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Cost breakdown
Real published fees in USD. Prep costs are market ranges, not vendor list prices.
Exam fee — member
$399
Exam fee — non-member
$499
Application fee
$0
Prep course
$700 – $2,000
Total investment
$1,050 – $2,500
Membership math wins here
SHRM members save $100 on SHRM-CP/SCP ($350 vs $450 early-bird; $399 vs $499 standard). Professional membership is $299/yr, so it does not pay for itself on the exam alone.
Membership cost $299 vs $100 saved on the exam — net $199 extra.
Regional recognition
North America · GCC · Europe
Notes
Fees include the $50 application fee (standard pricing also includes a $49 late fee). Early-bird $350/$450; standard $399/$499. Members save $100. In-person at Prometric only; 134 items, 3 h 40 min. Windows May 1–Jul 15 and Dec 1–Feb 15.
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