Value of SHRM Certification
August 6, 2026
Become a recognized expert and leader in HR with SHRM certification Advance your career and demonstrate you are the most qualified and valuable HR professional you can be when you become SHRM-certified. The SHRM Certified Professional® (SHRM-CP®) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional® (SHRM-SCP®) are the only behavioral competency-based HR certifications, proving not only what you know but also how you can apply that knowledge on the job.
Why earn your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential?
Increase your earning potential
- HR professionals who pass the SHRM certification exam report earning salaries 7%-9% higher than peers who do not.
Get promoted
- Of SHRM-certified professionals who were promoted, 63% report that their credential was a key factor.
Gain readiness
- Certified professionals report a greater understanding of necessary skills.
