SHRM Certification Prep+ course
An HR credential from SHRM not only enhances your skill set but also makes you more valuable and ultimately more sought after—which leads to a higher salary and added benefits. In fact, SHRM-certified, early-career professionals make 22% higher salaries than their uncertified counterparts, and 76% of HR hiring managers agree that SHRM certifications increase the likelihood of obtaining a promotion.

You’ll also get:
- Expert, SHRM-certified instructor
- Collaboration & networking with fellow HR pros
- Structured schedule to keep you on track
Benefits of SHRM Certification
Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field.
Enhance Your HR Expertise
HR professionals who earn the SHRM Certification report significantly higher levels of credibility as HR professionals.
Increase Your Earning Potential
Those who earn the SHRM Certification report earning salaries 14% to 15% higher than peers who have not earned the SHRM Certification.*2022 SHRM HR Careers Study
Advance Your HR Career
HR professionals who earn a SHRM certification report it was a key factor in their career advancement.
Demonstrate Your Commitment
SHRM Certified HR pros report significantly higher levels of career success, respect from colleagues and commitment to the HR profession.
How to Select the Right SHRM Exam
The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP are based on the SHRM BASK® but the exams test HR competencies and knowledge differently. Enhance your confidence and chances of success on test day by:
Review the Eligibility Criteria
Before testing for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exams, you must meet the respective eligibility criteria, respectively, to ensure your knowledge, competencies, and experience are aligned with the content appearing on the SHRM exam.
Selecting the Right Exam
To aid you on your journey, explore SHRM Certification Exam Previews. Each offering provides unique exam question sets of SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or a mixture across the HR knowledge and competency areas found in the SHRM BASK to boost your confidence that you are selecting the right exam ahead of test day.
Consult the SHRM BASK
The SHRM BASK is your roadmap to the SHRM exams and the content that is eligible to be tested. Use the ‘Proficiency Indicators’ in the SHRM BASK as your guide to understand the content found on the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams.
Enhance your Success on Test Day
SHRM examinees pass the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exams at significantly higher rates by ensuring their knowledge and experience align with the correct SHRM exam.