Everyone says the exam is brutal. Our students pass it anyway.
David Siler has been getting HR pros through the SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, and SPHR for 30 years, at a pass rate national averages can only wave at. Now his complete system is on demand, on your schedule.
Which exam are you taking?
Pick your credential for the eligibility rules, exam facts, and prep path. Taking more than one? Even better. It is the same course either way.
For HR pros in operational roles. Knowledge plus situational judgment.
For senior leaders shaping strategy and influencing the business.
The classic operational credential. Program implementation and tactics.
Strategy, policy, and the big picture for seasoned practitioners.
One course. Both certifying bodies. Zero duplicate studying.
SHRM and HRCI test the same profession from two angles, and roughly 80% of the material overlaps. David built one learning system that covers all of it, with a dedicated SHRM Addendum for what is unique to the CP and SCP. Prep once, then sit for whichever exam you want. Or both. Plenty of his students do.
120 video lessons, audio you can take on your commute, flashcards, games, and more practice questions than you will have patience for. Built the way adults actually learn.
David's framework for the seven principles of HR that show up all over both exams. He wrote the book on it. Literally. It is included in the course, and you will not find it anywhere else.
What's inside
Every module mixes video instruction, quizzes, and interactive study tools, and finishes with sample tests so you always know where you stand. When you are ready, take the full-length final for your exam.
See everything included00Preparation and Introduction
How the course works, how the exams work, and how to build a study rhythm that survives a full-time job.
01Safety, Health, & Security
OSHA, workplace safety programs, security, and business continuity.
02The Seven Princes Framework
The seven principles of HR that anchor the rest of the course, and the exams.
03Learning & Development
Adult learning, training design, career development, and evaluation.
04Total Rewards
Compensation structures, benefits, payroll fundamentals, and equity.
05Talent Planning and Acquisition
Workforce planning, recruiting, selection, and onboarding.
06Employee & Labor Relations
Employment law, unions, investigations, discipline, and engagement.
07Business Management, Leadership, and Strategy
Strategy, finance for HR, metrics, M&A, and leading the function.
08International Human Resource Management
Global HR practices and cross-border considerations.
09SHRM Addendum
Everything unique to the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP, including situational judgment.
Try before you buy. Actually.
Create a free account, confirm your email, and you are inside the course in under a minute: your first lessons, a sample from the Seven Princes, and a real practice test with an instant score. No card, no commitment, no sales calls.
Meet the guy behind the pass rate
David Siler is the founder of Distinctive HR and the author of the learning system in this course. He has 40 years as a senior HR practitioner, 30 years guiding candidates through cert prep, and a stint as a question writer for the HRCI exams. He also retakes the exams himself on a regular basis to keep every one of his own credentials current, which tells you most of what you need to know about him.
Thousands certified. Here are three of them.
"This course is absolutely amazing. I couldn't have passed the PHR exam on my first attempt without it. The Seven Princes truly sets the standard."
"I had a Master's in HR but had been out of the field for years. I passed my PHR exam yesterday with tears and emotions. David's Seven Princes helped me tremendously. He is the best instructor."
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Fair questions
Can I see the course before I buy?
Yes, and you should. The free preview opens your first lessons, a Seven Princes sample, and a practice test. Create a free account, confirm your email, and you are in. If the teaching style does not click, you will know before spending a dollar.
Am I eligible to sit for these exams?
Each credential has its own mix of education and experience requirements, set by SHRM and HRCI. The short version: there is a credential for nearly every stage of an HR career. Each credential page above lists the current requirements, and Module 0 walks you through the application process.
Which exam should I take?
It depends on your role, your goals, and honestly, your employer's preferences. Our SHRM vs HRCI guide breaks down the real differences. And because this one course preps you for all four exams, choosing wrong is not really possible here.
Does the course match the current exam content?
Yes. The curriculum tracks the current HRCI exam content outlines and the SHRM BASK, and it is updated as the certifying bodies revise them.
How long do I get access?
Your enrollment includes 12 months of access to everything, which is comfortably more than the typical 8 to 12 week study plan requires.
Is this really the same system with the 90% pass rate?
Same curriculum, same instructor, same Seven Princes. The on-demand format delivers it through video lessons and interactive tools instead of scheduled live sessions, so you study when life allows.
Already certified? Keep it that way, free.
24 on-demand courses plus a live webinar every month. SHRM PDCs and HRCI credits included.
