SHRM CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL (SHRM-CP)
HR professionals who implement policies and strategies, serve as point of contact for staff and stakeholders, deliver HR services, and perform operational HR functions, should take the SHRM-CP exam.
SHRM-CP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Less than a Bachelor's Degree* |
HR-Related
Program
3 years in HR role |
Non-HR
Program
4 years in HR role |
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Bachelor's Degree |
HR-Related Degree
1 year in HR role |
Non-HR Degree
2 years in HR role |
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Graduate Degree |
HR-Related Degree
Currently in HR Role |
Non-HR Degree
1 year in HR role |
*Less than a bachelor’s degree includes: working toward a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, some college, qualifying HR certificate program, high school diploma, or GED. Learn about student eligibility.
Exam Format and Length
- Computer-based experience.
- 4 hours in length.
- 160 questions (95 knowledge items/65 situational judgment items).
Exam Fees
Early-Bird Exam Fee:
SHRM member: $300 USD | Nonmember: $400 USD
Standard Exam Fee:
SHRM member: $375 USD | Nonmember: $475 USD
NEW! Applicants now have the option to
test from home through live remote proctoring.
Click here to learn more.
2021 Spring Testing Window: May 1 – July 15, 2021
January 4, 2021
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Extended to
April 2, 2021
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Extended to April 30, 2021
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2021-2022 Winter Testing Window | December 1, 2021 - February 15, 2022
June 1, 2021
| October 15, 2021
| November 9, 2021
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Please note: The exam application deadlines close at 11:59 PM, ET.