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Succession Planning


The Succession Planning exam evaluates an individual's understanding and application of strategies to ensure the seamless transition of leadership and critical roles within an organization. This exam covers the fundamentals of identifying key positions, assessing potential candidates, developing talent, and creating a comprehensive succession plan that aligns with organizational goals.


Who should take the exam?

  • HR Professionals: Those involved in talent management, leadership development, and organizational planning.
  • Business Leaders: Executives and managers responsible for strategic planning and organizational continuity.
  • Talent Development Specialists: Professionals focused on developing and nurturing leadership potential within the organization.
  • Consultants: Those advising businesses on best practices in succession planning and talent management.
  • Organizational Development Professionals: Individuals working on aligning human capital strategies with business objectives.


Course Outline

The Succession Planning exam covers the following topics :-


  • Module 1: Introduction to Succession Planning
  • Module 2: Understanding Strategic Alignment
  • Module 3: Understanding Talent Assessment and Identification
  • Module 4: Understanding Development Planning
  • Module 5: Understanding Succession Planning Process
  • Module 6: Understanding Risk Management in Succession Planning
  • Module 7: Understanding Evaluating and Adjusting Succession Plans
  • Module 8: Understanding Case Studies and Practical Applications

Succession Planning FAQs

It will be a computer-based exam. The exam can be taken from anywhere around the world.

You have to score 25/50 to pass the exam.

No there is no negative marking

There will be 50 questions of 1 mark each

You can directly go to the certification exam page and register for the exam.

You will be required to re-register and appear for the exam. There is no limit on exam retake.

The result will be declared immediately on submission.

Only Multiple-choice questions (MCQ) are asked.

The Succession Planning exam evaluates an individual's understanding and application of strategies to ensure the seamless transition of leadership and critical roles within an organization. This exam covers the fundamentals of identifying key positions, assessing potential candidates, developing talent, and creating a comprehensive succession plan that aligns with organizational goals.

  • HR Professionals: Those involved in talent management, leadership development, and organizational planning.
  • Business Leaders: Executives and managers responsible for strategic planning and organizational continuity.
  • Talent Development Specialists: Professionals focused on developing and nurturing leadership potential within the organization.
  • Consultants: Those advising businesses on best practices in succession planning and talent management.
  • Organizational Development Professionals: Individuals working on aligning human capital strategies with business objectives.

  • HR Manager/Director: Leading the development and implementation of succession planning strategies.
  • Talent Development Specialist: Focusing on developing and nurturing future leaders within the organization.
  • Organizational Development Consultant: Advising organizations on best practices and strategies for succession planning.
  • Executive Coach/Mentor: Supporting and guiding high-potential employees through leadership development.
  • Corporate Trainer: Designing and delivering training programs focused on leadership and succession planning.