PACE Institute of Management SHRM
Application and exam fee

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®)

HR professionals who implement policies and strategies, serve as point of contact for staff and stakeholders, deliver HR services, and perform operational HR functions, should take the SHRM-CP® exam.

SHRM-CP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • 0-2 years of experience (including final year students).

  • Candidates for the SHRM-CP® certification are not required to hold an HR title and do not need a degree or previous HR experience to apply; however, a basic working knowledge of HR practices and principles is recommended.

Exam Format and Length

  • Computer-based experience.

  • Up to 3 hours and 40 minutes.

  • 134 questions (80 knowledge items/54 situational judgment items).

SHRM- Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®)

HR professionals who develop strategies, lead the HR function, foster influence in the community, analyze performance metrics, and align HR strategies to organizational goals, should take the SHRM-SCP® exam.

SHRM-SCP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • At least 3 years performing strategic level HR/HR-related duties, or

  • SHRM-CP® credential holders who have held the credential for at least 3 years and are working in, or are in the process of transitioning to, a strategic level role.

Exam Format and Length

  • Computer-based experience.

  • Up to 3 hours and 40 minutes.

  • 134 questions (80 knowledge items/54 situational judgment items).

Extended Regulations

  • More than 1,000 hours in a calendar year does not equate to more than 1 year of experience.

  • Part-time work qualifies as long as the 1,000-hour per calendar year standard is met.

  • Experience may be either salaried or hourly.

2026 - 2027 SHRM-CP® AND SHRM-SCP® EXAM SCHEDULE

The SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® exams are offered during two windows each year. When applying for the exam, you must apply during the application period that coincides with your testing window. Applications must be received by the standard deadline for each window.

FEE TYPE
EARLY BIRD
STANDARD
TESTING
ROUND 1

05/01 - 30/03/2026

31/03 - 26/05/2026

01/05 - 15/07/2026

ROUND 2

03/06 - 31/08/2026

01/09 - 24/12/2026

01/12/2026 - 15/02/2027

EXAM FEES

To take the SHRM Certification exam, candidates must register directly with PACE (the exclusive partner of SHRM in Vietnam). Fees for the two certifications SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® include the following items:

FEE TYPE
SHRM MEMBER
NON-MEMBER
Early
bird
Standard
period
Early
bird
Standard
period
SHRM-CP® & SHRM-SCP® exam fee
$350
$399
$450
$499
Transfer to the next exam window
$150
Reschedule within the same window
$100
Cancellation / rescheduling fee
$45: more than 30 days before the exam
$60: 5-29 days before the exam
Score review fee (for candidates who did not pass)
$100