Frequent Question What is a SHRM certification?

A SHRM Specialty Credential is a recognition of competency-based professional development accomplished in a focused field of practice. Those completing a SHRM Specialty Credential have demonstrated specialized knowledge in a complex and continually-evolving topic area (e.g., California HR Law or Talent Acquisition).

Is a SHRM certification worth it?

Compared to their peers without certification, professionals with SHRM-SCP might see a 5.7% pay boost and those with SPHR credential saw 9.6% pay boost. Over the last 10 years, earning certification has become increasingly valuable to HR professionals in both pay and career advancement.

How much does SHRM cost?

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Exam Fees

How hard is it to get SHRM certified?

After asking colleagues and doing research online, I’d found a lot of people saying it was a pretty grueling exam, hard to pass, and requires at least 2-3 months of studying. SHRM even sells their own online learning system study guide for upwards of $900.

What is SHRM-CP salary?

Salary Range for HR professionals with SHRM-CP Certification

HR pros who have a SHRM-CP certification can expect an increase in pay. The average salary is $69,000 per year with an SHRM-CP certified professional in the 90th salary percentile to have a $155,000 salary and the 10% to earn $38,000 per year.

Does SHRM Certification increase salary?

Your median pay could increase by as much as 54 percent as your certification level increases from SHRM-CP to SHRM-SCP, according to a large salary survey conducted by PayScale. In 2018, the median pay for SHRM-CP was $70,000. With the SHRM-SCP credential, the median salary reported was $107,800.

Is PHR better than SHRM?

PHR certifications are better than SHRM certifications in two ways. They cover more in the way of legality, compliance, and technical details. SHRM tends to test more soft skills and the application of management techniques, where PHR are generally more concerned with specific knowledge and compliance.

How long does it take to complete SHRM certification?

A: Three years.

You can either earn 60 recertification credits, known as Professional Development Credits or PDCs, by participating in or attending various SHRM-authorized activities and events.

Is the SHRM-SCP test hard?

Both tests were challenging. Those who are familiar with the pass rates will understand that it is a grueling experience and not something I would recommend that you walk into unprepared or relying only on your experience.

Why should I become SHRM certified?

Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field—and a valuable asset to your organization, keeping you and your organization more competitive in today’s economy.

Is SHRM free?

Retired annual membership for $55 each year is available to any professional SHRM member who has retired from active full-time employment. These members do not have voting rights and may not hold office in the Society, but do have access to all other SHRM member benefits, discounts and offerings.

What if I fail the SHRM test?

According to the SHRM Certification handbook, “There is no limit to the number of times a candidate can reapply and test.” Yes, you do have to pay to retake the exam. “Candidates who wish to retest are required to apply as a new candidate, which includes remittance of the full examination fee.”

How long should you study for SHRM exam?

While your study efforts will be dependent on your knowledge of the content, we generally recommend that you study a minimum of 60 hours to adequately prepare for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. Your time could be reduced if you feel comfortable with a particular area.

Will SHRM certification help me get a job?

My certification helped me get jobs. In addition, there is some financial assistance available through SHRM scholarships, some offered through SHRM chapters if you are short on funds. I’ve spoken with HR colleagues who said they felt passing the exam was easier once they had some work experience.

How many SHRM certifications are there?

SHRM certification is the only HR certification offered by the world’s largest HR membership organization. As the industry leader in HR professional development, SHRM has supported more than 100,000 employers representing 140 million employees worldwide.

How long does it take to get SHRM-CP results?

RECEIVING YOUR RESULTS

Official results will be communicated approximately five to six weeks after the close of the testing window. Each testing window, SHRM engages in a rigorous scoring process including third-party independent validation and verification.

What percentage of HR professionals are SHRM certified?

The SHRM-SCP was just a little bit behind, with 5.3 percent of all HR professionals saying they have this in 2018. In the last several years, we’ve seen that SHRM certifications have become increasingly popular.

What is the job of SHRM?

ABOUT US. SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today’s evolving workplaces.

What percentage of HR professionals are certified?

About 12 percent of HR professionals in the U.S. hold a certification. HRCI boasts about 145,000 current certifications and SHRM boasts about 92,000.

What’s the difference between SHRM and HRCI?

If you earn an HR certification through HRCI, you are required to recertify every three years by demonstrating professional development and achievement. If you earn an HR certification through SHRM, you are required to recertify every three years by earning 50 professional development credits or retaking the exam.

How many questions are on the SHRM exam?

Candidates for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams will have 4 hours to answer a total of 134 questions, of which approximately 55 are stand-alone knowledge items and 55 will be situational judgment items.

How do you beat SHRM?

How to Prepare for and Take the SHRM Certification Exam

1. Make the time commitment.
2. Answer practice questions.
3. Read the explanations of answers.
4. Read the guidebook.
5. Don’t take shortcuts.
6. Use flashcards.
7. Learn through stories.
8. Join discussions and study groups.

How many people have SHRM-CP?

SHRM-Certified Professionals Now Number 100K.

What is a passing score on the SHRM exam?

The current SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams have 160 questions
130 of them are used to calculate your score. After you take the test, you’ll have a raw score of 0-130 correct answers
but the score we report to you is on a scale of 120-200, with “passing” set at 200—your scaled score.