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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
Health, safety and wellbeing at work
Learning transfer and capability building · Process automation and workflow · Digital HR and the employee experience platform · Employment compliance and the HR risk agenda
3
HR business partner role and mandate
The HR business partner role and mandate · Facilitation and difficult conversations · Sustaining and measuring change · Preparing financial statements
4
Corporate governance and HR’s role
Corporate governance and HR’s role · Assets, liabilities and equity reporting · Diagnosis and evidence gathering · Interpreting financial statements
5
Collective labour law and industrial relations
Cost and profitability analysis · KPIs and performance reporting · Belonging, culture and employee resource groups · Business case, cost and impact analysis
6
Organisation development principles and practice
Organisation development principles and practice · Diagnosing organisational readiness for change · Reporting automation · Absence, capability and ill-health management
7
People analytics tooling and dashboards
People analytics tooling and dashboards · People analytics maturity and operating model · Benchmarking and external data sources · Retention strategy and turnover analysis
8
People Administration
Recruitment marketing and candidate attraction · Loyalty programmes and rewards · Performance management in service · The business analysis discipline and role
9
Customers and Markets
Customer (employee/manager) satisfaction · Pay structures, benchmarking and market pricing · Customer personas and insight · Setting objectives and marketing KPIs
10
Projects and Delivery
Implementation and change plan · Managing HR projects and change · HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes · Advisory service design and delivery
11
Inclusion and Culture
Whistleblowing and speak-up culture · Cross-cultural and global inclusion · Culture change and behaviour embedding · Peer support and consultation
12
Legal and Policy
Designing an HR intervention or policy · Regulatory compliance and audit · Health and safety legal duties · Procurement and contract value
13
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Expanding into regional and export markets · Cross-cultural communication · The agricultural sector: systems, actors and global food value chains · Transfer pricing and international tax
14
Suppliers and Partners
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value · The procurement cycle and operating models · Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy · Public versus private procurement
15
Sustainability
Corporate social responsibility and ESG · Responsible and sustainable governance · ESG principles and frameworks · Sustainability strategy and materiality
16
Public and Community Context
Psychoeducation and public communication · Media and public communication · Evidence-based improvement · Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
17
Knowledge and Learning
Learning technologies and the LMS · Evaluating learning impact (Kirkpatrick, ROI) · Instructional design and blended learning · Motivation and self-directed learning
18
Leadership and Management
Stakeholder engagement and risk management · Offer management, negotiation and pre-boarding · Communicating and reporting to leadership · Team leadership within HR
19
People and Capability
Career development and internal mobility · Employee engagement and what actually drives it · Advertising and creative development · Development banking and project finance
20
Strategy and Direction
Communications strategy and planning · Category management and strategy · Sourcing portfolios (Kraljic) · Competitive bidding processes
21
Operations and Delivery
Span of control, delayering and operating models · Time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and cost metrics · Employee voice, surveys and action planning · Onboarding and time to productivity
22
Communication and Influence
The media and telecommunications landscape · Property viewings, offers and negotiation to close · Communicating financial results · Client feedback and satisfaction
23
Change and Innovation
Large-scale transformation and agile ways of working · Change and adoption in projects · Innovation and continuous delivery · Agile and digital transformation projects
24
Data and Measurement
Objective setting: KPIs, OKRs and cascading goals · Data protection and employee privacy · Ethical use of AI and analytics in HR · Brand health and measurement
25
Financial Acumen
Employer branding and employee value proposition (EVP) · Embedding values and behaviours · Headcount budgeting and establishment control · Costing methods: absorption, marginal and activity-based
26
Risk and Governance
Risk management planning · Statutory compliance and filings · Managing tax risk and audits · Tax compliance and the tax risk agenda
27
Stakeholders and Partners
Managing distributors and channel partners · Stakeholder mapping and engagement · Performance measurement and KPI dashboards · Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
28
Digital and Technology
Risk assessment and safety planning · Bancassurance and digital insurance models · Practice management systems · Ethics of technology in practice
29
Ethics and Integrity
Professional ethics and codes of conduct in HR · Roles, standards and professional conduct · Ethics and fair customer treatment · Professional ethics in customer service
30
Self-Leadership
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management · Self-awareness and the leader's identity · Working with organisations on wellbeing · Wellbeing and resilience coaching

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
  • HR business partner role and mandate — applied to your own work
  • Corporate governance and HR’s role — applied to your own work
  • Collective labour law and industrial relations — applied to your own work
  • Organisation development principles and practice — applied to your own work
  • People analytics tooling and dashboards — 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
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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 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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