Preparing for the SHRM-CP (R) Exam 2027

Pass your SHRM-CP® exam with confidence using the official SHRM study guide, written by SHRM exam developers and packed with real exam-style questions.

Preparing for the SHRM-CP Exam 2027® is the official SHRM guide for early- to mid-career HR professionals who want a clear, structured and fully aligned path to achieving SHRM-CP® certification.

Fully aligned to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (SHRM BASK®), this guide is written by SHRM exam development experts Charles Glover and Hanna Evans, bringing insider expertise from within SHRM itself. It reflects the latest exam structure, rigor and expectations of the SHRM-CP® assessment, giving you an authoritative and reliable preparation resource you can trust.

You'll learn how to:

- Understand core HR competencies and behavioral knowledge required for SHRM-CP®
- Approach situational judgement questions with clarity and confidence
- Structure your study plan to stay consistent and exam-ready
- Reinforce learning through practice questions and exam-style scenarios designed to reflect the real SHRM-CP® exam
- Identify and close knowledge gaps to improve your overall performance

Packed with official exam-aligned content, realistic practice questions and targeted revision tools, this guide helps you build both exam readiness and real-world HR capability so you can pass the SHRM-CP® exam and progress your HR career with confidence.

Themes include: SHRM-CP®, SHRM official guide, HR certification, exam preparation, HR fundamentals, professional development, HR competencies

Charles Glover, MS, is the Director of Certification & Assessment Products at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) where he manages the development of the SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® exams. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and has been a devoted Certification/Licensure professional for over 10 years. He is also a passionate researcher, analyzing exam performance metrics to increase candidate awareness around the benefits of becoming SHRM certified and the optimal preparation strategy toward earning SHRM certification.

Hanna Evans, MPS, SHRM-CP, is the Manager of HR Certification & Assessment Products at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) where she works to shape the future of HR certification. With a Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources and Employment Relations