Strategic HR Leadership & SHRM Exam Preparation

This intensive and interactive preparation programme is designed to help HR professionals achieve global recognition through the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credentials. 

Grounded in the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge (BoCK), the course provides comprehensive coverage of behavioural and technical HR competencies, including people management, organisational strategy, workplace culture, and compliance. 

Participants will build the knowledge, confidence, and analytical skills required to excel in the SHRM examinations while strengthening their ability to apply HR concepts in real-world scenarios. The programme bridges theory and practice through applied exercises, case discussions, and mock exam sessions that mirror the official SHRM testing format. 

Section 1: Understanding SHRM Certification Framework

• Overview of SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP certifications and eligibility criteria.
• The SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge (BoCK): structure and key components.
• Behavioural vs. Technical competencies and how they integrate.
• Exam format, scoring, and test-taking logistics.

Section 2: Behavioural Competencies (SHRM BoCK Core)

• Leadership & Navigation: leading change and influencing outcomes.
• Ethical Practice: decision-making and integrity in HR leadership.
• Business Acumen: aligning HR strategy with organisational goals.
• Consultation: providing guidance and building HR partnerships.
• Critical Evaluation: analysing data to drive evidence-based HR.
• Global & Cultural Effectiveness: managing diversity and inclusion.
• Communication: ensuring clarity, empathy, and influence.

Section 3: Technical HR Knowledge Domains

• People: Talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development.
• Organization: HR structure, workforce planning, technology, and analytics.
• Workplace: Employee relations, engagement, well-being, and safety.
• Strategy: HR’s role in business planning, change, and organisational effectiveness.
• Integrating technical knowledge with behavioural competencies.

Section 4: Exam Strategy & Case-Based Application

• Understanding situational judgement items (SJIs) in SHRM exams.
• Techniques for analysing behavioural scenarios and selecting best-fit answers.
• Reviewing past exam trends and common pitfalls.
• Practice sessions with full-length mock questions and timed drills.
• Personal study planning and resource management.

Section 5: SHRM Competency in Practice – Leadership & Strategy

• Applying SHRM competencies in global HR contexts.
• Building an HR strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Managing change and transformation across cultures.
• Role of the SHRM-certified professional in future workforce leadership.

Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded a Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. For those who attend and complete the online training course, a Holistique Training e-Certificate will be provided.

Holistique Training Certificates are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and The CPD Certification Service (CPD), and are certified under ISO 9001, ISO 21001, and ISO 29993 standards.

CPD credits for this course are granted by our Certificates and will be reflected on the Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. In accordance with the standards of The CPD Certification Service, one CPD credit is awarded per hour of course attendance. A maximum of 50 CPD credits can be claimed for any single course we currently offer.