CHCA — Certified Human Capital Associate

Qualification purpose

A foundation-level certification that builds a structured understanding of how Human Capital contributes to organizational performance — reflecting the shift from traditional HR administration to a modern, performance-driven approach where people are recognized as strategic assets.

What you will learn

✓The role of Human Capital in achieving organizational objectives

✓How workforce performance influences business outcomes

✓Key drivers of productivity, efficiency, and performance

✓How talent enters, moves within, and exits organizations

✓Employee experience, engagement, and retention fundamentals

✓Interpreting basic workforce data and metrics

✓Professional behaviour, communication, and ethical awareness

Qualification structure — 11 mandatory units

01Human Capital Thinking

02Human Capital and Business Performance

03Workforce Productivity Fundamentals

04Workforce Performance

05Talent Entry into Organizations

06Workforce Movement and Talent Flow

07Employee Experience Fundamentals

08Employee Motivation and Retention

09Human Capital Data and Reporting

10Human Capital Development

11Professional Practice and Workplace Ethics

At a glance

LevelFoundation Level

Total Qualification Time140 Hours

Guided Learning Hours120 Hours

Credit Value14 Credits

Certification Validity2 years

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements — learners should have basic literacy and numeracy and a basic understanding of workplace environments.

Who it’s for

Individuals entering the Human Capital or HR profession, early-career professionals, administrative and support staff in people-related roles, and those transitioning into Human Capital.

Assessment

Online examination — multiple-choice, scenario-based, and workplace-based interpretation questions.

120 minutesDuration

60 questionsFormat

60%Pass Mark

2 yearsValidity

Progress to the Certified Human Capital Professional (CHCP).