SHRM — Society for Human Resource Management
shrm.org ↗SHRM-SCP — SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
CertificationInternationalAdvanced / senior
What it is
The SHRM-SCP certifies strategic-level HR competence.
Credential awarded: SHRM-SCP
Who it’s for / prerequisites
Senior HR professionals with strategic responsibilities.
3+ years of strategic HR work, or SHRM-CP held for 3 years plus strategic work.
Pathway
- 1Confirm eligibility
- 2Apply and pay the exam fee
- 3Pass the exam at Prometric
Training / modules
No single mandatory training — credential obtained by exam/experience according to the body’s requirements.
Exam or assessment
Exam delivered by Prometric.
Why get it as a recruiter
Signals senior, strategic HR credibility — useful for executive and HR-leadership searches.
Maintenance / renewal
Recertify every 3 years through PDCs or by retaking the exam.
Official costs
| Exam — early bird, member | US$350 |
| Exam — early bird, non-member | US$450 |
| Exam — standard, member | US$399 |
| Exam — standard, non-member | US$499 |
Amounts are paid to the issuing body, never to RBB.
Prices and requirements verified on October 13, 2026 and subject to change; always confirm with the issuing body.
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