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You've reached the limit of 3 free articles this month. Join to access unlimited articles and member-only resources. Join/Renew This content is for the SHRM Executive Network and Executive Content Subscription members only. You've reached the limit of 1 free article this month. Join the Executive Network and enjoy unlimited content. Learn about Executive Network Membership This content is for the SHRM Executive Network and Executive Content Subscription members only. You've reached the limit of 1 free article this month. Join and enjoy unlimited access to SHRM Executive Network Content. Learn about Executive Network Membership Please enjoy this free resource! Join SHRM for unlimited access to exclusive articles and tools. Join / Renew The SHRM Learning System is a comprehensive exam preparation program that delivers effective study materials and flexible learning options. [shrmcertification.org. While](shrmcertification.org. While) delivery times can't be guaranteed, US orders should arrive within 3-4 business days after ordering. International deliveries take 5-10 business days. If you haven't received an email within this timeframe, check your spam/junk folders to ensure it didn't get lost. Entering a valid street address is recommended for more timely and trackable delivery. Shipments to PO boxes may experience delays. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) administers the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam, which is intended for those pursuing human resource management credentials. Click “Start Test” above to take a free SHRM-CP practice test! SHRM-CP Exam Eligibility There are no strict eligibility requirements for the SHRM-CP. The exam is designed for individuals performing general HR-related duties or pursuing a career in human resource management as students. Exam Format The SHRM-CP exam consists of 134 multiple-choice questions (24 unscored) with a 3 hour and 40 minute time limit. Unsore questions help evaluate future versions of the exam. Two types of multiple-choice questions are on the exam: knowledge-based and situational judgment questions. Knowledge Questions There are two types of knowledge questions: HR-specific (KI) and foundational (FKI) . KIs cover 14 HR functional areas, while FKIs cover 9 behavioral competencies. Situational Judgment Questions Situational judgment questions evaluate decision-making skills and quality of judgment by presenting work-related scenarios and asking which strategy will most effectively resolve conflicts and address issues presented in the scenario. SHRM-CP Outline The exam divides questions into two groups:  \nbehavioral competencies and technical competencies. 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