SHRM-SCP — SHRM Senior Certified Professional

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Issuer
SHRM
Industry
HR & Learning
Domain
HR Generalist & Strategic HR
Level
Expert
Exam fee
$499 — verified 2026-09-25

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: 3+ yrs strategic-level HR work (>=1,000 h per calendar year), or SHRM-CP held 3 yrs while in strategic work

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 3 years, 60 PDC credits per cycle, $210 renewal fee. Renew by cpe.

60 PDCs per 3-year cycle (ends last day of birth month in year 3) or retake the exam; recertification fee USD 165 member / 210 nonmember (late USD 240/285)

Recognition

Strategic-level SHRM certification for senior HR leaders

Related certifications

Career paths that include SHRM-SCP