Why Get Certified?
HR certification is a recognized credential that validates your expertise and commitment to the human resources profession. It demonstrates to employers and peers your dedication to staying current with HR best practices and your ability to apply them effectively in the workplace. By earning an HR certification, professionals can enhance their career opportunities, increase their credibility, and contribute to their organization's success more effectively. Whether you are just starting out or looking to advance in your HR career, our certification prep courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to pass your HR certification exams confidently.
About HR Certifications
Our program
Our HR Certification Prep Courses are expertly designed to fit the needs of aspiring and seasoned HR professionals alike. Delivered virtually and facilitated by experienced HR leaders, each session offers in-depth, interactive learning that spans the most crucial HR principles and practices. Participants gain insights from seasoned professionals who bring real-world experience and up-to-date knowledge directly to you, ensuring that you are well-prepared not just for certification exams, but for successful HR management. Engage in a learning experience that is as flexible as it is effective, enabling you to advance your skills and career from anywhere.
Registration fees include classes, instruction, and SHRM/HRCI learning materials.
Sep 14
SHRM-CP Certification Preparation Course (Fall 2026 Session)
Virtual (Zoom)
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
8-week SHRM-CP certification prep course on Monday evenings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, from September 14th through November 2nd.
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About the Instructor
Dr. Craig R. Seal is a tenured Professor in the Management Department in the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration (JHBC) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB).
He has also served as the Associate Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Studies for CSUSB, as well as the Associate Dean of Student Success & Assessment, the MBA Director in JHBC. Before coming to CSUSB, he was the inaugural Director of Center for Social and Emotional Competence at the University of the Pacific and was an Assistant Professor of Commerce at Niagara University.
He received his Ph.D. in Business Administration from George Washington University (where he was awarded the 2006 Board of Advisors Doctoral Student Award for Outstanding Commitment to the School of Business), his MA in Counseling Psychology from Boston College, and his BS in Psychology from Santa Clara University (where he was awarded the 1991 Nobili Medal).
Dr. Seal teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management. His teaching philosophy is to integrate management theory and practice through real world projects and student written, instructor facilitated cases.
Dr. Seal focuses his research agenda on personal interpersonal capacity, creating the social emotional competence development model and measure. His work has been published in Human Performance, Organization Management Journal, Journal of Management Education, and Journal of Psychological Issues in Organizational Culture.
He has been inducted into Golden Key (International Honor Society), Phi Kappa Phi (Multidisciplinary Collegiate Honor Society), Phi Beta Delta (Society of International Scholars), and Beta Gamma Sigma (International Honor Society). He is a member of the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations and the Academy of Management. He is the past-President of the Inland Empire Society for Human Resource Management (IE SHRM), and has earned both his Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Society for Human Resource Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certifications.
He currently serves as the College Relations Chair on the IESHRM Board and has served as past president of the chapter.
Additional Information
Details on HRCI & SHRM exam eligibility can be found at www.hrci.org and www.shrm.org. Exam scheduling and associated fees are managed by each certifying organization and are not required until the individual is prepared to sit for the exam.
Certification Preparation Classes are not required to sit for the exam offered by SHRM or HRCI. However, Inland Empire SHRM wants to increase your chance of success for passing the exam, so we encourage taking a prep class. Studies show that individuals that take the time to study and prepare for the exam seem to have a higher exam pass rate. Prep classes also give you the opportunity to meet other HR professionals with the same dedication to success.
