Is the SHRM-CP exam hard?

The exam was difficult (no walk in the park at all), but with solid preparation, you improve your chances of passing. Keep your eye on that ticking clock. It was recommended that 1 minute be used for knowledge questions and 2 minutes for situational judgment questions.

What is the pass rate for the SHRM-CP exam?

The passing scores for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams are reported as scaled scores. The range of possible scores is 120 to 200. All candidates who pass the exam receive the maximum score of 200.

EXAM STATISTICS.
Exam Period SHRM-CP Pass Rate SHRM-SCP Pass Rate
Dec. 2017- Feb. 2018 70% 53%

How long should I study for SHRM-CP?

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.

How do I pass the SHRM-CP test?

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.

What happens if you fail the SHRM-CP test?

Know your options.

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.”

Can you pass SHRM-CP without studying?

Long story short, there’s no secret sauce to getting out of building the knowledge you need to pass the certification. I built the knowledge and gained understanding over two years in my Master’s program and ended up not needing to study at all.

Is PHR or SHRM-CP harder?

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.

Is the SHRM-CP worth it?

While they are accredited and SHRM is a well respected organization, the certifications don’t have the years behind them that HRCI certifications boast. Whether you decide upon a certification from HRCI or SHRM, however, the SHRM Learning System is definitely worth its weight in gold—I highly recommend it.

What is the SHRM-CP exam like?

The SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams contain two types of multiple choice questions: stand-alone knowledge-based items that assess a candidate’s knowledge and understanding of factual information, and scenario-based situational judgment items that assess a candidate’s judgment, application and decision-making skills.

How much does a SHRM-CP make?

SHRM CP Salary
Annual Salary Weekly Pay
Top Earners $80,000 $1,538
75th Percentile $80,000 $1,538
Average $62,588 $1,203
25th Percentile $50,000 $961