The SHRM-CP exam, officially titled Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional, is the SHRM exam you pass to earn the SHRM Certified Professional certification, a credential at the Operational/Professional level. Passing it confirms the skills defined in the official exam outline, and it is associated with related credentials such as SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

The SHRM-CP exam includes 160 (134 scored, 26 unscored field-test items) questions and gives you 220 (3 hours 40 minutes testing time; total 240 minutes including tutorials/survey) to finish them. That is a tight pace per question, so get used to reading each stem once, flagging anything uncertain, and moving on rather than getting stuck. Running timed practice tests in the Fast2test desktop or online test engine is the most reliable way to build that rhythm before exam day.

The passing score for the SHRM-CP exam is 200 (scaled score range: 120–200), and the official registration fee is $399 (SHRM Member Standard), $499 (Non-Member Standard); Early Bird: $350 / $450 USD. Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying $399 (SHRM Member Standard), $499 (Non-Member Standard); Early Bird: $350 / $450 USD again in full to retake it, so book your slot only when your scores on Fast2test practice tests sit consistently above the passing line.

SHRM lists the following prerequisites or eligibility notes for the SHRM-CP exam: Eligibility based on education + HR experience:
- Less than Bachelor's: 3 years HR (HR-related) / 4 years HR (non-HR)
- Bachelor's: 1 year HR / 2 years non-HR
- Graduate: Currently in HR / 1 year non-HR. Requirements can change over time, so confirm the details on the official exam page at SHRM's official site before you register.

You can register for the SHRM-CP exam through the official channels below:

• SHRM Official Registration
• Prometric Scheduling

The exam is delivered in the following format: Computer-based testing at Prometric centers or remote online proctored. Choose a date that leaves you enough time to work through the full 450-question practice set first.

SHRM recommends the following training resources for SHRM-CP candidates:

• SHRM Learning System
• SHRM BASK® Framework

Official courses build the theory, and the 450 practice questions from Fast2test help you turn that theory into exam-ready speed and accuracy.

Yes. Fast2test offers a free PDF demo of the SHRM-CP material, so you can check the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

Your purchase is protected by a 100% Money Back Guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding SHRM-CP exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned exam enrollment slip together with the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of taking the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase, downloading without taking the exam, free materials, and expired orders are not covered. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your order for two free exam products of equal value and keep the update service on your original purchase.

Delivery is instant: your download links are emailed within one minute of payment, and you can also download directly from the website. If nothing arrives within 2 hours, contact customer service and check your spam folder. There is no limit on how many computers you can install the material on.

The SHRM-CP exam blueprint is divided into 2 domains, starting with HR Knowledge Domains (50%); Behavioral Competency Clusters (50%). For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — it lists every topic the current outline covers.