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Enhance Your Expertise
HR professionals who earn the SHRM Certification report significantly higher levels of credibility as HR
professionals.
HR professionals who earn a SHRM certification report it was a key factor in their career advancement.
Increase Your Earning Potential
Those who earn the SHRM Certification report earning salaries 14% to 15% higher than peers who have
not earned the SHRM certification.
SHRM Certified HR pros report significantly higher levels of career success, respect from colleagues and
commitment to the HR profession.
The SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge® (SHRM BASK®) describes the behavioral
competencies and HR knowledge that HR professionals need for effective job performance.
This globally-recognized competency framework defines the 14 HR functional areas (Technical Expertise)
and 9 Behavioral Competencies that the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams.
Technical competencies reflect the knowledge specific to a given profession that is required for a professional in that field to perform a particular role. The HR Expertise competency in the SHRM Competency Model describes the technical knowledge specific to the HR field (such as talent management, recruiting, or compensation and benefits). It is grouped into three knowledge domains—People, Organization and Workplace—and further divided into HR functional areas that describe the technical knowledge required to perform key HR activities.
Behavioral competencies, on the other hand, describe the KSAOs that facilitate knowledge to
job-related behaviors. The SHRM Competency Model has defined nine key behavioral competencies
(Leadership & Navigation; Ethical Practice; Inclusive Mindset; Relationship Management;
Communication;Business Acumen; Consultation; and Critical Evaluation) and one technical competency (HR Expertise). The SHRM Competency Model represented an important advance for the field of HR by focusing on the types of behaviors that are integral for success in HR.
SHRM-CP
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., implementing policies, serving as the HR point of contact for staff, or performing day-to-day HR functions).
SHRM-SCP
For individuals with a work history of at least three years performing strategic level HR or HR-related duties; or for SHRM-CP credential holders who have held the credential for at least three 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., develop HR policies, execute all integrated HR operations, direct the entire HR enterprise, or lead the alignment of HR strategies to organizational goals).
Exam Essentials：
3 hours & 40 minutes divided into two 110-minute sections
Computer-based test, immediately know the pass or not
134 multiple choices questions: 80 knowledge items & 54 situational judgment items
The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams are offered during two windows each year. When applying for the exam, you must apply during the application period that coincides with your testing window. Applications must be received by the standard deadline for each window. Tests are administered through Prometric. The available atdates and locations can be found on Prometric's website.
First Test Window: May 1 - July 15, 2026
| Applications Accepted | Early-Bird Deadline | Standard Deadline |
January 5, 2026 | March 30, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
Exam application deadlines close at 11:59 PM, ET
Second Test Window: Dec. 1, 2026 - Feb. 15, 2026
| Applications Accepted | Early-Bird Deadline | Standard Deadline |
June 3, 2026 | August 31, 2026 | December 24, 2026 |
Exam application deadlines close at 11:59 PM, ET.
Note: All exam takers are required to adhere to all Prometric testing rules and the requiremens detailed in the SHRM Certification Handbook.
Exam Fee
For exam fee, please find details at https://www.shrm.org/credentials/certification/exam-options-fees.
Held in modern and comfortable facilities, offering a collaborative and engaging learning environment, guided by SHRM-SCP Instructors with knowledge, case studies and group discussions.
Offer an engaging experience virtually, allowing you to attend classes from anywhere in the world.
Self-Paced Online Learning Platform
Group Learning and Discussion
Preparation Course Details
Through a partnership with the Society forHuman Resource Management (SHRM), Answer Consulting offers a curriculum designed by global subject matter experts for HRprofessionals to acquire the competencies and knowledge needed to effectively perform their jobs and achieve career success.
The course is as follows:
Receive the SHRM Learning System® for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP comprised of comprehensive learning modules without print and advanced online resources.
Course cost includes all materials and access to the complete SHRM Learning System.
Course Name: SHRM Certification Exam Online Prep Course
Format: Online+Live
Early Registration Fee: RMB17,800 per person (in effect until Jan.31, 2026)
Registration Fee: RMB 19,800 per person (in effect until Mar. 15, 2026)
This intensive 24 week program is designed primarily for individuals seeking the HR certification. The program is taught by experienced and certified instructors with hands-on experience in multinational companies, and usually at HR Director or CHRO level. Our prep course is designed to help you learn and retain the material effectively and efficientlyby combining the best exam preparation system with expert instruction and group study.
Note: The course registration fee does not include the fee for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam or membership in SHRM.
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