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Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 USA  \n800.283.7476, option 3 (U.S. only) or +1.703.548.3440, option 3 (International)  \n» [Website:](Website: shrmcertification.org)[ shrmcertification.org](Website: shrmcertification.org)  \n» [General Questions/Information:](General Questions/Information: shrmcertification@shrm.org)[ shrmcertification@shrm.org](General Questions/Information: shrmcertification@shrm.org)  \nPrometric  \n» To schedule, reschedule, or cancel an exam appointment, [visit](visit prometric.com/shrm or)[ prometric.com/shrm](visit prometric.com/shrm or)[ or](visit prometric.com/shrm or) call 888.736.0134.  \n» International candidates may schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment [at](at prometric.com/shrm)[ prometric.com/shrm](at prometric.com/shrm)  \n[or by calling the appropriate number listed in](or by calling the appropriate number listed in Appendix B: Regional Testing Contact Centers.)[ Appendix B: Regional Testing Contact Centers](or by calling the appropriate number listed in Appendix B: Regional Testing Contact Centers.)[.](or by calling the appropriate number listed in Appendix B: Regional Testing Contact Centers.)» If scheduling or rescheduling an appointment with testing accommodations, call 800.967.1139.  \n» For test site emergency closure information, [visit](visit prometric.com/sitestatus)[ prometric.com/sitestatus](visit prometric.com/sitestatus).  \nC O N T E N T S  \nINTRODUCTION  \n2 The Journey Begins  \n2 How to Use This Handbook  \n2 Nondiscrimination Statement  \n3 About SHRM Certification  \n4 The SHRM Certification Process  \nDECIDE TO CERTIFY  \n5 SHRM Certification Eligibility Criteria  \n7 Selecting the Right Credential  \n7 2022 Testing Schedule  \n8 Exam Fees  \n8 Payment Methods  \nAPPLY FOR AND SCHEDULE THE EXAM  \n9 Application Process  \n9 Policies and Agreements  \n10 SHRM Certification Candidate Agreement  \n12 Reasonable Accommodations for Testing  \n12 Incomplete Applications  \n12 Eligibility Verification  \n13 Application Denials  \n13 Application Appeals  \n13 Scheduling Exam Appointments  \n14 Name Change and Profile Updates  \n14 Exam Level Changes  \n14 Rescheduling Exam Appointments  \n15 Exam Transfer  \n15 Exam Appointment Cancellations  \n15 Medical or Personal Emergencies  \n16 Refund Policy  \n16 ‘No-Shows’  \nPREPARE FOR THE EXAM  \n17 Exam Composition  \n17 Sample Questions  \n17 Exam Administration  \n18 Test Administration Platform  \n18 Preparation Resources  \nTESTING  \n19 Testing Identification Requirements and Rules  \n20 Testing Irregularities  \n20 Inclement Weather and Local or National Emergencies  \n21 Test Results  \n21 Score Information  \n21 Data Confidentiality  \n21 Score Validity and the Right to Cancel Scores  \n21 Request for a Results Review  \n22 Exam Item Challenge  \n22 Exam Appeals  \n22 Retaking the Test  \n22 Violations and Investigations  \n23 Appeals for Investigation Disputes  \nACHIEVE CERTIFICATION  \n24 Earning the Credential  \n24 Online 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Developed by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), these credentials provide HR professionals the opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of the core competencies needed to ensure success in today’s demanding business environment.  \nBy deciding to pursue SHRM certification, you join a growing number of professionals seeking to meet and exceed the higher expectations of HR in tod","cbCaiqAubSMpNoGZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqAubSMpNoGZ","pdf",4564394,32,"English","# Introduction\n## The Journey Begins\n## How to Use This Handbook\n## Nondiscrimination Statement\n## About SHRM Certification\n## The SHRM Certification Process\n# Decide to Certify\n## Eligibility Criteria\n## Selecting the Right Credential\n## 2022 Testing Schedule\n## Exam Fees and Payment Methods\n# Apply for and Schedule the Exam\n## Application Process\n## Policies and Agreements\n## Candidate Agreement\n## Reasonable Accommodations for Testing\n## Incomplete Applications and Eligibility Verification\n## Application Denials, Appeals, and Scheduling\n## Name Change, Profile Updates, Exam Level Changes\n## Rescheduling, Transfer, Cancellations, Emergencies, Refunds, and No-Shows\n# Prepare for the Exam\n## Exam Composition\n## Sample Questions\n## Exam Administration\n## Test Administration Platform\n## Preparation Resources\n# Testing\n## Testing Identification Requirements and Rules\n## Testing Irregularities\n## Weather and Emergencies\n## Test Results and Score Information\n## Data Confidentiality and Score Validity\n## Request for Results Review and Item Challenges\n## Exam Appeals, Retaking, Violations, and Investigations\n## Appeals for Investigation Disputes\n# Achieve Certification\n## Earning the Credential\n## Online Certified Directory and Digital Badge\n# Recertify\n## Maintaining Your Credential\n# Appendices\n## Appendix A: Sample Candidate Score and Feedback Report\n## Appendix B: Regional Testing Contact Centers\n## Appendix C: Legal Restrictions and Processes for OFAC Sanction Countries","[{\"question\":\"What credentials are covered in the 2022 SHRM Certification Handbook?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook covers SHRM-CP® (SHRM Certified Professional) and SHRM-SCP® (SHRM Senior Certified Professional) credentials.\"},{\"question\":\"How do candidates schedule, reschedule, or cancel an exam appointment?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates use the Prometric process to schedule, reschedule, or cancel appointments, with instructions for international candidates and specific phone numbers for each step when applicable.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens after testing if a candidate wants to review scores or challenge exam items?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook explains how to request a results review and how to submit an exam item challenge, including related appeal steps and the right to cancel scores under defined conditions.\"}]","2022 SHRM Certification Handbook - Quick Reference Guide - SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP | PDF",81]