Chartered HR Manager (CHRM)®
Chartered HR Manager (CHRM)®
The Chartered HR Manager (CHRM)® certification is a prestigious professional credential tailored for mid-to-senior-level HR professionals who oversee strategic human capital functions. This program goes beyond operational HR to focus on leadership, strategic workforce planning, employment law, organizational behavior, and policy development. CHRM® is ideal for those who lead HR departments or function as strategic partners within their organizations. It prepares participants to align people strategies with business goals, ensure legal and ethical HR practices, and drive cultural excellence at an enterprise level.
By completing the CHRM® program, certified professionals will demonstrate their ability to:
- Lead and manage comprehensive HR functions across the organization
- Develop and execute workforce strategies that align with business objectives
- Interpret and apply employment laws and compliance frameworks at the strategic level
- Design and implement policies, compensation systems, and development programs
- Use HR metrics and analytics to measure and improve HR performance
- Influence organizational culture, behavior, and leadership development
- Serve as strategic HR business partners to executive leadership
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Analyze and implement strategic workforce planning models
- Evaluate the organizational impact of HR decisions through metrics and analytics
- Apply best practices in employment law, policy, and HR compliance
- Lead talent development, performance management, and change initiatives
- Create HR policies aligned with ethical governance and corporate strategy
- Build inclusive and high-performing organizational cultures
Who Should Join?
- HR Managers and HR Business Partners
- Senior HR Officers and Generalists
- Directors of HR or Talent Development
- HR Consultants, Trainers, and Advisors
- Professionals seeking advancement into senior HR roles
- Organizational leaders with HR oversight responsibilities Shape
Domain Modules Overview
The Chartered HR Manager (CHRM)® certification is structured around eight robust modules, each crafted to build essential competencies that HR professionals need in today’s evolving workforce environment. These modules provide a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of core HR functions—ensuring graduates are well-equipped to deliver operational excellence, ensure compliance, and drive positive employee experiences.
Module 1: Strategic Workforce Planning and Forecasting
This module provides participants with tools to plan and forecast workforce needs based on business objectives. Learners will gain insight into demand forecasting, talent pipeline building, succession planning, and managing labor market risks. The module emphasizes scenario planning, workforce optimization, and agility in response to economic shifts and organizational change.
Module 2: Organizational Behavior and Culture Development
Understanding how people behave within organizations is critical for HR leadership. This module explores organizational structure, group dynamics, motivation theories, leadership styles, and cultural transformation. Participants will examine the psychological and behavioral drivers of engagement, resilience, and innovation—critical for sustaining competitive performance.
Module 3: Strategic HR Leadership and Business Alignment
In this module, learners explore the role of HR as a strategic business partner. Topics include aligning HR strategy with business goals, influencing the executive agenda, managing cross-functional relationships, and supporting organizational transformation. The module prepares participants to contribute to C-suite discussions on growth, restructuring, and risk mitigation.
Module 4: Employment Law, Ethics, and Global HR Compliance
Legal compliance is a cornerstone of sound HR practice. This module covers U.S. and international labor laws, risk mitigation, employee rights, workplace investigations, and emerging legal issues in HR (e.g., data privacy, DEI mandates). Learners gain practical skills to develop compliant policies and lead ethical HR governance.
Module 5: HR Metrics, Analytics, and Decision-Making
Effective HR leaders must be data-savvy. This module introduces learners to key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire), dashboarding, predictive analytics, and data-driven HR decision-making. Participants will learn to use HR data to influence executives, justify budgets, and improve employee experience and productivity.
Module 6: Policy Design and Organizational Governance
Participants will learn to draft, revise, and implement HR policies aligned with legal, cultural, and strategic frameworks. Topics include policy auditing, employee handbooks, policy rollouts, internal communications, and managing policy-related disputes. Emphasis is placed on fairness, transparency, and regulatory alignment.
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Module 7: Change Management and HR Transformation
HR plays a critical role in managing organizational change. This module equips learners with strategies for leading change initiatives, supporting mergers and acquisitions, navigating restructures, and transforming HR functions through digital systems and automation. Participants will study real-world change management models and case studies.
Module 8: Capstone – HR Leadership Simulation Project
In the final module, learners will complete a simulation or real-world case study involving comprehensive HR strategy development. This capstone assesses strategic thinking, leadership, compliance, and metrics application. Participants will present their plans and solutions in a formal executive-style briefing or report.
Exam Details
Exam Type: Online, computer-based with proctoring
Exam Duration: 90 minutes
Number of Questions: 100 Multiple-Choice Questions
Passing Score: 70%
Attempts: 1 free retaks included within 6 months
Capstone Requirement: Yes – HR Strategy Simulation Project (Written or Presented) Shape
Career Paths and Roles
HR Manager / Senior HR Manager
HR Business Partner (HRBP)
Director of Human Resources
Talent Management Lead
Organizational Development Manager
HR Consultant / Policy Advisor
CHRO (with additional experience or progression)
Certification Deliverables
Participants who complete the CHRM® program will receive:
- Chartered Certificate with unique credential ID and serial number
- Professional Transcript with modules and competencies achieved
- Digital Badge for LinkedIn and professional branding
- Employer Verification Letter confirming skills and certification
- Optional recommendation for senior HR board or advisory positions Shape
Certification Accreditation
- Accredited by: Global Board of Human Capital Certification (GBHCC)
- Curriculum Alignment: Based on SHRM-BoCK™, HRCI SPHR®, and ISO 30414 HR Standards
- Global Recognition: Accepted by HR associations, global employers, and consulting agencies
- CEU Credits: May be applied toward continuing education requirements for SHRM, HRCI, and other professional bodies
Self-Paced Training, Exam Fees: Payment covers the exam only. Complimentary exam guide and practice questions will be provided to assist you.
Instructor-Led Training: Enroll in a 4-day program with 2 hours of live instruction each day, led by industry experts for $1,500 USD