Stop Memorizing HR. Start Thinking Like the Exam.
Join Laurie Chua for a free live Q&A where HR professionals learn how to approach SHRM and HRCI questions using strategic judgment, not memorization.
Every Thursday at 5 PM PST
Next Power Hour in:
Hosted by Laurie Chua, SHRM-SCP
30+ years HR leadership experience
Former SHRM Knowledge Advisor
HR Expert Witness
Instructor to HR professionals worldwide
Teaches the C.L.E.A.R. FrameworkTM for using Ai
What Happens Each Week:
Question Breakdown of the Week
SHRM/HRCI Exam Strategy
AI Study Tips
Community Support
Access to Free AI Prompt Tool
Live Q&A
Former Participants
Laurie stayed connected with us throughout our certification journey and went the extra mile to provide relevant materials that helped us prepare for the exam. She certainly played a big part in my passing the SHRM-SCP on my first attempt.
Laurie helped me understand the reasoning behind the answers and the way the exam tests your thinking.
Laurie taught me how to think through SHRM questions, identify what is really being tested, and approach the exam with a calm and strategic mindset.
Salika, SHRM-
SCP
Executive Director, HR Country Head
Sameea, SHRM-CP
Sr. HR Consultant
Breena, Candidate for SHRM-CP
Corporate Recruiter
HR Certification Prep Has Changed
AI can generate answers.
The SHRM and HRCI exams still measure judgment.
The professionals who pass are not the ones who memorize the most.
They are the ones who learn how to think through ambiguity.
That's what I teach.
“"Learn how to think like the exam, and how to use AI with discernment.” — Laurie Chua
Throughout the program, candidates learn the C.L.E.A.R. framework — a five-step method for evaluating any answer, whether it comes from a textbook, an instructor, or an AI tool. This is a Paragraph Font
Why Smart HR Professionals Struggle
Many candidates do not fail because they lack knowledge.
They struggle because:
Multiple answers seem correct
They answer from experience instead of exam logic
They memorize instead of applying judgment
They miss what SHRM is really testing
What this Program Does Differently
Stop Memorizing HR. Start Thinking Like the Exam.
You will gain confidence because this program:
✓ Teaches strategic thinking
✓ Uses real-world HR scenarios
✓ Provides AI-powered study tools
✓ Builds exam confidence
FAQs
Discover Answers to Your HR Certification Prep in the Age of AI HR Power Hour Q&A
Who is this for?
This weekly live Q&A is designed for HR professionals preparing for HR Certification including:
SHRM-CP
SHRM-SCP
PHR
SPHR
PHRi/SPHRi
Whether you’re just starting or already deep into studying, you’re welcome to join.
Is this a class or a study group?
It’s a live interactive certification prep Q&A and strategy session.
You can:
- ask questions
- listen to others’ questions
- strengthen your understanding
- learn how to think through exam scenarios strategically
Do I need to register in advance?
No complicated pre-registration process.
Simply join through: HRPDG.com/live
You’ll receive the Zoom access details after entering your information.
Will sessions be recorded?
Some sessions may be recorded for educational and replay purposes.
Can I invite coworkers or study partners?
Absolutely.
HR professionals often learn better together, especially when discussing situational judgment and strategic reasoning.
Is this really free?
Yes. The weekly Power Hour Q&A is currently offered free as a live community study session.
What if I don’t have any questions yet?
That’s completely fine.
Many attendees come to:
- listen
- learn
- hear question breakdowns
- understand how the exam thinks
You’ll still gain a lot from the session.
What topics are covered?
Topics vary weekly and may include:
behavioral competencies
employment law & compliance
employee relations
talent acquisition
total rewards
learning & development
strategic HR thinking
situational judgment questions
test-taking strategies
What is the “Question Breakdown of the Week”?
Laurie walks through a challenging certification-style question and explains:
- why the best answer is correct
- why other answers are weaker
- how the exam evaluates strategic thinking
This is one of the most valuable parts of the session.
Is this affiliated with SHRM or HRCI?
No.
This independent educational study group is not affiliated with or endorsed by SHRM, HRCI, or any certification body.
What makes this different from other certification prep programs?
Laurie Chua brings 35+ years of HR experience, SHRM certification prep instruction experience, HR expert witness experience, and real-world employment law and employee relations insight. The focus is not memorization — it is learning how to think strategically using the C.L.E.A.R. framework (Context, Law and Standards, Evidence and Defensibility, Application, Reflection), so you can choose the BEST answer on the exam and defend the BEST decision in practice.
Ready For More Structure?
The Power Hour is free and always will be. The Founding Cohort includes:
Weekly coaching
AI Study Tools
On-Demand Course
Guided Study Plan, Workbooks, Games, Study Aides
Office Hours
Direct access to Laurie
Limited seats. Application required.
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