Preparing for the SHRM-SCP (R) Exam 2027

Pass your SHRM-SCP® 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-SCP® Exam 2027 is the official SHRM guide for senior HR professionals and experienced practitioners who need a clear, structured and fully aligned path to achieving SHRM-SCP® 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 exact structure, rigor and expectations of the SHRM-SCP® assessment, giving you an authoritative, exam-accurate resource you can trust.

You'll learn how to:
- Apply advanced HR competencies to complex organizational and strategic scenarios
- Navigate situational judgment questions with a leadership and decision-making mindset
- Build a focused study plan that fits around senior-level responsibilities
- Reinforce knowledge through practice questions and exam-style assessments designed to mirror the real SHRM-SCP® exam
- Identify and close gaps in strategic understanding to maximize exam performance

Packed with official exam-aligned content, realistic practice questions and targeted assessment tools, this guide helps you move beyond theory to strategic application, so you can succeed in the SHRM-SCP® exam and perform at a senior, strategic level in your organization.

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 as well as prior experience as an HR practitioner across various industries, she leverages her expertise to support professional growth and promote excellence in HRM practices.