HR Certification - Part of Your Career Plan?

HR certifications are a great way to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise in the field and stay up to date with the latest trends and practices in HR. Being certified can help you advance your career and increase your earning potential. It also gives employers confidence in your abilities and gives you an edge over other applicants.

Earning the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP signifies your preparation for people management in organizations ranging from for-profit to not-for-profit of all sizes. Taking certification preparation courses, such as the one offered by NHRMA professionals, will help you when it comes to test-taking.

The pass rate for the SHRM-SCP exam is around 50%.
(Source: https://joshfechter.com/certifications/human-resource-certifications/). Since the SHRM-CP covers less complex topics than the SHRM-SCP, the pass rate is higher, a little over 70%.
(Source: https://joshfechter.com/certifications/human-resource-certifications/)

The exams cover a broad spectrum of topics, including the core set of HR behavioral competencies, functional knowledge principles, and definitions, and serve as the common framework for the development of the SHRM exams.

When you register for certification preparation courses, you gain confidence by reviewing both the competencies and test-taking skills. Then, when you register for the actual exam, you will have confidence in the breadth and depth of your readiness.

Consider registering for NHRMA’s Spring 2026 preparation course, which is offered virtually. Registration closes March 1, 2026 for the series of sessions running from March 4 through May 6. Then, take your exam on your schedule during the next test window, May 1 – July 15, 2026. January 3 – May 16, 2026 is the approximate period for registering to take the exam.