How hard is it to pass the SHRM-SCP exam?

According to the HRCI website, the most recent pass rate from 2019 that is posted for the SPHR is 60%. Another words, if you had a room full of HR professionals walk in to take the exam, almost half of them would fail the test. So, don’t beat yourself up. Many people don’t pass their first try.

What is the SHRM-CP pass rate?

66%
The SHRM-CP has a 66% pass rate and the SHRM-SCP has a 41% pass rate. This means for three of these HR certifications, the initial pass rate of the exam is just a little over half. Nearly half of HR professionals who take the PHR, SPHR and SHRM-SCP fail the exam on their first try.

How long should I study for SHRM-SCP?

60 hours
While your study efforts will be dependent on your knowledge of the content, we generally recommend that you study a minimum of 60 hours to adequately prepare for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. Your time could be reduced if you feel comfortable with a particular area.

Is the SHRM-CP hard to pass?

In my opinion, the test was not easy and the questions were much more difficult than the practice questions provided in the books and learning system. Passing is possible and I think that everyone can be successful by properly planning, staying focused and maintaining a winning mindset.

Is the SHRM certification 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.

Which is better PHR or SHRM-CP?

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.

What if I fail my SHRM exam?

According to the SHRM Certification handbook, “There is no limit to the number of times a candidate can reapply and test.” Yes, you do have to pay to retake the exam. “Candidates who wish to retest are required to apply as a new candidate, which includes remittance of the full examination fee.”

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Is HR a dying field?

Clearly, the future of HR is not dying, but it is definitely distinct from what it is now. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for human resources managers is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations at a rate of 13 percent between 2012 and 2022.

Is there a perfect score for the SHRM exam?

For the SHRM exams, 200 is not necessarily a perfect score. We do not report scores above 200 because anyone who passes the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam is considered to have achieved the competency level required for that specific certification.

How are the questions on the SHRM SCP scored?

Before a new question is used, it is first pretested with real examinees. We do that by mixing 30 pretest questions (also known as field test items) into each exam. Examinees answer the pretest questions, but their answers to those questions are not used to determine whether they pass the exam.

What is the global pass rate for SHRM?

Following each administration of the SHRM certification exams, in accordance with guidance from the SHRM Certification Commission, SHRM publishes the global exam pass rates for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP. These scores reflect the percentage of examinees across the world who have successfully earned their credentials by passing the relevant exams.

What’s the pass rate for the HRCI exam?

At my last check, the pass rates for the HRCI exams were somewhere around 50%, meaning that half of the people that show up to take the test fail the exam. I’ve been working with people preparing for their PHR and SPHR exams for nearly eight years, and I’ve been giving similar advice to SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP preppers in the last 12-18 months.