Human Resources
SHRM-CP®SHRM Certified Professional
SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) is the entry-level certification from the Society for Human Resource Management, the dominant HR certifying body in the US.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the SHRM-CP® exam.
- Passing score
- 200 / 300 (scaled)
- Format & length
- 134 questions · 3 hours 40 minutes (two 110-minute sections; ~4-hour total appointment)
- Voucher cost
- $495 standard / $595 non-members (early-bird $420 / $520)
- Prerequisites
- Bachelor's in HR + 1 year HR experience, OR non-HR bachelor's + 2 years, OR no degree + 3 years
- Validity
- 3 years (60 PDCs to renew)
What’s tested
Key topics on the SHRM-CP® exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official SHRM-CP® exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- HR Competencies (40%)
- HR Knowledge: People (16%)
- HR Knowledge: Organization (17%)
- HR Knowledge: Workplace (15%)
- HR Knowledge: Strategy (12%)
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
HR generalists, HR specialists, and HR business partners. SHRM holds ~85% global share of HR certifications.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
SHRM-CP is the most-listed HR cert in 2026 US job postings — it's the credential that gets resumes past HR-manager keyword filters at any SHRM-member employer (most Fortune 1000 HR teams). Unlike HRCI's PHR which leans US-law-heavy, SHRM-CP's competency model travels internationally, which matters for multinationals. For HR Generalists and HR Business Partners, having SHRM-CP listed on a resume is increasingly the default expectation rather than a differentiator.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
600 questions covering every objective on the official SHRM-CP® exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking SHRM-CP® unlocks every other Human Resources exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
SHRM-CP® articles & study guides
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about SHRM-CP®
How many questions does the SHRM-CP® bank have?
600 questions, organized into 8 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Human Resources exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the SHRM-CP® content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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