ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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

  • 0-2 years of experience (including final year students).
  • 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 is recommended.

Exam Format and Length

  • Computer-based experience.
  • Up to 3 hours and 40 minutes.
  • 134 questions (80 knowledge items/54 situational judgment items).

SHRM- Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

HR professionals who develop strategies, lead the HR function, foster influence in the community, analyze performance metrics, and align HR strategies to organizational goals, should take the SHRM-SCP exam.

SHRM-SCP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • At least 3 years performing strategic level HR/HR-related duties, or
  • 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.

Exam Format and Length

  • Computer-based experience.
  • Up to 3 hours and 40 minutes.
  • 134 questions (80 knowledge items/54 situational judgment items).

Extended Regulations

  • More than 1,000 hours in a calendar year does not equate to more than 1 year of experience.
  • Part-time work qualifies as long as the 1,000-hour per calendar year standard is met.
  • Experience may be either salaried or hourly.

2024 - 2025 SHRM-CP AND SHRM-SCP EXAM SCHEDULE

EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE

EXAM Applications
Accepted		 Exam Fees
May 1, 2024
- July 15, 2024		 March 31, 2024 $435 (Non-SHRM Member)
$335 (SHRM Member)
December 1, 2024
- February 15, 2025		 September 11, 2024  $435 (Non-SHRM Member)
$335 (SHRM Member)

STANDARD DEADLINE

EXAM Applications
Accepted		 Exam Fees
May 1, 2024
- July 15, 2024		 May 26, 2024  $510 (Non-SHRM Member)
$410 (SHRM Member)
December 1, 2024
- February 15, 2025		 December 17, 2024  $510 (Non-SHRM Member)
$410 (SHRM Member)

EXAM FEES

Fees for the two certifications SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP include the following items:

Exam Type SHRM Members price NonMember Price
Early-Bird Exam Fee $335 $435
Standard Exam Fee $410 $510
Group Exam Fee
(Applicable for groups of 5 or more, register at PACE)		 $270 $270
Transfer Exam Fee

$100
Subject to an additional $35 - $53 appointment 
cancellation fee when applicable.

 $100
Subject to an additional $35 - $53 appointment 
cancellation fee when applicable.
Retest Exam fee Full Exam Fee Full Exam Fee
Results Review Fee $50 $50
*The application fee includes the submission and processing fee of $50, and this fee will be non-refundable.