SHRM-CP Certification

Preparing for the SHRM-CP, Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional certification exam requires strategic planning, dedication, and effective study techniques. This article outlines ten essential tips to help you successfully pass the SHRM-CP certification exam.

SHRM-CP Certification Requirements:

• The SHRM-CP certification targets those engaged in general HR or related duties, as well as current students and individuals aiming to build a career in Human Resource Management.

• Applicants for the SHRM-CP certification do not need to hold an HR-specific job title, possess a degree, or have prior HR experience; however, it is advisable to have a basic understanding of HR practices and principles or to have a degree from a SHRM Academically Aligned program.

Acknowledging that many HR practitioners come into the profession, pursuing an HR certification can be an excellent way to prove expertise in the industry. But is getting certified worth it? And which one should you seek? Many senior HR professionals have received certification from the major players: the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

Though HRCI created as an extension of SHRM, SHRM stopped offering PHR certification in 2014 and launched its own set of exams. SHRM assigned the majority of its current membership from the standard PHR to this new SHRM certification.