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Certified Human Resource Management Specialist

Online Certification  ·  10 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CHURMS)

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Executive Summary

Certified Human Resource Management Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Human Resource Management Specialist (CHURMS) 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.

GLI’s CHURMS 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 Human Resource Management Specialist
Acronym
CHURMS
Category
Human Resources
Level
Advanced
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 449
Live Virtual
USD 649
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

✦Talent Acquisition, Resourcing and Onboarding
✦Learning, Development and Talent Management
✦Performance, Reward and Employee Relations
✦HR Strategy, Analytics and Workforce Planning
✦Employment Law, Compliance and HR Governance
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Human Resource Management Specialist
Certified Human Resource Management Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards · The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation · Aligning HR strategy with organisational strategy · The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
2
Linking performance to reward and consequence
Selection validity and structured hiring · Preparing financial statements · Process automation and workflow · Reward architecture and pay equity
3
Process automation and workflow
Process automation and workflow · Digital HR and the employee experience platform · Inclusive leadership and allyship · Learning transfer and capability building
4
Inclusive leadership and allyship
Inclusive leadership and allyship · Organisational culture assessment and change · The HR business partner role and mandate · Cybersecurity and data protection in HR
5
HR business partner role and mandate
The HR business partner role and mandate · Facilitation and difficult conversations · Sustaining and measuring change · Business case, cost and impact analysis
6
Sustaining and measuring change
Sustaining and measuring change · Confidentiality and handling sensitive data · Conflicts of interest and integrity · Employee relations, discipline and fair process
7
Conflicts of interest and integrity
Conflicts of interest and integrity · Corporate governance and HR’s role · Attachment and developmental theory · Data quality, integration and master data
8
People Administration
Pay equity, transparency and reward governance · Performance management that changes behaviour · Recruitment marketing and candidate attraction · Total reward design and pay positioning
9
Customers and Markets
HR service delivery and case management · Customer (employee/manager) satisfaction · Pay structures, benchmarking and market pricing · Customer personas and insight
10
Projects and Delivery
Managing HR projects and change · HR technology selection and implementation · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · The vehicle sales process from enquiry to delivery
11
Inclusion and Culture
Cross-cultural and global inclusion · Managing boundaries and dual relationships · Peer support and consultation · Duty of care and risk management
12
Legal and Policy
Employment law, contracts and HR documentation · Health and safety legal duties · Designing an HR intervention or policy · Procurement and contract value
13
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Global mobility and international employment · Expanding into regional and export markets · Cross-cultural communication · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams
14
Suppliers and Partners
Payables, procurement controls and supplier fraud · Procurement and supply chain: scope and value · The procurement cycle and operating models · Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy
15
Sustainability
Corporate social responsibility and ESG · Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan · Sustainability certification and standards · Social media customer care
16
Public and Community Context
Presentation and public speaking · Public, private and non-profit governance · Corporate responsibility and community · Proposal development and donor reporting
17
Knowledge and Learning
Learning technologies and the LMS · Evaluating learning impact (Kirkpatrick, ROI) · Instructional design and blended learning · Data, records and confidentiality tech
18
Leadership and Management
HRIS, digital HR and AI in people decisions · Absence, capability and ill-health management · Communicating and reporting to leadership · Team leadership within HR
19
People and Capability
Collective relations and union engagement · Career development and internal mobility · Organisational design and development interventions · Team development and effectiveness
20
Strategy and Direction
Retention strategy and turnover analysis · Strategic analysis: PESTLE, SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces · Real options and strategic investment · Sustainability strategy and materiality
21
Operations and Delivery
Time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and cost metrics · Employee voice, surveys and action planning · AI and automation in HR processes · Workforce planning and critical-role risk
22
Communication and Influence
Influencer and affiliate marketing · Negotiation with clients and partners · Professional report writing and presentation · Communication and interpersonal skills
23
Change and Innovation
Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working · Driving measurable banking improvement · Foreign exchange and hedging · Continuous improvement of delivery
24
Data and Measurement
Objective setting: KPIs, OKRs and cascading goals · People analytics done honestly · Investigation practice and evidence handling · Comparable sales analysis and market evidence
25
Financial Acumen
Employer branding and employee value proposition (EVP) · Embedding values and behaviours · Headcount budgeting and establishment control · Value-based and dynamic pricing
26
Risk and Governance
Risk registers and monitoring · Communicating risk to the workforce · Risk assessment and safety planning · Compliance monitoring and enforcement
27
Stakeholders and Partners
Exit, offboarding and organisational memory · Stakeholder mapping and collaboration · Stakeholder mapping in banking · Wealth, SME and corporate relationships
28
Digital and Technology
Flexible and hybrid working design · Workplace and organisational contexts · Bancassurance and digital insurance models · Practice management systems
29
Ethics and Integrity
HR risk, ethics and the confidentiality boundary · Ethical frameworks and codes of practice · Driving effective, ethical outcomes · Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
30
Self-Leadership
Data-driven and personalised banking · Operational risk and resilience · Motivation and self-directed learning · Self-awareness and the leader's identity

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

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Linking performance to reward and consequence — applied to your own work
  • Process automation and workflow — applied to your own work
  • Inclusive leadership and allyship — applied to your own work
  • HR business partner role and mandate — applied to your own work
  • Sustaining and measuring change — applied to your own work
  • Conflicts of interest and integrity — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHURMS certification?

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.

Who should enrol in the CHURMS?

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 CHURMS 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 CHURMS 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 CHURMS certification?

The Certified Human Resource Management Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CHURMS 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 CHURMS?

The Certified Human Resource Management Specialist 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 CHURMS?

The Certified Human Resource Management Specialist carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CHURMS 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 CHURMS?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CHURMS 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

“

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
“

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 CHURMS 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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