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Certified HR Strategy and Planning Specialist

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

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Executive Summary

Certified HR Strategy and Planning Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified HR Strategy and Planning Specialist (CHRSPS) 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 CHRSPS 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 Strategy and Planning Specialist
Acronym
CHRSPS
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 HR Strategy and Planning Specialist
Certified HR Strategy and Planning 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
Attracting and Hiring Well
Employer brand and candidate experience · Selection validity and structured hiring · Onboarding and time to productivity · Career architecture and internal mobility
3
Designing Roles and Paying Fairly
Job design and role architecture · Reward architecture and pay equity · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Interpreting financial statements
4
Managing Performance and Capability
Performance management that changes behaviour · Absence, capability and ill-health management · Employee engagement and what actually drives it · Reporting quality and governance
5
Discipline, Grievance and Fair Process
Employee relations, discipline and fair process · Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda · Collective relations and union engagement · Process automation and workflow
6
Developing, Retaining and Exiting
Learning transfer and capability building · Career architecture and internal mobility · Exit, offboarding and organisational memory · Whistleblowing and speak-up culture
7
The HR Professional Remit
The HR operating model and business partnering · Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda · HR service delivery and case management · Regulatory compliance and audit
8
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and pay-equity analytics · Belonging, culture and employee resource groups · Diversity, inclusion and inclusive leadership · Team diversity and inclusion
9
International Practice
Global sourcing and international trade · International and cross-border tax · Professional roles, boundaries and settings · Grades, standards and export certification (GlobalG.A.P.)
10
Standards and Improvement
Process improvement and HR operating efficiency · Data quality, integration and master data · Driving measurable banking improvement · Quality assurance of audit
11
Workforce Practice
Workforce reporting and storytelling with data · Cost of workforce and ROI of HR interventions · Applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics · Data protection and employee privacy
12
People Development
Absence, attendance and capability management · Coaching leaders and managers · Organisation development principles and practice · Building a coaching culture
13
Performance and Measures
Linking CX to business performance · Service KPIs: CSAT, NPS, CES, SLAs · Net Promoter Score and satisfaction metrics · Performance management in service
14
Culture and Wellbeing
Attrition, engagement and productivity analytics · Culture change and behaviour embedding · Motivation and engagement · Policy, institutions and the enabling environment for agriculture
15
Legal and Compliance
HR policies, handbooks and compliance · Consulting skills and contracting with the business · Policy, planning and objectives · Legal and other requirements
16
Evidence and Analytics
Descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytics · Evidence-based HR decision-making · People analytics tooling and dashboards · People analytics maturity and operating model
17
Change and Organisation
Communication strategy in change programmes · Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working · Commercial awareness and organisational context · Change management models (Kotter, ADKAR, Lewin)
18
Leadership Practice
Vendor management and system governance · Leadership versus management and when each is needed · Situational and adaptive leadership · Ethical leadership and integrity
19
Communication and Influence
Stakeholder mapping and influencing · Ethics in communications · Communications strategy and planning · Internal communications
20
Stakeholders and Partnering
Change, restructuring and consultation · Shareholder and stakeholder rights · Transparency and stakeholder trust · Categories of spend and stakeholders
21
Learning and Training
Motivation and self-directed learning · Training needs analysis and learning strategy · Monitoring, evaluation and learning for accountability · Designing and facilitating groups
22
Financial Awareness
Business case, cost and impact analysis · Psychoeducation and workshops · Cost recovery and tariffs · Cost, feasibility and impact analysis
23
Operations and Service
AI and automation in HR processes · Competitive bidding processes · Business process mapping · Climate-smart agriculture: productivity, adaptation, mitigation
24
Risk and Governance
Managing tax risk and audits · Audit evidence, sampling and professional scepticism · Professional case study and presentation · Governance, risk and compliance (GRC)
25
Technology and Systems
CRM and marketing automation platforms · Scaling technologies and business models · Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services · Traceability, recall and quality assurance systems
26
Projects and Delivery
Telehealth and digital care delivery · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Forecasting and planning · Designing an intervention or programme
27
Ethics and Professional Standards
Professional ethics and codes of conduct in HR · Confidentiality and health data · Ethical decision-making under pressure · Professional standards and continuing development
28
Health and Wellbeing at Work
Predictive safety analytics · Automation and safety technology · Toolbox talks and safety communication · Innovation culture, incentives and psychological safety
29
Teams and Collaboration
Leading project teams · Building high-performing project teams · Cross-functional collaboration with product and service · Team leadership in sales and marketing
30
Strategic Context
Sustainability strategy and materiality · Embedding responsible business · Meaning, purpose and values · Business continuity and recovery

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

  • Attracting and Hiring Well — applied to your own work
  • Designing Roles and Paying Fairly — applied to your own work
  • Managing Performance and Capability — applied to your own work
  • Discipline, Grievance and Fair Process — applied to your own work
  • Developing, Retaining and Exiting — applied to your own work
  • The HR Professional Remit — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHRSPS 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 CHRSPS?

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 CHRSPS 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 CHRSPS 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 CHRSPS certification?

The Certified HR Strategy and Planning 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 CHRSPS 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 CHRSPS?

The Certified HR Strategy and Planning 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 CHRSPS?

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

Can I study the CHRSPS 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 CHRSPS?

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

I earned my CHRSPS 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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