SHRM Certification Prep+ Boot Camp
Before the Course (Self-Paced)
Complete 1-2 weeks before live sessions:
• SHRM Learning System pre-test
• Review SHRM BASK model
• Read introductory competency material
• Complete study plan worksheet
• Watch orientation video
Friday evening - virtual
Module 1: SHRM Exam Success Strategy
• Exam structure
• Question types
• Knowledge vs. situational judgment items
• How SHRM writes questions
• Common test-taking mistakes
Module 2: Leadership Cluster
• Leadership & Navigation
• Ethical Practice
• Inclusive Mindset
Module 3: Interpersonal Cluster
• Relationship Management
• Communication Activity
• Situational Judgment Item (SJI) workshop
• Small-group discussion
• Polling questions
Friday Assignment
• 25-question competency quiz
• Review competency flash cards
Saturday In person:
Morning Session
• People Domain
• HR Strategy
• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Engagement & Retention
• Learning & Development
• Total Rewards
Interactive Activities
• Compensation scenarios
• Recruiting metrics
• Workforce planning exercises
Lunch
Afternoon Session
• Organization Domain
• Structure of the HR Function
• Organizational Effectiveness & Development
• Workforce Management Business Competencies
• Business Acumen
• Consultation
• Analytical Aptitude Activity
• HR metrics calculations
• Workforce analytics
• Business case scenario discussion
End of Day
• 50-question practice exam
• Review rationale for correct answers
Sunday – virtual
Morning Session
• Employee & Labor Relations
• Risk Management
• U.S. Employment Law & Regulations
• Technology Management
• Managing a Global Workforce
• Corporate Social Responsibility Activity
• Employment law scenario workshop
• Risk assessment exercise
Afternoon
SHRM Exam Rapid Review Cover:
• Top 100 concepts most likely to be tested
• Frequently confused terms
• Key employment law distinctions
• Compensation formulas
• Workforce metrics
• HR strategy frameworks
Final Practice Exam
75-100 mixed questions Review:
• Why the correct answer is best
• Why the other choices are less effective
• SHRM decision-making framework