Do I need to be a SHRM member to apply?
No. Membership is not required, but members receive lower pricing. If your member price does not appear during application, contact support before completing purchase.
Is exam prep included with the application?
No. Exam applications, prep products, and practice products are purchased separately so candidates can choose the support level they need.
What happens after my application is approved?
You will receive an "Authorization to Test" email. Use it to schedule your exam appointment with Prometric during the testing window you selected.
Can my organization purchase for a team?
Yes. Purchases for two or more people use the SHRM Business purchase path. Groups of five or more may qualify for volume options, and teams can combine SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, prep, and practice support.
Can I add practice before exam day?
Yes. Certification Exam Previews and practice options help you pressure-test exam judgment before scheduling or sitting for the exam.
Is the exam difficult?
Yes. SHRM Certification exams are rigorous and designed to measure applied HR judgment. Taking the exam that best aligns with your knowledge and experience is the strongest predictor of exam success. Global exam pass rates: SHRM-CP 69%; SHRM-SCP 52%.
How do I determine if I am eligible for the SHRM certification exam?
View the eligibility requirements. Contact us if you have additional questions. A job description may be requested in order for us to determine your eligibility.
Eligibility requirements to sit for either of the SHRM exams must be met at the time you apply for the exam.
Are SHRM exams available in languages other than English?
Yes. The SHRM exams are also available in Arabic and Korean, only available in a Prometric test center (in-person). To support candidates from South Korea and Arabic-speaking countries taking the translated language exams, the SHRM BASK has also been translated into Arabic and Korean.
To take the exam in Arabic, you must reside in one of the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE, Western Sahara, Syria, Iraq*, Lebanon*, Libya*, Somalia*, Sudan*, Yemen*.
Note: Individuals living in South Korea, or in a designated Arabic-speaking country, will be assigned the translated test form, but have the option of taking the English version of the SHRM exams upon making a request in writing to shrmcertification@shrm.org.
*These countries are subject to U.S. OFAC restrictions and must go through a prescreening process before applying for the exam.
How do I request testing accommodations for a disability?
SHRM is fully committed to ensuring access to the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certification examinations, as well as providing modifications to certification and recertification policies, for all individuals with disabilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Canadian/Australian equivalent.
SHRM provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with documented disabilities who demonstrate a need for special accommodations. Requests for special accommodations are individualized and considered on a case-by-case basis.
To request special accommodations, the individual seeking an accommodation must indicate their need for accommodations on their exam application, complete the accommodations request form, and have a qualified licensed professional complete the Professional Evaluation.
Which payment methods are accepted?
For individuals who apply for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP via the SHRM Store, a credit card payment is required at the time of application. Corporate delegations may pay by check, money order, ACH or wire transfer. Please work with your SHRM contact for corporate delegations to arrange payment.
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