SHRM
Overview
The SHRM certification recognizes that HR professionals are at the core of leading organizational success. It is built upon one singular body of knowledge designed to elevate the HR profession around the world. It ensures that the HR professional possesses the relevant HR knowledge required for today’s workplace, but it goes one step further. The SHRM certification tests the HR professional’s competencies – the ability to put knowledge to work through critical thinking and application.
Establish yourself as a globally-recognized human resource expert by earning the new standard in HR Certification: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Expand and test your knowledge and practical, real-life competencies in areas critical for HR career success.
Whether you are seeking certification or simply want to improve your HR skills, the SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP course provides a comprehensive and accelerated option for professional development. Participants gain a generalist viewpoint, refresh key ideas and concepts, strengthen their understanding of core competencies and increase productivity. Long after completing the course, Learning System materials will serve as a valuable day-to-day resource manual, providing answers to a wide range of HR challenges.
Target Audience
Individuals who perform HR duties or currently enrolled students who wish to verify, validate, enhance and/or expand their HR capabilities are likely candidates for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®)
About SHRM CP
The SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential is for individuals who perform general HR and HR-related duties at work; or for those pursuing a career in Human Resource Management.
Eligibility Criteria
• The SHRM-CP certification is intended for individuals that perform general HR/HR-related duties; or for currently enrolled students and individuals pursuing a career in Human Resource Management. Candidates for the SHRM-CP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree or previous HR experience to apply; however, a basic working knowledge of HR practices and principles or a degree from an Academically Aligned program is recommended.
• A SHRM-CP is for individuals performing HR or HR-related duties or pursuing a career in Human Resources (basic working knowledge in HR is recommended).
• Your current or most recent work in HR is operational in nature (i.e., implements policy, serves as HR day-to-day point person, etc.)
The SHRM-CP exam is designed to assess the competency level of HR at the operational level. This level includes implementing policies, supporting day-to-day HR functions, or serving as an HR point of contact for staff and stakeholders.
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®)
About
The SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification is for individuals whose work includes duties such as developing HR policies or procedures, overseeing the execution of integrated HR operations, directing an entire HR enterprise or leading the alignment of HR strategies to organizational goals.
Eligibility Criteria
• The SHRM-SCP certification is for individuals that have a work history of at least 3 years performing strategic level HR/HR-related duties; or for SHRM-CP credential holders who have held the credential for at least 3 years and are working in, or are in the process of transitioning to, a strategic level role.
• Your current or most recent work in HR is strategic in nature (i.e., drives culture, creates HR strategy, develops policy, etc.).
• You lead HR operations.
Candidates for the SHRM-SCP certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree to apply.
The SHRM-SCP exam is designed to assess the competency level of those who engage in HR work at the strategic level. Work at this level includes duties such as developing HR policies and/or procedures, overseeing the execution of integrated HR operations, directing an entire HR enterprise, or leading the alignment of HR strategies to organizational goals.
TOPIC AREAS
18% Organization
18% People
17% Leadership
16.5% Business
16.5% Interpersonal
14% Workplace
QUESTION TYPES
50% HR-Specific Knowledge
Key concept topics associated with the
15 HR functional areas
40% Situational Judgement
Choose the best strategy to address
issues in a given work-related scenario
10% Leadership
Key foundational topics related
to the 8 behavioral competencies
Exam Details
Windows
The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams are offered during two windows each year. Applications must be received by the standard deadline for each window.
First Test Window: May 1 – July 15
Second Test Window: Dec. 1, – Feb. 15
SHRM EXAM FEE
Early-Bird $510
Standard Fee $585
