SHRM Certificaiton is an online exam that cerrtifies you to be a recognized expert in human resources.​ This professional 
distinction sets you apart from your colleagues, proving your high level of knowledge and skills.

 

Why take it?

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COMPETENCY-BASED

The profession is no longer just about what you know—facts and figures—but rather how you effectively implement that knowledge in the workplace each and every day. SHRM certification provides you the opportunity to prove not only what you know but also how you can apply that knowledge on the job. 

RELEVANT 
SHRM certifications directly link to on-the-job scenarios and realistic work situations. Seventy-three percent of examinees say the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams are HR job-relevant.

UNIVERSALLY APPLICABLE
Built upon one comprehensive SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge™ (SHRM BoCK™), SHRM certification is applicable across industries, geographic borders, job responsibilities and career levels

FOCUSED ON  ADVANCEMENT 
More than 5,000 employers are seeking SHRM credential-holders every month. The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credentials are based on the current HR landscape, focusing on the competencies and knowledge HR professionals need to lead in today’s business community. Boost your confidence to take that next step in your HR career or to distinguish yourself in a job search. 

STRATEGIC
Based on in-depth research focused on—and backed by—global employers and business leaders, the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credentials reflect what HR practitioners need to know to be leaders in their organizations and in the profession. 

ACCREDITED 
The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams are accredited by the Buros Center for Testing, asserting that the HR credentials meet the highest standards in testing. Learn More.

BACKED BY SHRM  
SHRM certification is the only HR certification offered by the world’s largest HR membership  organization. As the industry leader in HR professional development, SHRM has supported more than 100,000 employers representing 140 million employees worldwide. 

 

 

About the Exam

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The SHRM Certification preparation program will include:

• the new global Body of Competency and Knowledge (SHRM BoCK);

• a comprehensive exam; and

• the world-class instructional materials and certification preparation tools you have come to expect from SHRM.

 

The exam will contain Knowledge- and Competency-based questions:

The exam is delivered by computer, and candidates for both exams have 4 hours to answer a total of 160 multiple choice questions, of which approximately 60 percent are stand-alone knowledge-based questions and approximately 40 percent are scenario-based situational judgment items.

SHRM Member Exam Fee: $300* USD
Nonmember Exam Fee: $400* USD 
*Includes $50 nonrefundable application fee. 

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Eligibility Requirements

 

Applicants must meet specific educational and work experience criteria at the time they submit their application in order to be eligible to sit for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. These requirements are outlined in detail on the  SHRM website.

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Exam Windows

 

Three (3) 30-day exam windows occur each year:

   Spring window:  May 1 - July 15; registration opens on January 2

   Fall window:  December 1 - February 15; registration opens on May 14

 

For More Information on the test and exam preparation, click HERE.