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Certified Human Resources Executive

Online Certification  ·  12 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CHRE)

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Executive Summary

Certified Human Resources Executive

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Human Resources Executive (CHRE) delivers a rigorous Executive-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness.

This 12 Weeks programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CHRE 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 Resources Executive
Acronym
CHRE
Category
Human Resources
Level
Executive
Duration
12 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
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 Resources Executive
Certified Human Resources Executive: 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
Health, safety and wellbeing at work
Selection validity and structured hiring · Process automation and workflow · Digital HR and the employee experience platform · Reward architecture and pay equity
3
Digital HR and the employee experience platform
Digital HR and the employee experience platform · Inclusive leadership and allyship · Organisational culture assessment and change · Preparing financial statements
4
Organisational culture assessment and change
Organisational culture assessment and change · The HR business partner role and mandate · Facilitation and difficult conversations · People analytics tooling and dashboards
5
Facilitation and difficult conversations
Facilitation and difficult conversations · Sustaining and measuring change · Confidentiality and handling sensitive data · Management accounts and dashboards
6
Confidentiality and handling sensitive data
Confidentiality and handling sensitive data · Conflicts of interest and integrity · Corporate governance and HR’s role · KPIs and performance reporting
7
Corporate governance and HR’s role
Corporate governance and HR’s role · Data visualisation for finance · Diagnosis and evidence gathering · Consulting skills and contracting with the business
8
Customers and Markets
Pay structures, benchmarking and market pricing · HR service delivery and case management · HR function performance and service levels · Wealth management, suitability and client advice
9
Projects and Delivery
HR technology selection and implementation · Measuring programme success · Leading project teams · Reporting automation
10
Inclusion and Culture
Whistleblowing and speak-up culture · Pay equity, transparency and reward governance · Creating a coaching culture · Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
11
Legal and Policy
Designing an HR intervention or policy · Employment law, contracts and HR documentation · Peer support and consultation · Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
12
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Global mobility and international employment · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Cross-cultural communication · Global sourcing and international trade
13
Suppliers and Partners
Public versus private procurement · Supply markets and the enabling environment · Digital procurement and the future of the profession · Supply market analysis and Porter’s forces
14
Sustainability
Corporate social responsibility and ESG · Mine water, tailings and environmental management · Social media management: platforms, communities and algorithms · Integrated and sustainability reporting
15
Public and Community Context
Media and public communication · Lessons learned and development · Facilitation, training and public presentation skills · Corporate social responsibility and community impact
16
Knowledge and Learning
Evaluating learning impact (Kirkpatrick, ROI) · Learning strategy and business alignment · Motivation and self-directed learning · Learning strategy and roadmaps
17
Leadership and Management
Absence, capability and ill-health management · Performance management that changes behaviour · Stakeholder engagement and risk management · Absence, attendance and capability management
18
People and Capability
Collective relations and union engagement · Workforce planning and the capability gap · Organisational design and development interventions · Coaching and developing team members
19
Strategy and Direction
Retention strategy and turnover analysis · Hedging strategies and instruments · Strategic analysis: PESTLE, SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces · Real options and strategic investment
20
Operations and Delivery
Span of control, delayering and operating models · Employee voice, surveys and action planning · AI and automation in HR processes · HR operating models and the partnering role
21
Communication and Influence
Integrated marketing communications · Sponsorship and negotiation selling · Professional presentation and pitching · Negotiation with clients and partners
22
Change and Innovation
Continuous improvement and lean HR · Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working · Continuous improvement and optimisation · Soil chemistry, pH and cation exchange capacity
23
Data and Measurement
Descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytics · People analytics done honestly · Objective setting: KPIs, OKRs and cascading goals · Cybersecurity and data protection in HR
24
Financial Acumen
Business case, cost and impact analysis · Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished · Financial statements and the accounting equation · Stakeholders and users of financial information
25
Risk and Governance
HR policies, handbooks and compliance · Designing an intervention or programme · Customs, clearing and compliance · Logistics KPIs and cost control
26
Stakeholders and Partners
Exit, offboarding and organisational memory · Managing distributors and channel partners · Stakeholders, agency and accountability · Shareholder and stakeholder rights
27
Digital and Technology
Flexible and hybrid working design · Digital disruption and modern go-to-market · Digital and data-driven go-to-market · Digital marketing strategy
28
Ethics and Integrity
HR risk, ethics and the confidentiality boundary · Ethics and transparency in tax · Responsible and sustainable governance · Embedding responsible business
29
Self-Leadership
AI and personalisation in marketing · Managing growth, risk and resilience · Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice · Data-driven and personalised banking
30
People Administration
Total reward design and pay positioning · Loyalty programmes and rewards · Performance management in service · The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline

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

  • Health, safety and wellbeing at work — applied to your own work
  • Digital HR and the employee experience platform — applied to your own work
  • Organisational culture assessment and change — applied to your own work
  • Facilitation and difficult conversations — applied to your own work
  • Confidentiality and handling sensitive data — applied to your own work
  • Corporate governance and HR’s role — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHRE 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 CHRE?

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 CHRE certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 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 CHRE 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 CHRE certification?

The Certified Human Resources Executive is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CHRE 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 CHRE?

The Certified Human Resources Executive 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 CHRE?

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

Can I study the CHRE 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 CHRE?

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