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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
$900 – $2,500
Total investment
$1,250 – $3,000
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
Same fees as SHRM-CP: early-bird $350/$450, standard $399/$499 (incl. $50 application fee). Members save $100. Requires 3+ years of strategic HR work (1,000 h/yr) or SHRM-CP held 3+ years; no degree required. In-person at Prometric, 134 items, 3 h 40 min.
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