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The SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) and SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) are the gold standard credentials for HR professionals worldwide, issued by the Society for Human Resource Management.
For HR professionals who implement policies and serve as the primary HR point of contact. Eligibility requires 1–4 years of HR experience depending on your education level.
For senior HR professionals who develop strategy, lead HR departments, and shape organizational direction. Eligibility requires 3–6 years of HR experience depending on your education level.
The SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (SHRM BASK) defines the competencies and functional areas tested on both exams. Questions appear as knowledge items and situational judgment (SJT) scenarios — applied cases that test how you'd handle real HR challenges.
Leadership & Navigation, Ethical Practice — foundational competencies for directing HR strategy and modeling ethical behavior.
Communication, Relationship Management, Global & Cultural Effectiveness — skills for influencing, collaborating, and operating across cultures.
Business Acumen, Consultation, Critical Evaluation — how HR aligns with organizational strategy and applies data-driven thinking.
Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement & Retention, Learning & Development, Total Rewards.
Structure of the HR Function, Organizational Effectiveness & Development, Workforce Management, Employee & Labor Relations, Technology & Data.
HR in the Global Context, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Risk Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, U.S. Employment Law & Regulations.
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