UMGC articulates credit for certifications in industries that include accounting, cybersecurity, HR, technology, and more. Access the dropdown menu to review certifications in your business area.
How SHRM Certifications Equate to UMGC Course Credit
UMGC articulates specific SHRM certifications to UMGC course credit as follows. If you have any questions about an existing articulation, a certification with a UMGC course equivalency that is not yet determined, or a certification that does not appear on this list, please contact Student Records.
| Industry Certification | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|
| SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) | Graduate - ADMN 662; or HRMD 610† |
| SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) | Undergraduate - HRMN 300, HRMN 302, and HRMN 367 |
| SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) | Graduate - ADMN 661 and ADMN 662†; or HRMD 610 and HRMD 620† |
| SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) | Undergraduate - HRMN 300, HRMN 302, and HRMN 367 |
† You may earn credit for different courses based on your chosen academic program. If you have any additional questions about this process, contact your academic advisor or success coach.