Professional Certification
Certified Human Resources Professional (Course Outline)
Practical, case-based training for modern HR leaders
Duration
8–12 weeks • 48–72 contact hours • Blended/Online/Classroom
Level
Intermediate • Ideal for current/aspiring HR practitioners and people managers
Certification
Certificate of Completion • Assessment-based with capstone project
Who Should Attend
HR officers, coordinators, generalists, people managers, and career-changers entering HR. Tailored options available for UAE/GCC labour law focus.
Strategic HR mindset and ethics
Practical recruitment to exit processes
Data-driven HR & analytics basics
UAE/GCC labour law essentials
Coaching conversations & performance
Capstone: build an HR solution
Course Modules
Objectives: Understand HR's role as a strategic partner; core HR competencies; ethics; overview of employment laws and the future of work.
- HR functions & operating models
- HR competency frameworks
- Ethical standards & confidentiality
- Employment law landscape (intro)
- Future of work: AI, hybrid, gig economy
Objectives: Master job analysis, sourcing, selection, employer branding, and onboarding.
- Job analysis & competency design
- Sourcing channels & social recruiting
- Structured interviewing & assessments
- Candidate experience & employer brand
- Onboarding design & metrics
Objectives: Conduct TNA, design learning using adult learning principles, evaluate outcomes.
- Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
- Program design & facilitation
- Blended learning & microlearning
- Career & succession planning
- Kirkpatrick evaluation levels
Objectives: Build continuous performance systems, coach effectively, and manage underperformance.
- Goal setting, OKRs & KPIs
- Feedback models (SBI, GROW)
- Appraisals: calibration & bias
- PIPs & documentation
- Linking performance to rewards
Objectives: Design total rewards, salary structures, incentives and benefits compliant with local laws.
- Total rewards & pay philosophy
- Job evaluation & salary bands
- Variable pay & recognition
- Benefits admin (insurance, pensions)
- Pay equity, governance & audits
Objectives: Apply ER best practices, manage grievances, and navigate UAE/GCC labour law.
- Policies, contracts & handbooks
- Discipline, grievance & investigations
- Mediation & conflict resolution
- UAE/GCC labour law essentials
- Employee engagement & surveys
Objectives: Track KPIs, build simple dashboards, and support decisions with data.
- Core metrics (turnover, CPH, time-to-fill)
- Intro to HRIS & data hygiene
- Dashboards & visualization basics
- Storytelling with data
- Privacy & compliance
Objectives: Align HR strategy, shape culture, and lead change initiatives.
- HR strategy maps & alignment
- Culture diagnostics
- Change models (ADKAR, Kotter)
- Workforce planning & future skills
- DEI foundations
Objectives: Promote safe, healthy workplaces and implement wellbeing initiatives.
- OHS principles & risk assessments
- Wellbeing programs & EAPs
- Mental health at work
- Legal compliance & reporting
- Return-to-work & accommodations
Objectives: Lead with integrity, influence stakeholders, and prepare for certification.
- Ethical dilemmas & decision-making
- Executive presence & influence
- Coaching & mentoring toolkits
- Exam prep strategies
- Capstone project showcase
Delivery & Assessment
Delivery Options
- Weekend Cohort: 8 weeks, 6 hrs/week
- Evening Cohort: 10 weeks, 2×3 hrs/week
- Bootcamp: 6 weeks, 8 hrs/week (accelerated)
- Corporate In-house (customizable)
Assessment
- Module quizzes & knowledge checks
- Role plays & group activities
- Final case or capstone project
- Attendance: 75% minimum
Optional Add-Ons
- UAE Labour Law Deep Dive
- HR Digital Transformation & AI in HR
- HRIS Tools: Workday / SAP SuccessFactors / Oracle HCM (intro)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this beginner-friendly?
Yes. While designed for practitioners, we start with fundamentals and build up quickly with practical exercises.
Does it include UAE/GCC laws?
We cover general principles throughout and offer an optional UAE/GCC labour law deep dive.
What will I receive?
Certificate of Completion, slide deck summaries, downloadable templates, and a capstone project report.
Are there exams?
Short module quizzes plus a final capstone presentation instead of an exam-style test.
Ready to become a CHRP?
Limited seats per cohort. Talk to our admissions team for the next start date and tuition.
About Us!
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