Best SHRM Certifications in 2026

SHRM is a professional association for human resource professionals, whose competency-based certifications cover operational HR practice and strategic HR leadership.

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SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

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Validates knowledge of operational HR across people, organization and workplace topics, plus situational judgment.

499IntermediateNo prerequisites
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SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

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Validates strategic HR knowledge and judgment across leadership, interpersonal and business competencies, and people, organization and workplace knowledge.

499AdvancedHas prerequisites