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Can You Take the SHRM-SCP Exam?

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Age
Education
No degree required to apply
Experience
At least 3 years of strategic-level HR or HR-related duties (1,000+ hours per calendar year), or SHRM-CP held at least 3 years while working in or transitioning to a strategic-level role
Additional Requirements
  • •Application approval and Authorization to Test (ATT) are required before scheduling
  • •Recertification requires 60 PDCs every 3 years or retaking the exam
  • •Exam delivery is in person at Prometric centers

SHRM-SCP Quick Facts

Exam Provider

Prometric

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Candidates cannot retest in the same testing window; reapplication and full payment are required for a future window, with no lifetime attempt cap.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$350 member / $450 nonmember early-bird; $399 member / $499 nonmember standard (effective June 3, 2026)
Application Fee$50 nonrefundable application fee in every rate; standard rates also include a $49 nonrefundable standard deadline fee
Total Estimated Cost$350-$499
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Reported exam pass rate: 50% (May-July 2025 SHRM-SCP global pass rate, source: SHRM exam options and fees page). These figures describe exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep user outcomes. Check the exam sponsor’s website for published statistics.

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Strategic HR and situational judgment coverage covering topics from SHRM-SCP weighting.

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What You'll Study

12 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

SHRM-SCP Exam Details

SHRM Senior Certified Professional

Administered by SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)

Official Source
Scaled score of 200 on the SHRM 120-200 scale
Passing Score
134
Questions
4
Hours
$350/$450 early-bird or $399/$499 standard (member/nonmember), effective June 3, 2026
Exam Fee
Prerequisites: At least 3 years performing strategic-level HR or HR-related duties (each year at least 1,000 hours), or holding the SHRM-CP for at least 3 years while working in or transitioning to a strategic-level role; no degree or HR title required.
Valid for: 3 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) content outline

Leadership Competency Cluster19%

Leadership & Navigation, Ethical Practice, and Inclusive Mindset behaviors at the strategic level.

Business Competency Cluster17.5%

Business Acumen, Consultation, and Analytical Aptitude behaviors at the enterprise level.

Interpersonal Competency Cluster13.5%

Relationship Management and Communication behaviors.

People (HR Knowledge Domain)19%

HR strategy, talent acquisition, employee engagement and retention, learning and development, and total rewards.

Organization (HR Knowledge Domain)18%

Structure of the HR function, organizational effectiveness and development, workforce management, employee and labor relations, and technology management.

Workplace (HR Knowledge Domain)13%

Managing a global workforce, risk management, corporate social responsibility, and U.S. employment law and regulations.

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