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 Fee
SHRM Member: $300* USD
Nonmember: $400* USD
*Includes $50 nonrefundable application fee.
2019-2020 Winter Testing Window:
Dec. 1, 2019 – Feb. 15, 2020
May 13, 2019
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Oct. 21, 2019
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Nov. 18, 2019
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2020 Spring Testing Window:
May 1 - July 15, 2020
January 6, 2020
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March 20, 2020
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April 10, 2020
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2020-2021 Winter Testing Window:
Dec. 1, 2020 – Feb. 15, 2021
May 13, 2020
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Oct. 16, 2020
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Nov. 6, 2020
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Please note: The exam application deadlines close at 11:59 PM, ET.