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SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP

Professional certification Human resources
Granted by SHRM Usual length Three to six months Level Intermediate

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What it is

Two graded certificates in human resources management, one for practitioners and one for senior leaders. They combine technical knowledge with behavioural competencies and are assessed through workplace scenarios rather than recall of texts.

Who it suits

HR specialists, HR managers and HR business partners.

What it requires

These vary with education and experience, and each of the two certificates has its own threshold.

How it is earned

One exam per level, in set windows through the year.

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