About us
About Us
Becoming a member of the Global Institute for Leadership, Human Resources and Project Excellence (AGILE-HRP)® connects you to a prestigious, globally recognized community of professionals committed to excellence in leadership, human resources, and project management. Whether you’re a rising leader, an industry veteran, or a forward-thinking organization, AGILE-HRP® membership provides you with tools, credentials, and community to grow, lead, and make an impact.
AGILE-HRP® was established to address a critical need: the growing demand for credible, future-ready leaders who are equipped to drive strategic transformation in both public and private sectors. Our organization champions integrity, inclusivity, and innovation, delivering high-quality professional certifications, workforce training, and thought leadership that reflect both American educational standards and global workforce needs.
Our Mission
To certify, educate, and empower professionals in leadership, human resources, and project management through globally benchmarked standards, thereby enabling individuals and organizations to lead with excellence, adapt with agility, and succeed with purpose in a rapidly changing world.As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, AGILE-HRP® is committed to building future-ready leaders and workforces who can drive sustainable change, lead with purpose, and adapt to a rapidly evolving global economy.
Our Vision
To become the world’s leading nonprofit institute for workforce leadership and innovation, recognized for setting global standards, fostering inclusive excellence, and transforming professionals into agents of change across industries and regions.
Who We Are
The Global Institute for Leadership, Human Resources and Project Excellence (AGILE-HRP)® is an independent, mission-driven, non-profit professional body committed to advancing global standards in leadership excellence, human capital strategy, and project management performance. We serve as a premier certification board and training institute offering world-class programs designed to validate and develop competencies essential for 21st-century leaders and professionals.
Whether you’re a team leader, HR practitioner, project manager, or C-suite executive, AGILE-HRP® empowers individuals and organizations with the tools and certifications needed to lead, manage, and deliver outcomes in fast-paced, global environments.
Why We Stand Apart
AGILE-HRP® is not just another certification body—we are a future-centric thought leader, combining agility with strategic rigor in the way leadership and human systems evolve. Our programs integrate globally aligned learning standards, ISO-based frameworks, and modern professional practices built on behavioral science, agile transformation, and workforce innovation.
Our distinction lies in:
- Global Recognition: Trusted by organizations in over 35 countries.
- Competency-Based Certifications: Designed to assess real-world skills, not just theory.
- Professional Development at Scale: From junior staff to senior executives.
- Practical, Evidence-Based Training: Based on industry-tested leadership and HR methodologies.
- Alignment with National and International Standards: Including ANSI, ISO 9001, ISO 10015, and SHRM Competency Models.
Our Goals
promote excellence and agility
To promote excellence and agility in leadership, project management, and human resources across industries and borders.
Promote Lifelong Learning
To deliver globally accredited certifications that benchmark core competencies in modern workplace leadership.
Bridge Business and Technology Leadership
To empower individuals and organizations to thrive in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world.
Ensure Global Accessibility and Inclusion
To foster a global network of credentialed professionals who drive change, transformation, and sustainable growth.
Our Objectives
Develop and maintain rigorous certification programs based on global workforce trends and emerging professional standards.
Serve as a thought leader in HR strategy, leadership transformation, and project execution excellence.
Establish strong academic, governmental, and industry partnerships that promote career mobility and workforce innovation.
Provide continuous learning opportunities through virtual, instructor-led, hybrid, and corporate training solutions.
Encourage ethical practice, inclusive leadership, and performance accountability among all certified professionals.
Become a Member
Becoming a member of AGILE-HRP® connects you to a vibrant international community of leadership professionals, HR innovators, and agile project experts. Membership benefits include:
- Discounts on all certifications and training programs
- Access to exclusive research, whitepapers, and leadership tools
- Invitations to webinars, global summits, and professional networking events
- Priority access to job boards, credential verifications, and continuing education units (CEUs)
- Recognition as a certified professional on the global registry
Accreditation and Alignment
To promote excellence and agility in leadership, project management, and human resources across industries and borders.
Some of the world’s leading organizations—including the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, FBI, Microsoft, IBM, and the United Nations—have partnered with or trusted the leadership of AGILE-HRP®’s affiliate body (AAPSCM®) for staff development, training, and certification in leadership, human resources, and project excellence.
Our certifications integrate:
- ISO 9001:2015(Quality Management Systems)
- ISO 10015(Training Management)
- ANSI/NISTworkforce competencies
- SHRM and PMI-aligned methodologies
Board Members
Our advisory board and executive leadership consist of distinguished professionals from academia, global consulting firms, international development agencies, and major corporations.
They bring decades of experience in:
- Human Capital Strategy
- Organizational Leadership
- Talent Development
- Global Project Delivery
- Executive Coaching & Strategic HR
Their collective insights ensure our certifications remain relevant, challenging, and globally respected.
Globally Trusted and Mission-Driven
AGILE-HRP® exists to build capable, ethical, and agile leaders for the global workforce. With members and certified professionals across multiple continents, we are globally trusted and locally relevant—helping transform leadership mindsets, enhance HR systems, and drive project performance in organizations of all sizes.