SHRM-SCP Syllabus: Sections and Question Counts
How the 134 SHRM-SCP questions split by section: Leadership 19.4%, People 19.4%, with the topics in each section and the source.
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- 1 December 2026 – 15 February 2027 Add the date to your calendar
- Questions and time
- 134 questions · 220 minutes
- Pass mark
- Reported scale: 120–200; passing candidates receive 200.
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How the questions are split
The full mock exam on this site (134 questions in 220 minutes) is split across the sections according to the exam specification from SHRM.
| Section | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership | 26 | 19.4% |
| Business | 23 | 17.2% |
| Interpersonal | 18 | 13.4% |
| People | 26 | 19.4% |
| Organization | 24 | 17.9% |
| Workplace | 17 | 12.7% |
| Total | 134 | 100% |
The two largest sections are Leadership and People: together 52 of the 134 questions (38.8%). Start with them, then take the rest in order of size.
Notes on this split
- The exam has two separately timed 110-minute sections. You cannot return to a completed section, and unused time does not carry over.
- Practice scores are percentages for learning; they do not convert to the SHRM scaled score.
- Unit question counts are approximate practice allocations based on scored-content weights, not fixed official counts. These supplementary practice sessions do not reproduce the real section locks or unscored field-test items.
- Candidates in designated Arabic-speaking countries are assigned the Arabic form; taking the English version requires a written request to SHRM.
Topics in each section
Leadership (26 questions)
- Leadership & Navigation
- Ethical Practice
- Inclusive Mindset
Business (23 questions)
- Business Acumen
- Consultation
- Analytical Aptitude
Interpersonal (18 questions)
- Relationship Management
- Communication
People (26 questions)
- HR Strategy
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Learning & Development
- Total Rewards
Organization (24 questions)
- Structure of the HR Function
- Organizational Effectiveness & Development
- Workforce Management
- Employee & Labor Relations
- Technology Management
Workplace (17 questions)
- Managing a Global Workforce
- Risk Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Employment Law: International Application
How to use this split
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Sources and references
- SHRM – exam page shrm.org
- SHRM – exam specification shrm.org
- SHRM – exam specification (2) shrm.org