SHRM-CP
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Education & Academia, Business & Finance |
SHRM-CP has two meanings. It stands for Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (professional certification) or SHRM Certified Professional (human resources).
Meanings of SHRM-CP at a glance
| # | SHRM-CP stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional | Education & Academia › Professional Certification |
| 2 | SHRM Certified Professional | Business & Finance › Human Resources |
1. Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional
Education & Academia · Professional Certification Abbreviations
HR certification from SHRM for professionals in operational roles, earned by passing a competency-based exam that combines knowledge questions with situational judgment scenarios. Eligibility is open to those working in HR or with HR-related education.
Example: The HR generalist position requires a SHRM-CP or PHR.
SHRM launched its certifications in 2014, after ending a long partnership with HRCI. Holders recertify every three years with 60 professional development credits. The senior version is the SHRM-SCP.
2. SHRM Certified Professional
Business & Finance · Human Resources Abbreviations
HR certification from the Society for Human Resource Management for practitioners in operational roles, based on an exam covering HR knowledge and behavioral competencies. Holders keep it by earning recertification credits every three years.
Example: The posting asks for a PHR or SHRM-CP and three years of generalist experience.
SHRM launched its own competency-based certifications in 2014, ending its long partnership with HRCI, whose PHR and SPHR had been the field's standard. Pronounced "shrim C-P."
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