Certification Process
Step-by-Step Guide to Earning Your Prestigious AGILE-HRP® Certification
Master Leadership, HR Agility, and Project Excellence in the Digital Age
The AGILE-HRP® Certification Series is a prestigious, globally recognized credential that empowers professionals to lead with agility across Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, and Project Management. Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a senior HR practitioner, or a cross-functional project strategist, AGILE-HRP® equips you with cutting-edge tools, agile frameworks, and real-world adaptability to drive meaningful impact in modern organizations.
Use this step-by-step guide to begin your journey toward becoming an AGILE-HRP® Certified Professional.
Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility
Master Leadership, HR Agility, and Project Excellence in the Digital Age
- HR professionals, team leads, and project managers
- Mid-to-senior-level managers across industries
- Professionals with 1+ years of experience in HR, operations, project leadership, or change management
- Recent graduates or early-career professionals (for Foundation-level certifications)
No prior certification is required. However, your experience level and career goals should guide you in choosing the AGILE-HRP® certification track that best suits your needs.
Step 2: Choose the Right Certification Pathway
Three Specialization Areas to Match Your Career Goals
The AGILE-HRP® Certification Series is structured into three specialized domains designed to meet the evolving demands of the modern workplace. Each pathway is crafted to develop specific competencies aligned with agile leadership, strategic thinking, HR innovation, and project excellence.
Select a certification that aligns with your current role, career aspirations, and the desired impact you aim to make within your organization.
A. Leadership Management Certifications
Lead People. Navigate Change. Inspire Innovation.
AGILE-HRP® Leadership certifications are designed to build agile, strategic, and emotionally intelligent leaders who can motivate teams, drive transformation, and foster innovation in cross-functional environments.
Certifications Offered:
AGILE-HRP® Leadership Foundation
For early-career professionals building leadership fundamentals in agile team environments.
AGILE-HRP® Advanced Leadership Professional
For managers and team leads looking to expand their influence and strategic thinking.
AGILE-HRP® Strategic Leadership & Transformation Consultant
For senior leaders, directors, and consultants leading large-scale change, digital transformation, or culture initiatives.
Ideal For
- Team Leads, Supervisors, Department Heads
- Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs
- Senior Managers and C-Suite Executives
- Leadership Coaches and Organizational Development Experts
These certifications focus on agile leadership principles, decision-making under uncertainty, stakeholder influence, change navigation, and building resilient teams.
B. Human Resources Management Certifications
Certifications Offered:
Align People with Strategy. Build an Agile Workforce.
The AGILE-HRP® Human Resources certifications are designed for professionals seeking to modernize HR practices, lead with agility, and drive strategic workforce planning. The focus is on people-first transformation, DEI, compliance, culture, and performance enablement.
Certifications Offered:
AGILE-HRP® HR Associate
For entry-level HR professionals or students pursuing a career in people operations.
AGILE-HRP® Certified Agile HR Business Partner (AGILE-HRBP®)
For mid-career HR professionals integrating agile methodologies into traditional HR functions.
AGILE-HRP® Strategic HR Leader
For senior HR leaders driving talent transformation, agile performance systems, and culture change initiatives.
Ideal For
- HR professionals, team leads, and project managers
- HR Managers, Talent Development Leads, and L&D Professionals
- DEI Officers, Culture & Engagement Managers
- CHROs, HR Directors, and People Strategists
These certifications emphasize agile HR principles, employee experience, hybrid workforce planning, strategic business partnering, and digital HR transformation.
C. Project Excellence and Management Certifications
Deliver Results. Manage Change. Drive Execution.
AGILE-HRP® Project Management certifications are ideal for professionals managing projects, programs, or operational initiatives with a need for adaptability, stakeholder alignment, and outcome delivery in agile or hybrid environments.
Certifications Offered:
AGILE-HRP® Project Associate
For aspiring project coordinators or junior professionals new to project execution.
AGILE-HRP® Certified Project Strategist
For project managers, SCRUM leads, or agile team facilitators, managing cross-functional initiatives.
AGILE-HRP® Enterprise Delivery Manager
For senior professionals overseeing multi-team projects, programs, or digital transformation portfolios.
