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Preparing for the SHRM-CP® Exam 2026/27

The Official Workbook and Practice Questions from SHRM

Charles Glover, Hanna Evans

Prepare for the SHRM-CP® exam with the official SHRM workbook featuring real past-exam questions, updated guidance for the 2026 SHRM BASK®, and expert insights from SHRM's own exam development leaders.

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EAN: 9781398627741

Edition: 3

Published: 24 Mar 2026

Format: 254 x 178

88 pages

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About the book

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 2026-2027® 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

About the authors

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.

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..

Charles Glover

Hanna Evans

Section - ONE: The SHRM-CP Exam Structure;
- Chapter - 01: Types of Exam Items;
- Chapter - 02: Exam Items;
- Chapter - 03: Exam Timing;
Section - TWO: Understanding the SHRM BASK;
- Chapter - 04: Structure of the SHRM BASK;
- Chapter - 05: How to Use the SHRM BASK for Studying;
Section - THREE: Using the SHRM BASK to Prepare for the SHRM-CP Exam;
- Chapter - 06: HR Expertise Example: Organizational Effectiveness & Development;
- Chapter - 07: Behavioral Competency Example: Relationship Management;
- Chapter - 08: Let’s Practice! Twenty SHRM-CP Practice Items and Answers;
Section - FOUR: The SHRM-CP Exam Blueprint;
- Chapter - 09: Self-Assessment for Your Exam Study Plan;
- Chapter - 10: Create a SMART Study Plan;
- Chapter - 11: Get Started on Your Study Schedule;
Section - FIVE: The SHRM-CP Fifty-Item Practice Test;
- Chapter - 12: SHRM-CP Practice Test Questions;