What is a SHRM-CP certification?
The SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) are the most comprehensive competency-based certifications for HR professionals. A SHRM Specialty Credential is a recognition of competency-based professional development accomplished in a focused field of practice.
Is a SHRM-CP worth it?
While they are accredited and SHRM is a well respected organization, the certifications don’t have the years behind them that HRCI certifications boast. Whether you decide upon a certification from HRCI or SHRM, however, the SHRM Learning System is definitely worth its weight in gold—I highly recommend it.
What does SHRM-CP mean in HR?
SHRM CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL
SHRM CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL (SHRM-CP) HR professionals who implement policies and strategies, serve as point of contact for staff and stakeholders, deliver HR services, and perform operational HR functions, should take the SHRM-CP exam.
What is a CP certificate?
Established in 1976, the CP (certified paralegal) program is the nation’s premiere certification procedure for paralegals. Today, over 11,000 have earned the use of this professional designation and the CP program is recognized throughout the United States as a means of identifying competent paralegals.
Which is harder SHRM-CP or PHR?
PHR certifications are better than SHRM certifications in two ways. They cover more in the way of legality, compliance, and technical details. SHRM tends to test more soft skills and the application of management techniques, where PHR are generally more concerned with specific knowledge and compliance.
Is the SHRM-CP test hard?
The exam was difficult (no walk in the park at all), but with solid preparation, you improve your chances of passing. Keep your eye on that ticking clock. It was recommended that 1 minute be used for knowledge questions and 2 minutes for situational judgment questions.