SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

A SHRM-CP is 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., implements policy, serves as HR day-to-day point person, etc.). Your duties tend to be specialized versus general. Exam Composition The SHRM-CP exam contains two types of multiple-choice questions: stand-alone knowledge-based items that assess your knowledge and understanding of factual information, and scenario-based situational judgment items that assess your judgment and decision-making skills. Approximately half of the items on each exam are allocated across the three behavioral competency clusters, and the other half are allocated across the three HR knowledge domains. Exam Format & Length - Four hours in length (including 3 hours and 40 minutes of testing time). - 134 questions (80 knowledge items and 54 situational-judgment items, of which 24 are field-test items). - Computer-based testing experience. - You can take the SHRM-CP exam in person at an authorized Prometric test center.