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Certified HR Technology Strategist

Online Certification  ยท  10 Weeks  ยท  Globally Recognised  ยท  (CHTS)

โœ… 2026 Edition ๐ŸŽ“ CPD Accredited ๐ŸŒ 100+ Countries ๐Ÿ“œ Digital + Physical Certificate 100% Online
Executive Summary

Certified HR Technology Strategist

Designed for todayโ€™s high-impact professionals, the Certified HR Technology Strategist (CHTS) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLIโ€™s CHTS holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified HR Technology Strategist
Acronym
CHTS
Category
Human Resources
Level
Intermediate
Duration
10 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 499
Live Virtual
USD 699
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • HR Managers and Directors
  • HR Business Partners
  • Learning and Development Managers
  • Employee Relations and OD Specialists
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards CHRO and senior people-management roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex human resource management functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement human resource management systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to human resource management
Global Employability
Qualify for human resource management roles across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

โœฆHR Technology Strategy
โœฆHR Systems Architecture
โœฆAI in Human Resources
โœฆLearning Technology
โœฆHR Technology Integration
โœฆHR Technology Risk
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1โ€“20 ยท specific to Certified HR Technology Strategist ยท module 20 is the capstone
1
HR Technology Strategy
Technology strategy and architecture choices ยท Technology strategy and investment ยท Technology and digital strategy: alignment, portfolio and roadmap ยท Capstone scoping: a real technology problem
2
HR Digital Maturity
Digital maturity assessment: knowing where the organisation really is ยท Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes ยท Digital learning strategy ยท Digital financial services, mobile money and agent networks
3
HR Technology Portfolio
Managing technology assets, vendors and technical debt ยท IT governance, decision rights and the technology portfolio ยท Ethical and responsible technology ยท Innovation and technology investment
4
HR Systems Architecture
Drones, sensors and detection technology ยท Technology selection and deployment ยท Equipment and technology ยท Security technology selection and operation
5
Digital Employee Experience
Employee experience and the service-profit chain ยท Customer effort, journeys and designing the experience ยท Digital HR and the employee experience platform ยท Digital user experience and accessibility
6
HR Automation
Testing, QA and test automation ยท Data analytics and visualisation ยท Big data technologies and platforms ยท Automation and safety technology
7
AI in Human Resources
Security awareness and human factors ยท Security law, use of force and human rights ยท Data literacy and adoption ยท Complaint data and learning
8
HR Analytics Technology
Learning analytics and data ยท Learning analytics: what platform data can and cannot tell you ยท Data analytics and predictive finance ยท Detection, red-flag analysis and forensic data analytics
9
Talent Technology
Talent, succession and workforce learning ยท Master data and configuration ยท Data governance in enterprise systems ยท Confidentiality, data protection and the limits of what you may share
10
Learning Technology
Learning platforms and technology: choosing and running the LMS ยท Learning cultures and the learning organisation ยท Supervised and unsupervised learning ยท Deep learning and neural networks
11
Workforce Platforms
Workforce reporting and storytelling with data ยท Data quality and stewardship ยท Consent, rights and data subject requests ยท Cross-border data and transfers
12
HR Cloud Systems
Cloud, infrastructure and the operating decisions behind them ยท Cloud architecture, cost and operations ยท Data-informed and evidence-based decisions ยท Measuring the process: data, capability and measurement systems
13
HR Technology Integration
Systems architecture: components, integration and coupling ยท API design and integration ยท System selection and integration ยท Continuous integration, delivery and deployment
14
Technology Vendor Evaluation
Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims ยท Vendor and faculty management ยท Evaluation metrics and monitoring ยท Machine learning: training, evaluation and generalisation
15
HR Technology Investment
Technology investment and the business case: value, cost and the option to stop ยท Responsible and explainable AI ยท Requirements and analysis ยท Designing a technical solution or system
16
HR Technology Risk
Application and network security ยท Risk management and security frameworks ยท Governance, compliance and standards (ISO 27001) ยท Emerging threats and defensive strategy
17
HR Technology Governance
IT governance: who decides what about technology, and how ยท IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations ยท L&D operating models and governance ยท Governance codes and comply-or-explain: using the code as a tool
18
HR Technology Adoption
Digital transformation and technology adoption in practice ยท Motivation and self-directed learning ยท LMS and LXP administration ยท Content curation and management
19
HR Digital Roadmaps
Digital strategy: what to change, in what order, and why ยท Digital transformation roadmaps ยท Digital finance and automation roadmaps ยท Higher and further education contexts
20
HR Technology Strategy Project
Testing strategy: what to test and at which level ยท Content development and storyboarding: from design to build ยท Accessible and inclusive learning design ยท Managing learning projects: scope, stakeholders and the launch
Professional ElectivesModules 21โ€“30 ยท common to all GLI certifications ยท broaden your professional range
21
Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation
Vision, purpose and translating direction into work ยท Audience-centred communication and message structure ยท Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship ยท Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask
22
Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Leadership identity, style and the limits of style ยท Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review ยท Leadership versus management and when each is needed ยท Situational and adaptive leadership
23
Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Creativity and critical-thinking development ยท Analytical techniques and bias ยท Evidence-based improvement ยท Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope
24
Professional Decision-Making
Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights ยท Escalation and decision-making ยท Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure ยท Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs
25
Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management
Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away ยท Power, followership and organisational politics ยท Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation ยท Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain
26
Project and Execution Management
Proposals, bids and the business case ยท Project roles and the project manager ยท Developing the project business case ยท Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems
27
Financial Literacy for Professionals
Financial reporting standards and their application ยท Financial management for the operating manager ยท Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management ยท Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support
28
Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals
Digital workplace, collaboration and user support ยท Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools ยท Tools for interaction and collaboration ยท Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation
29
Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability
Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage ยท Ethics, conduct and speaking up ยท Business development risk, ethics and integrity ยท AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance
30
Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth
Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression ยท Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image ยท Emotional intelligence and self-regulation ยท Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules ยท 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • HR Digital Maturity โ€” applied to your own work
  • HR Technology Portfolio โ€” applied to your own work
  • HR Systems Architecture โ€” applied to your own work
  • Digital Employee Experience โ€” applied to your own work
  • HR Automation โ€” applied to your own work
  • AI in Human Resources โ€” applied to your own work
Our Position

