Seminars

Purchasing & Order Status

Can I purchase for other people?

To purchase a seminar for another person, please contact the SHRM Member Care Center:
Phone: 800.283.7476, option #3 | E-mail: https://forms.shrm.org/forms/contact-us.
You cannot purchase for other people over the internet.

Can I do a corporate purchase?

SHRM Seminar registrations are done on an individual basis, but if you have a group of 10 or more then we may be able to bring the training to you. Contact us to identify the program that best addresses your team's development needs and set up your team's onsite training program:
E-mail:OrgTraining@SHRM.org | Phone:+1.703.535.6496

How can I ensure my order was received?

You should receive a confirmation email to the email address on file once the payment has been received, however if another is required, please contact the SHRM Member Care Center:
Phone: 800.283.7476, option #3 | E-mail: https://forms.shrm.org/forms/contact-us.

How can I check on order status?

You should receive a confirmation email to the email address on file once the payment has been received, however if your confirmation is not received, please contact the SHRM Member Care Center:
Phone: 800.283.7476, option #3 | E-mail: https://forms.shrm.org/forms/contact-us.

Can I get a receipt for my purchase?

You may access a receipt of payment online under your account / MySHRM area by selecting the My Orders & Donations tile. You may also request a receipt of payment via phone or email.

Can I put something in my cart and come back later?

Selected seminars will remain in your cart for approximately 30 days.

I saved something in my cart and now it is gone.

If your seminar is no longer displayed in your cart, it may have reached the 30 day expiration date. You may re-select your item to add it to your cart before checking out.

Can I view my order history?

You may access your order history for seminars under your account / MySHRM area by selecting the My Orders & Donations tile.

Do I need to be a member?

You are not required to be a member to register for SHRM seminars. For most events, SHRM offers a discounted rate for SHRM members.

Payments

Can I pay by credit card?

You may submit payment for a seminar via phone, fax, or online via Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. Unfortunately, Discover Card is not an accepted form of payment.

Can I pay by check?

Check payments for seminars may be mailed, accompanied with a completed registration form, to
SHRM Seminars
PO Box 79482
Baltimore, MD 21279-0482
(Allow 4-6 weeks for processing)

Can I pay with a PO?

SHRM accepts purchase orders for seminars from Government agencies only. Purchase orders may be mailed, accompanied with a completed registration form, to:
SHRM Seminars
PO Box 79482
Baltimore, MD 21279-0482
(Allow 4-6 weeks for processing), or faxed to +1.703.535.6490 (Allow 1-2 weeks for processing).

Can I use a Gift Certificate?

SHRM does not offer gift certificates for seminars. However, you may purchase seminar for another person. To purchase for another person, please contact the SHRM Member Care Center:
Phone: 800.283.7476, option #3 | E-mail: https://forms.shrm.org/forms/contact-us.

Can I be invoiced?

A seminar invoice may be created by contacting the SHRM Member Care Center by phone or email, however registrations are not complete until payment has been received in full.

What is the sales tax?

SHRM Seminars do not include sales tax.

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Refunds

What is the refund policy?

All seminar cancellations must be in writing using our online form or can be faxed to +1.703.535.6490. Should the program be cancelled, SHRM is not responsible for any penalty incurred by purchasing a nonrefundable airline ticket or related travel/personal costs. Confirmed registrants may cancel and receive a full refund minus a $250 administrative fee up to 10 business days before the program. If you find that you are unable to attend and it is less than 10 business days before the program start date, you may send a replacement to attend in your place. If you are unable to send a replacement, you forfeit your registration fee.

How do I request a refund?

All cancellations must be in writing using our online form or can be faxed to +1.703.535.6490. Should the program be cancelled, SHRM is not responsible for any penalty incurred by purchasing a nonrefundable airline ticket or related travel/personal costs. Confirmed registrants may cancel and receive a full refund minus a $250 administrative fee up to 10 business days before the program. If you find that you are unable to attend and it is less than 10 business days before the program start date, you may send a replacement to attend in your place. If you are unable to send a replacement, you forfeit your registration fee.

Returns

What is the return policy?

For SHRM Certification Prep courses: Unused items may be returned for a full refund (less shipping and handling) within 30 days of purchase. No items will be accepted after 30 days or if they are not in a condition to be resold.

Where do I send my return?

For SHRM Certification Prep courses:
SHRM Learning Systems
2975 Lone Oak Drive
Suite 180.
Eagan, MN 33121.
Please include picking ticket or invoice with your return.

Transfers/Cancellations

What is the transfer policy?

Transfers are permitted one time only within the calendar year. Transfer requests must be submitted in writing via e-mail or fax, no later than 10 business days before the program start date. You may transfer into another program that will be held before December 31, 2017. If you are unable to attend the program to which you transfer, you may send a replacement. If you are unable to send a replacement, you forfeit your registration fee. All transfers must be made in writing using our online form or can be faxed to +1.703.535.6490.

What do I do if I need to cancel?

Participants who cancel their registration for the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Preparation (3 days), the SHRM-CP Power Prep, the SHRM-SCP Power Prep, the Virtual SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification Preparation Seminars (7 weeks or 9 weeks), SHRM Essentials of Human Resources (2 days), or the Virtual Essentials of Human Resources Seminar (4 weeks) should follow the same guidelines above, except they will have to return the SHRM Learning System or SHRM Essentials of Human Resources materials unopened or be charged the purchase price of $695 SHRM Member/$885 Nonmember for the SHRM Learning System or the purchase price of $385 SHRM Member/$460 Nonmember for the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources. Your refund will be equal to the registration fee, minus the applicable cost of the materials and a $250 administrative fee.

Visit shrm.org/seminars/registration for the complete cancellation and transfer policy.

Shipping

When will I receive my purchase?

For SHRM Certification Prep courses: Learning System materials are typically received via mail, within 5 – 7 business days of processing the order. SHRM Learning Systems cannot be mailed to P.O. Boxes. A physical address must be listed for shipping.

How do I know if an item is in stock?

If a seminar is full, the website will show it as SOLD OUT, or you will be prompted on the website that the seminar is no longer available.

What are the shipping charges?

For SHRM Certification Prep courses: No additional shipping is required for this seminar. Shipping is additional when purchasing the Learning System as a separate item (without a seminar).

What are my shipping options?

Typically, orders are shipped via FedEx Ground unless specified otherwise. SHRM reserves the right to utilize alternate shippers when necessary. Orders outside the continental United States will be shipped via airfreight. Orders shipped via FedEx Ground will normally arrive within 5–7 business days of processing the order.