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DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION

SHRM Certification Prep

  • SHRM

Course Description

Prepare for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification with a comprehensive training course that builds your HR expertise and sets you apart as a leader in the field. This program includes the latest SHRM Learning System, aligned with the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge® (SHRM BASK®), and is designed for adult learners with interactive materials and real-world scenarios. Course pricing includes all required study materials, which will be provided before the first session. Please note: enrollment does not guarantee exam success.

Session Information

Oct 7 - Dec 9 2026
Wednesdays 4-7 pm

Instructors

Susan Loynd
Instructor | Online via Zoom

Susan Loynd

Strategic HR Business Advisor, HR Services, The Richards Group

Susan Loynd
Instructor | Online via Zoom

Susan Loynd

Strategic HR Business Advisor, HR Services, The Richards Group

Susan Loynd, M.A., SHRM-SCP, is an accomplished, certified, senior human resource executive and consultant with over 25 years’ experience as a business leader. She is a subject matter expert in the areas of Business Acumen, Talent Acquisition, Training and Development; Inclusion and Diversity; and Employee Relations.

Susan was a SHRM volunteer leader for over 15 years and co-led SHRM’s Diversity and Inclusion Expertise Panel for several years. Prior roles include the Vermont State Director, and the Northeast Membership Advisory Council representative.

She offers knowledge across business disciplines in a variety of industries, including public and private sector entities. She has delivered a variety of online, face-to-face, and virtual human resource and business education courses including the SHRM Learning System Certification Preparation, SHRM Certification Power Preparation, SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management, Employee Relations: Creating a Positive Workplace Culture, Using Storytelling to Elevate Credibility, Mastering the Human Resource Generalist, Conflict Mediation, and the Fair Labor Standards Act. She is an adjunct faculty member of Vermont State University and Community College of Vermont.

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