SHRM-CP exam guide
Format, eligibility, the 2026 BASK and practical preparation.
Overview
- Questions
- 134 multiple-choice items: 80 knowledge and 54 situational judgment; 24 are unscored field-test items and 110 are scored by subtraction.
- Time
- 220 min testing; 4-hour seat
Exam time
- Format
- Mixed formats
Computer-based
- Pass mark
- Scaled score; use the official pass/fail result
A raw-percentage cutoff is not published as the passing rule.
Guide topics
Exam overview
Eligibility, format, fees, registration and results.
6 articlesExam difficulty
Preparation time and ways to assess readiness.
1 articleExam topics
The 2026 SHRM BASK and focused HR explainers.
5 articlesStudy plans
Practical preparation and revision schedules.
2 articlesPractice tips
Original knowledge and judgment questions.
1 article