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SHRM-CP — SHRM Certified Professional

SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (BASK) — operational HR

240
Minutes
20
Questions
17,420
Learners
68%
Pass mark
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From practice to the real exam

Verified sources
01
Check eligibility
Eligibility varies by degree + years of HR experience. SHRM's eligibility matrix details the exact combinations.
02
Apply on SHRM.org
Member fee USD 410 / non-member USD 510. Two testing windows per year (spring and winter).
03
Use the SHRM Learning System
Official SHRM Learning System is the most-aligned prep. SHRM BoCK (Body of Competency & Knowledge) is the published blueprint.
04
Schedule via Prometric
160 questions (90 knowledge + 70 situational judgement) over 3 hours 40 minutes. Test centre or live remote proctored.
05
Maintain the credential
Earn 60 professional development credits (PDCs) every 3 years to recertify.
Official resources
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · 20 questions in the bank
Topic weights below mirror the real exam blueprint. To practise any single topic, use the Your study path panel on the right.
01People
30%6 questions
02Organization
25%5 questions
03Workplace
20%4 questions
04Strategy
15%3 questions
05Leadership & ethics
10%2 questions
The experience

What to expect on test day

Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare

Certification study playbook

Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.

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Start with the official exam blueprint — it tells you exactly what each domain carries.
02
Hands-on practice is irreplaceable for technical certifications — labs over reading.
03
Understand why answers are correct, not just memorise them — the real exam paraphrases.
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Book your exam before you feel 100% ready. A fixed date forces real discipline.