Exam overview

Eligibility, format, fees, registration and results.

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SHRM-CP Master Guide 2026The SHRM-CP is SHRM's operational-level HR certification exam. It tests knowledge and workplace judgment across the 2026 SHRM BASK. The exam has 134 m…
SHRM-CP Exam FormatThe SHRM-CP exam presents 134 multiple-choice items: 80 knowledge items and 54 situational judgment items. Twenty-four field-test items are unscored, …
SHRM-CP EligibilityYou do not need a college degree, a minimum number of HR work years, or an HR job title to apply for the SHRM-CP. SHRM recommends basic HR knowledge o…
SHRM-CP Exam Fees, Application, and Retake CostsFor US applicants in the 2026 testing cycle, SHRM-CP costs $420 for members or $520 for nonmembers during early registration, and $495 or $595 during …
SHRM-CP Application Windows and Prometric SchedulingThe SHRM-CP uses testing windows and separate application periods. For the current window, applications are in the standard period through December 24…
SHRM-CP Passing Score and Exam ResultsThe SHRM-CP passing score is a scaled score of 200. SHRM reports scores on a 120 to 200 scale, and every passing candidate receives 200. Results are n…