Testing Windows

HRCI Exam Windows:

Fitting your certification exam schedule into a testing window is now a thing of the past. HRCI® provides year-round testing. The year-round testing provides you with the most flexibility possible to accommodate your busy schedule.

For exam fees, click here.

To apply for an exam, click here.

SHRM Exam Windows:

NEW! Applicants now have the option to test from home through live remote proctoring. Explore here to learn more.

Applicants must meet specific educational and work experience criteria at the time they submit their application in order to be eligible to sit for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. For complete details, click here.

The testing windows are the dates during which the exams are administered. The regular application deadline dates are the dates during which candidates can register for the exam. For candidates who apply during the late application period a nonrefundable late fee will be incurred. To learn more about exam windows and fees, click here.