Earn Your HR Certification
Prepare for the PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP exam with structured courses built around the actual exam content outlines — led by experienced HR professionals who have been through the process themselves.
Ready to Earn Your PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP?
Passing an HR certification exam is a significant career milestone — and the preparation matters as much as the credential itself. Catapult HR’s certification courses are built around the actual exam content outlines published by HRCI and SHRM, so every hour you invest in prep directly maps to what you’ll face on test day.
Our instructor-led format means you’re not studying in isolation. You work through exam domains with experienced HR practitioners who can explain not just what the right answer is, but why — and how the concept plays out in real organizations. That context accelerates comprehension and builds the confidence you need on exam day.
Who This Is For
- HR professionals pursuing their first HRCI credential (PHR or SPHR) or SHRM credential (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)
- HR coordinators and generalists ready to validate their experience with a professional certification
- HR managers seeking to advance into strategic roles that require credentialed expertise
- Organizations investing in their HR team’s professional development and retention
- Career changers entering HR who want a structured, credentialed path into the profession
What You’ll Learn
- Complete coverage of HRCI and SHRM exam content outlines and functional area weights
- HR knowledge domains: Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Compliance, Strategy, and more
- Behavioral competency areas tested on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams
- Practice questions aligned to real exam format, with explanations for every answer choice
- Test-taking strategies and time management techniques specific to the PHR/SPHR and SHRM exams
- Study planning support to pace your prep leading up to your scheduled exam date
What’s Included
- +Instructor-led exam prep aligned to current HRCI and SHRM content outlines
- +PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, and SHRM-SCP preparation tracks
- +Practice questions with detailed answer explanations
- +Exam domain review across all functional areas
- +Study strategy coaching and exam day guidance
- +Expert instructors who hold active HRCI and SHRM credentials
- +Access to course materials throughout your study period
HRCI Approved Provider
PHR & SPHR Exam Prep
SHRM Preferred Provider
SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP Prep
Regional HR Experts
Serving the Southeast
What Makes Catapult’s Cert Prep Different
Not a self-paced video library — a structured, instructor-led experience designed to get you across the finish line on exam day.
Structured Exam Prep
Coursework follows the exact content outlines used by HRCI and SHRM to write the exams — so every session builds directly toward what you’ll face on test day.
Expert Instruction
Learn from HR professionals who hold active HRCI and SHRM credentials and bring real-world context to the material — not just textbook explanations.
Proven Pass Rates
Catapult HR candidates consistently outperform national pass rate averages. Our prep methodology and instructor expertise translate into results on exam day.
“I passed my PHR on the first try after going through Catapult’s certification course. The instructors didn’t just teach the material — they helped me understand how to think through the exam questions. I walked into test day actually feeling prepared.”
— HR Generalist, Manufacturing Company, Charlotte, NC
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HRCI and SHRM certification courses — answered by our credentialed HR instructors.
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Ready to Start Your Certification Journey?
Tell us which credential you’re targeting and when you’re thinking about sitting for the exam. We’ll recommend the right prep course and build a timeline that works for you.