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Prepare for the PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP and aPHR exams on your own schedule. Our self-study courses include a full set of digital and print study materials, and you can enroll anytime.
Already certified? Catapult courses count toward recertification
The self-study courses on this page prepare you to earn the PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or aPHR. Once you hold a credential, many of our live courses carry HRCI and SHRM recertification credit. Catapult is an HRCI Recertification Provider and a SHRM Recertification Provider, and each course page lists the hours it carries.
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4 courses in HRCI/SHRM Certification Prep
Everything you need to study on your own schedule
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP self-study
$475 plus $25 shipping
- 1,600+ practice questions, including a final practice exam
- Printed study guide (300+ pages) plus a digital copy
- 9+ hours of video and 11+ hours of audio
- Digital flashcards and a sample study plan
- Live weekly Q&A with course author David Siler
- One year of online access
aPHR self-study
$240 plus $15 shipping
- 600+ practice questions, including a final practice exam
- Printed study guide (about 125 pages) plus a digital copy
- 7+ hours of video and 3+ hours of audio
- Digital flashcards, study games and a sample study plan
Materials ship by UPS or USPS. Your online login arrives with your shipping email, usually within one business day. Each course is for one person.
Certification prep wherever your team works
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Skills you’ll build across HRCI/SHRM Certification Prep courses
Named competencies you’ll build across these courses.
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What HR professionals say about this course
Graduates of the certification prep course, in their own words.
The live instruction made complex topics clear and engaging, helping me understand how to think like a strategic HR leader rather than just memorize content. The practice exams were absolutely essential. They trained me to think critically, spot traps, and approach each question from a strategic perspective. I went into the exam confident and prepared.
I absolutely loved this web-based PHR/SPHR Certification Study Course. It was so convenient for my busy work schedule, I could attend class at work or home. I have taken the traditional 12 week course years ago and talk about boring lectures. This prep course is hands down the best.
It didn’t take long for me to realize that the benefits of your program extend far beyond simply being ready for the test. The variety of learning methods was a tremendous help in absorbing an overwhelming amount of information. The classroom lectures not only prepared me for the exam, but truly got me engaged in all aspects of Human Resources.
David Siler’s exceptionally prepared lectures and materials covered every base in my exam prep and increased my confidence ten-fold. The study materials, in addition to the classes, enabled an older student to successfully complete a very intimidating exam. I would highly recommend this course as the best preparation around.
Frequently asked questions
Reviewed by Cindy Satter, Senior HR Advisor, SHRM-SCP, PHR, and Linda Hunter, Senior HR Advisor, PHR, SHRM-CP. See Catapult HR Advisors.
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