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The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®<\/sup>), which is the largest HR membership organization in the world, administers the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®<\/sup>) exam for those pursuing a credential in human resource management.<\/p>\n

Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free SHRM-CP practice test!<\/p>\n

\nSHRM-CP Online Course<\/a>
\nSHRM-CP Study Guide<\/a>
\nSHRM-CP Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>SHRM-CP Question of the Day<\/h2>\n
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<\/span>SHRM-CP Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\n

There are no strict eligibility requirements for the SHRM-CP. The exam is intended for people who perform general HR-related duties, or for those who are pursuing a career in human resource management as a student.<\/p>\n

<\/span> Exam Format<\/h2>\n

The SHRM-CP exam contains 134 multiple-choice questions, 24 of which are unscored, and has a time limit of 3 hours and 40 minutes. The unscored questions are used by SHRM to evaluate questions for future versions of the exam.<\/p>\n

There are two types of multiple-choice questions on the exam: knowledge-based questions and situational judgment questions.<\/p>\n

\nKnowledge Questions<\/strong>
\nThere are two types of knowledge questions on the exam: HR-specific (KI) and foundational (FKI). The KIs pertain to the concepts covered in the 14 HR functional areas, while the FKIs pertain to concepts covered in the 9 behavioral competencies.<\/p>\n

Situational Judgment Questions<\/strong>
\nThe situational judgment questions (SJIs) evaluate your decision-making skills and quality of judgment. These questions present you with a work-related situation and ask you to choose which of several possible strategies will most effectively resolve any conflict and address any issues presented in the scenario.\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>SHRM-CP Outline<\/h2>\n

The exam divides the questions into two groups: behavioral competencies and technical competencies. The 9 behavioral competencies are grouped into three clusters, while the single technical competency is split into three domains containing the 14 functional areas.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Behavioral Competencies<\/h3>\n
CLUSTER 1: LEADERSHIP<\/strong>
\nThe three competencies in the Leadership cluster assess your knowledge of the attributes, behaviors, and base knowledge needed to effectively lead an HR team.<\/p>\n
\nCompetency 1:<\/strong> Leadership and Navigation<\/summary>\n