Learning path
Behavioral Competencies
The eight SHRM BASK behavioral competencies, one module each. These feed the situational judgment items (40% of the exam) and the foundational knowledge items (10%).
Area 1 · Leadership(19% of the exam)
Leadership & Navigation
Vision, influence, leading change, navigating the organization, managing HR initiatives.
0/7 units · 34 questions
Ethical Practice
Personal and professional integrity, ethical agent, privacy, conflicts of interest, whistleblowers.
0/6 units · 32 questions
Inclusive Mindset
Inclusion and diversity infrastructure, impartiality, culture, and operating globally.
0/6 units · 32 questions
Area 2 · Interpersonal(13.5% of the exam)
Area 3 · Business(17.5% of the exam)
Business Acumen
Financial statements, business metrics, PESTLE, strategic alignment.
0/7 units · 29 questions
Consultation
Evaluating challenges, designing and advising on HR solutions, change management, service.
0/6 units · 28 questions
Analytical Aptitude
Data gathering and analysis, statistics, validity, evidence-based decisions.
0/8 units · 36 questions