Ideal For
- Project Coordinators and Analysts
- Agile Team Facilitators, SCRUM Masters, PMO Professionals
- Operations Managers and Department Leads
- Program Managers, Product Owners, and Transformation Consultants
These certifications focus on agile project frameworks, sprint planning, collaboration tools, iterative delivery, risk management, and project value realization.
Need Help Choosing?
Not sure which path fits your role?
Use our AGILE-HRP® Pathway Advisor Tool or schedule a one-on-one session with a certification consultant.
Your Journey Starts Here
Each certification is designed to be career-relevant, future-proof, and performance-driven.
Whether you’re developing leadership depth, HR agility, or execution capability, AGILE-HRP® helps you build cross-functional excellence in a fast-changing world.
Step 3: Select Your Training Format
AGILE-HRP® offers two flexible options to support your learning and preparation:
Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
- Live Online Delivery over 4 days
- 2 hours per day with experienced AGILE-HRP® certified instructors
- Includes interactive workshops, case studies, discussion, and downloadable resources
- Ideal for learners who value structured, collaborative learning
Self-Paced + Exam
- Full access to digital training modules and resources
- Learn on your schedule with video lessons, real-world scenarios, and practice quizzes
- Includes certification exam access upon completion
- Ideal for independent learners or professionals with limited availability
Note: All learning paths include access to the AGILE-HRP® exam blueprint, sample questions, and exam prep toolkit.
Step 4: Enroll in the Certification Program
Once you’ve selected your path, enroll through our [Certification Portal] by completing the following:
- 1. Create a candidate profile
- 2 hours per day with experienced AGILE-HRP® certified instructors
- 3. Upload supporting documents (optional resume or proof of employment)
- 4. Make a secure online payment for the program and Exam
- 5. Receive confirmation and access details within 24–48 hours
Step 5: Prepare for the Exam
Access your candidate dashboard and begin preparing with:
- The official AGILE-HRP® Study Guide
- Exam Blueprint outlining all domains and competencies
- Practice exams and scenario-based quizzes
- Supplemental tools: CPD tracker, leadership planning templates, and glossary
For instructor-led learners, exam preparation is integrated into the training curriculum
Step 6: Take the Certification Exam
When ready, schedule your Exam through your candidate portal.
Exam Details:
- Format: 100 multiple-choice scenario-based questions
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Mode: Online, proctored
- Passing Score: 70%
- Language: English
- Retake Policy: One free retake within 60 days (if required)
Ensure you have a stable internet connection and a quiet environment for test completion
Step 7: Earn Your AGILE-HRP® Certification
Upon passing the Exam, you will:
- Receive your digital certificate of achievement
- Be granted the right to use AGILE-HRP® post-nominals (e.g., AGILE-HRP®, AGILE-HRP® AL)
- Get a LinkedIn badge and verified credential URL
- Be listed in the AGILE-HRP® Certified Global Registry
You’ll also unlock exclusive access to continuing professional development tools, digital badges, and career support.
Step 8: Maintain Your Certification
AGILE-HRP® certifications are valid for 3 years. To maintain your credential:
- Log a minimum of 20 CPD hours per year using your online dashboard
- Participate in webinars, peer forums, or learning activities
- Renew your certification at the end of the cycle via a quick renewal form
Staying certified ensures that your skills remain relevant and recognized in a rapidly changing professional environment.
Why Choose AGILE-HRP® for Certification
- Globally Respected Credential in HR, agile leadership, and project transformation
- Designed with a future-of-work mindset: agility, strategy, collaboration, and innovation
- Developed by industry experts, consultants, and global HR project leaders
- Offers dual impact—equipping you to lead both people and projects in one credential
- Flexible, accessible learning formats to suit every career stage
- Trusted by organizations in tech, finance, government, healthcare, education, and non-profits
AGILE-HRP® is not just a certification—it’s your blueprint for cross-functional leadership in the modern workplace.
Start Your Certification Journey Today
Take the first step toward becoming an AGILE-HRP® Certified Leader in HR, project delivery, and agile excellence.
For guidance on group enrollment, student access, or corporate packages, contact:
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