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CERTIFICATION PREP SYSTEM®  \nAny student use of these slides is subject to the same License Agreement that governs the student’s use of the SHRM Certification Prep System materials.  \n1  \nSHRM certification coordinator  \n© SHRM 2026 2  \n2  \nSHRM Body of Applied  \nSkills and Knowledge®  \nThe SHRM-CP and  \nSHRM-SCP certifications  \nsignify mastery of the HR  \ncompetencies and knowledge  \nthat are defined in the SHRM  \nBody of Applied Skills and  \nKnowledge® (SHRM BASK® ) .  \n© SHRM 2026 3  \n3  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\n2/11/2026  \n| The SHRM BASK®\u003Cbr>• Defines essential HR knowledge, skills, and abilities for success.\u003Cbr>• Contains eight behavioral competencies in three behavioral clusters and 14 HR expertise areas in three knowledge domains.\u003Cbr>• Provides definitions, key concepts, and performance indicators for each competency and HR area by career level.\u003Cbr>• Serves as the blueprint for the SHRM-CP and\u003Cbr>SHRM-SCP certification exams, related products, and resources. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| © SHR•M 22p6dated every 3-5 years to align with industry standards and HR changes | 4 |\n|  |  |\n\n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\n4  \nHR Expertise Areas and Competencies  \n| HR Expertise |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| People |  |  | Organization |  |  | Workplace |\n| 􀂃 HR Strategy\u003Cbr>􀂃 Talent Acquisition\u003Cbr>􀂃 Employee Engagement & Retention\u003Cbr>􀂃 Learning & Development\u003Cbr>􀂃 Total Rewards |  |  | 􀂃 Structure of the HR Function\u003Cbr>􀂃 Organizational Effectiveness & Development\u003Cbr>􀂃 Workforce Management\u003Cbr>􀂃 Employee & Labor Relations\u003Cbr>􀂃 Technology Management |  |  | 􀂃 Managing a Global Workforce\u003Cbr>􀂃 Risk Management\u003Cbr>􀂃 Corporate Social Responsibility\u003Cbr>􀂃 U.S. Employment Law & Regulations |\n| Behavioral Competencies |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  | Leadership & Navigation |  | Ethical Practice | Inclusive 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