About SHRM Certification and how to prepare Study Guide
HR professionals who are into visualizing, implementing Organizational policy implementation and Organizational strategies, serve as point of contact for staff and stakeholders, deliver HR services, operational HR functions, should take the SHRM-CP exam. Certification helps to boost confidence of prospective employer as certification certifies values, knowledge, understanding candidate brings on table
Eligibility for SHRM certification
Less than a Bachelor's Degree* |
HR-Related Program 3 years in HR role |
Non-HR Program 4 years in HR role |
Bachelor's Degree |
HR-Related Degree 1 year in HR role |
Non-HR Degree 2 years in HR role |
Graduate Degree |
HR-Related Degree Currently in HR Role |
Non-HR Degree 1 year in HR role |
SHRM About test and fees and application form
SHRM is a Computer-based exam. Duration of the exam is four hours Candidate has to answer 160 question. (95 knowledge and 65 situational or judgemental questions.. SHRM members pay $300 and non members pay $400. This includes $50 non refundable fee as well
Apply online at shrmcertification.org/apply. To find the exam location nearest you, visit Prometric, SHRM's testing vendor, at prometric.com/shrm.
SHRM Knowlede Topics
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCY CLUSTERS | ITEM TYPE |
Leadership (13%) |
Situational Judgment (40%) Foundational Knowledge (10%) |
Business (18.5%) | |
Interpersonal (18.5%) | |
HR KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS | ITEM TYPE |
People (17%) |
HR-Specific Knowledge (50%) |
Organization (17%) | |
Workplace (16%) |
SHRM Study Guide
A WPT-R Test Study Guide will give you a head start towards employment. Knowing what type of questions could possibly come up helps you know what to expect and how to prepare for it. It may be just a short exam, but the bearing is employment.
SHRM CP Exam Prep 2024-2025 - SHRM CP Certification Secrets Study Guide [4th Edition] (printed book)
SHRM CP Exam Prep 2024-2025 - SHRM CP Certification Secrets Study Guide [4th Edition] (ebook access)