Professional Certifications: Tools for the Continuing Professional Journey

Professional certifications equip, strengthen and continuously tool professionals throughout their current professional journey and within their existing fields of practice. They provide structured opportunities to deepen knowledge, develop specialised competencies, refresh existing capabilities, adopt contemporary practices, and apply practical tools, frameworks and techniques to real-world professional challenges.

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Tooling, Not Onboarding

Professional certifications are professional tooling and development instruments, not onboarding instruments. They are particularly valuable to professionals who are already working in a field, entering it through an established professional pathway, advancing within it, transitioning across it or specialising in it — and who wish to strengthen their professional capability and effectiveness.

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Complementary, Never a Substitute

A professional certification does not replace an academic qualification, professional degree, statutory licence, practising certificate, regulatory approval or any other qualification legally required to practise a profession. Where a profession or jurisdiction establishes specific academic, licensing or regulatory requirements, those requirements remain fully applicable.

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Built for Lifelong Relevance

A professional certification is a complementary professional credential that supports continuing professional development, competence enhancement, specialisation, career progression, professional mobility and lifelong learning. It adds practical professional tooling to an individual’s existing academic and professional foundation, helping professionals remain relevant, capable and effective as their professions, organisations and operating environments evolve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHTS certification?

The Certified HR Technology Strategist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to HR Technology Strategist, culminating in the capstone “HR Technology Strategy Project”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CHTS?

This certification is ideal for HR Managers and Directors, HR Business Partners, Learning and Development Managers and Employee Relations and OD Specialists, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CHTS certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CHTS internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CHTS certification?

The Certified HR Technology Strategist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 499 and Live Virtual at USD 699. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CHTS certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CHTS?

The Certified HR Technology Strategist is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CHTS?

The Certified HR Technology Strategist carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CHTS while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CHTS?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CHTS strengthens your expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness and positions you for advancement across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

HR Director
Private Sector
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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

People Manager
NGO Sector
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I earned my CHTS while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Talent Lead
Government
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