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SHRM-CP — SHRM Certified Professional

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SHRM-CP — SHRM Certified Professional

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

20-question mock75 min68% pass markInternational

Single questions with instant feedback — no timer, learn as you go.

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From practice to the real exam

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.
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01People
30%6 questions
02Organization
25%5 questions
03Workplace
20%4 questions
04Strategy
15%3 questions
05Leadership & ethics
10%2 questions
Your study path
Master this exam, topic by topic
Drill one topic at a time. After each session you'll see where you went wrong and can retake until you've got it.
Questions per session
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Frequently asked questions

Is the SHRM-CP — SHRM Certified Professional practice test free?

Yes. The core SHRM-CP — SHRM Certified Professional practice on AceMark is free to start — no credit card needed. Sign in (takes 10 seconds) if you'd like to track your progress, save attempts, and unlock the Mentor. Otherwise, browse and explore questions without an account.

How many questions are in the SHRM-CP — SHRM Certified Professional quiz?

Each SHRM-CP — SHRM Certified Professional attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 240 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the SHRM-CP — SHRM Certified Professional test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the SHRM-CP — SHRM Certified Professional?

The pass mark used in this simulation is 68%. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.