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Certified Professional in Human Resources

Online Certification  ·  11 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CPHR)

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Executive Summary

Certified Professional in Human Resources

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) 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 11 Weeks programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CPHR 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 Professional in Human Resources
Acronym
CPHR
Category
Human Resources
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 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 Professional in Human Resources
Certified Professional in Human Resources: 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
Designing Roles and Paying Fairly
Reward architecture and pay equity · Competency frameworks and skills taxonomies · Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Flexible and hybrid working design
3
Managing Performance and Capability
Performance management that changes behaviour · Absence, capability and ill-health management · Employee engagement and what actually drives it · Team leadership within HR
4
Discipline, Grievance and Fair Process
Employee relations, discipline and fair process · Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda · Collective relations and union engagement · Corporate governance and HR’s role
5
Developing, Retaining and Exiting
Learning transfer and capability building · Career architecture and internal mobility · Exit, offboarding and organisational memory · Career development and internal mobility
6
The HR Professional Remit
The HR operating model and business partnering · Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda · HR service delivery and case management · Cross-cultural and global inclusion
7
Attracting and Hiring Well
Employer brand and candidate experience · Selection validity and structured hiring · Onboarding and time to productivity · HR function performance and service levels
8
Communication and Influence
Offer management, negotiation and pre-boarding · Communication strategy in change programmes · Communications analytics · Corporate social responsibility communications
9
Stakeholders and Partnering
The HR business partner role and mandate · The coaching relationship · Stakeholder and gap analysis · Stakeholder mapping and business partnering
10
Learning and Training
Instructional design and blended learning · Facilitation and difficult conversations · Driving measurable learning impact · Facilitation skills and presence
11
Financial Awareness
Time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and cost metrics · Cost, quality and cycle-time metrics · Reconciliations and the financial close · Costing methods and relevant cost for decisions
12
Operations and Service
AI and automation in HR processes · Discipline, conduct and fair-process management · Process automation and workflow · People analytics maturity and operating model
13
Risk and Governance
Regulatory compliance and audit · Monitoring, control and reporting · Baseline setting and change control · Time and cost control
14
Technology and Systems
HR technology selection and implementation · Digital HR and the employee experience platform · Branch-to-digital migration · Digital banking platforms and APIs
15
Projects and Delivery
Workforce planning and the capability gap · Programme governance and assurance · Measuring programme success · Leading project teams
16
Ethics and Professional Standards
Conflicts of interest and integrity · Ethical use of AI and analytics in HR · Confidentiality and handling sensitive data · Coaching principles and ethics
17
Health and Wellbeing at Work
Health and safety legal duties · Risk assessment and safety planning · Wellbeing and resilience coaching · Health, safety and compliance in delivery
18
Teams and Collaboration
Team development and effectiveness · Coaching and developing team members · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Cross-functional collaboration with product and service
19
Strategic Context
Organisational design principles and structures · Manufacturing strategies: make-to-stock, make-to-order and batch versus flow · Client feedback and satisfaction · Events, banqueting and MICE business
20
Diversity and Inclusion
Brand strategy, identity and equity · Financial inclusion and agency banking · Financial inclusion strategy · Nomination, succession and diversity
21
International Practice
Transfer pricing and international tax · Cross-cultural communication · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Grades, standards and export certification (GlobalG.A.P.)
22
Standards and Improvement
Evidence-based improvement · Project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2) · Innovation and continuous delivery · Quality and delivery metrics
23
Workforce Practice
Talent review and succession in practice · Future of work and workforce transformation · Customer (employee/manager) satisfaction · Recruitment marketing and candidate attraction
24
People Development
Continuing professional development · Career pathways and professional development · Measuring development impact · The learning and development profession
25
Performance and Measures
HR metrics, KPIs and the HR scorecard · Setting objectives, indicators and targets · Yield, productivity and profitability metrics · System operation and performance
26
Culture and Wellbeing
Whistleblowing and speak-up culture · Organisational culture assessment and change · Awareness and security culture · Learning cultures and the learning organisation
27
Legal and Compliance
HR policies, handbooks and compliance · Employment law framework and contracts of employment · Regulator and investor relations · Capstone scoping: a real governance or policy issue
28
Evidence and Analytics
People analytics tooling and dashboards · Benchmarking and external data sources · Cybersecurity and data protection in HR · Descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytics
29
Change and Organisation
Restructuring, redundancy and organisational change · Digital and market transformation · Behaviour change and adoption of innovations · Customer experience transformation
30
Leadership Practice
Enterprise risk management in banks · Liquidity risk and asset-liability management · Business continuity and crisis management · Sanctions screening and PEP management

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

  • 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
  • Attracting and Hiring Well — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CPHR 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 CPHR?

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 CPHR certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 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 CPHR 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 CPHR certification?

The Certified Professional in Human Resources 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 CPHR 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 CPHR?

The Certified Professional in Human Resources 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 CPHR?

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

Can I study the CPHR 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 CPHR?

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