SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Exams in 2026

About this course

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)The SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification is designed for HR professionals in operational roles such as implementing policies, acting as a point of contact and resolving HR issues for relevant departments, and/or performing day-to-day HR functions. If this is the focus of your work, the SHRM-CP certification is the best choice, even if you are fully qualified to take the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) exam. HR is one of the fastest growing fields, and this is a valuable opportunity for HR professionals to make strides at a global level.Achieving the SHRM-CP Certification is a guarantee of proficiency in applying knowledge and skills in Human Resources according to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (SHRM BASK). At the same time, this is also an affirmation to the international community that you are determined to constantly keep up with the latest advances in the global Human Resources field.Exam Format134 Multiple choice (80 knowledge items and 54 situational judgement items, of which 24 are field test items)50%: HR Specific Knowledge – Key concept topics associated with the 15 HR functional areas40%: Situational Judgement – Choose the best strategy to address issues in a given work-related scenario10%: Leadership – Key foundational topics related to the 8 behavioral competenciesField test items do not count to scoreThe testing schedule is as follows:Confidentiality Reminder – 2 minutesIntroduction and tutorial – 8 minutesExam Section 1 – Up to 1 hour and 50 minutes *Exam Section 2 – Up to 1 hour and 50 minutesSurvey – 5 minutesSHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®)The SHRM-CP ce