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    <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:53:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Texas SHRM Certification Success Cohort – Fall 2026 (October 08, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1 class="promo"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Ready to Conquer the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Exam?&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"&gt;&lt;font face="Lato"&gt;Have you taken the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam before and didn’t quite cross the finish line? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to prepare alone this time.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;These six 90-minute virtual sessions are designed exclusively for HR professionals who are preparing to retake the exam during the&amp;nbsp;December 1, 2026 – February 15, 2027, the SHRM testing window.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong style="color: rgb(124, 89, 52); font-family: Raleway, Arial, sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 33px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Why this program works:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;A supportive, no-judgment environment to practice, ask questions, and build confidence&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Six 90-minute sessions (October - November) focused on micro-learning, real dialogue, and application—not dry lectures&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Guidance from experienced SHRM-SCP facilitators and guest subject matter experts&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;A cohort style that turns classmates into your personal support network&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Practice with real sample questions and proven test-taking strategies&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;The chance to grow your HR network while preparing for success&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h1 class="promo"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;By the end, you will:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Apply test-taking strategies with confidence&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Create a personalized study plan that fits your style&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Reinforce knowledge through practice and discussion&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Walk into exam day prepared, supported, and ready to succeed&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h1 class="promo"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Program Details:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;ul style="line-height: 24px;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Dates:Thursdays, October 8th - November 19th (6 sessions)

    &lt;p&gt;*No session held on October 15th&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. CST (90 minutes)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Location: Live online via Zoom&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Cost: $150 per person (same low fee since 2022!)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;‍Facilitators: Crystal Reich, SHRM-SCP &amp;amp; Lisa Blanton, SHRM-SCP&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h1 class="promo"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Your Success is Our Goal&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just about passing the exam—it’s about building lasting professional connections and gaining the confidence to thrive as an HR leader.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
“The Certification Success Cohort completely prepared me for the SHRM-CP exam. I had not opened a book or studied prior to the first cohort class. My exam was 4 weeks after the last class. They gave me the knowledge and belief that I was ready for the exam. I passed entirely because of this cohort.” 2025 Cohort participant, Becky M.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Schedule&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Session &lt;span&gt;1&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Thursday, October 8, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Topic: HR Competencies&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Session &lt;span&gt;2&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Thursday, October 22, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Topics: HR Strategic Planning and Talent Acquisition / Engagement and Retention&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Session &lt;span&gt;3&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Thursday, October 29, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Topics: Learning and Development / Total Rewards&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Session &lt;span&gt;4&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Thursday, November 5, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Topics: Structure of the HR Function and OED / Workforce Management and Technology&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Session &lt;span&gt;5&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Thursday, November 12, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Topics: Employment and Labor Relations / HR in the Global Context and Diversity &amp;amp; Inclusion&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Session &lt;span&gt;6&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Thursday, November 19, 2026&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Topics: U.S. Legislation / Risk Management and Corporate Social Responsibility&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://texasshrm.org/event-6849907</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>SHRM Texas Fall Meeting (October 10, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h1 align="center"&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;This meeting is by invitation only.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

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      <link>https://texasshrm.org/event-6815742</link>
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