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Tier 3 · Advanced / Strategic

CHCS

Certified Human Capital Strategist

Strategy at the highest altitude.

TQT · 220–260 Hours GLH · 180–220 Hours 22 Credits Valid · 3 years
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Qualification purpose

An advanced, strategy-driven qualification that develops the capability to align workforce strategies with organizational objectives and drive long-term business performance — spanning strategic thinking, leadership influence, workforce planning, analytics, and organizational transformation at senior and executive levels.

What you will learn

✓Strategic alignment between workforce and business objectives
✓Workforce strategy and future workforce planning
✓Organizational development and transformation
✓Leadership and strategic influence
✓Advanced Human Capital analytics
✓Change management and organizational agility
✓Governance, risk, and compliance in Human Capital

Qualification structure — 11 mandatory units

01Strategic Human Capital Management
02Human Capital and Business Strategy Alignment
03Workforce Strategy and Future Workforce Planning
04Organizational Development and Transformation
05Leadership and Strategic Influence
06Advanced Human Capital Analytics
07Employee Experience Strategy
08Change Management and Organizational Agility
09Talent Strategy and Succession Planning
10Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Human Capital
11Digital HR and AI in Workforce Strategy

At a glance

LevelAdvanced / Strategic
Total Qualification Time220–260 Hours
Guided Learning Hours180–220 Hours
Credit Value22 Credits
Certification Validity3 years

Entry requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, OR completion of CHCP, OR equivalent experience in leadership or managerial roles.

Who it’s for

HR Managers and Business Partners, senior Human Capital professionals, organizational development specialists, department heads, and professionals progressing into strategic roles.

Assessment

Competency-based assessment — scenario-based analysis, case-based evaluation, and strategic decision-making questions applied in complex organizational contexts.

Case-basedDuration
Applied strategic casesFormat
Competency-basedPass Mark
3 yearsValidity
The pinnacle of the GHCA pathway — CHCS holders qualify as tutors of record and board-level advisors across the network.