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SHRM Certification Exam: First Steps

Format: Self-Paced
Course Duration: 2 hrs 37 mins

Completing this self-paced course is a great way to start your preparation journey, as it explains the entire process, but this course does NOT replace your instructor-led content review sessions. You can find more information about your instructor-led sessions (schedule, Zoom info, etc) on the main course page.

As many Human Resources professionals look to begin the long and challenging journey of becoming SHRM-certified, they often become overwhelmed with the process. Some jump right into studying even before understanding the basics. This results in wasted time, frustration, and often failure.

SHRM Certification Exam Prep: First Steps provides the necessary foundation to know how to best prepare for your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. By taking this course, not only do you learn the most efficient ways to get started, but also the fundamental information you need to prepare properly.

This self-paced course provides an interpretation of the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™, including an overview of the 9 Behavioral Competencies and 14 Functional Areas.

You will also learn about the most important (and underrated) concept when preparing for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exam… the SHRM BASK Proficiency Indicators. These indicators are the key to understanding what you are expected to know and do as either a SHRM Certified Professional or SHRM Senior Certified Professional.

In addition, this course shares practical study tips, efficient preparation guidance, and expert advice from Christina Danforth, the lead at HR Jetpack (an official SHRM Education Partner). The advice and guidance comes from years of working with experts and students who have passed their SHRM exam.

Course Learning Objectives:

Understand the entire SHRM Certification Process (application to recertification)
Describe the differences between the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams
Name and define the competencies covered in the SHRM BASK
Select the preparation option that best works for you
Understand the different types of exam questions
Identify best practices when answering exam questions (test-taking tips)

It is recommended to spend 80-100 hours studying for the SHRM Certification Exam. Use this course as your preparation guide by understanding the entire SHRM Certification process, SHRM BASK (including proficiency indicators), and topics to study.

Over 115,000 HR Professionals are now SHRM-certified! Like you, they all started their SHRM certification journey with a single step. Make this course your starting point, and tell yourself “I will pass!”

Instructor:

Christina Danforth

Christina A. Danforth, SHRM-SCP & SPHR, author of Becoming a Human Resources Professional, launched HR Jetpack in 2016 to support the development and professional growth of her fellow HR colleagues....

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Module 1 0/6

Setting The Foundation

Introduction

SHRM Certification Process (application to recertification)

Module 2 0/3

Leadership Competencies

Leadership & Navigation

Ethical Practice

I&D (Formally DEI)

Module 3 0/3

Interpersonal Competencies

Relationship Management

Communication

Global Mindset

Module 4 0/3

Business Competencies

Business Acumen

Consultation

Analytical Aptitude

Module 5 0/5

Technical Competency: People

HR Strategy

Talent Acquisition

Employee Engagement & Retention

Learning and Development

Total Rewards

Module 6 0/5

Technical Competency: Organization

Structure of the HR Function

Organizational Effectiveness & Development

Workforce Management

Employee & Labor Relations

Technology Management

Module 7 0/4

Technical Competency: Workplace

Managing a Global Workforce

Risk Management

Corporate Social Responsibility

U.S. Employment Law & Regulations

Module 8 0/4

Additional Guidance

Being Audited

Best Way to Study for SHRM Certification Exams?

Question Break Down

Final Thoughts

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