Basics
This phase should deliver a portfolio artifact you can show:
- HR fundamentals
- Recruiting
- Onboarding
Specialist
This phase should deliver a portfolio artifact you can show:
- HRBP
- L&D
- Comp
Leader
This phase should deliver a portfolio artifact you can show:
- People analytics
- Strategy
- Org design
Weekly cadence
How to structure each week:
- 3-4 focused study blocks
- 1 project checkpoint
- 1 hour of review + notes
- One community post or share
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