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Cost breakdown
Real published fees in USD. Prep costs are market ranges, not vendor list prices.
Exam fee — member
$445
Exam fee — non-member
$495
Application fee
$0
Prep course
$700 – $2,000
Total investment
$1,200 – $2,500
Membership math wins here
SHRM members save $50 on SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams
Membership cost $0 vs $50 saved on the exam — net $50 in your pocket.
Regional recognition
NAGCCEU
North America · GCC · Europe
Notes
Dominant in the GCC. Members save $50 on the exam.
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