Certificate overview
The Certified Human Resources Specialist program aims to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform their role effectively, through a balanced curriculum that combines theoretical foundations, practical applications, and the latest trends in human resources.
The Human Resources Specialist is the link between senior management’s strategic policies and the daily operational tasks that ensure organizational success. In light of digital advancement, legislative developments and increasing competition for competencies, there emerged a need to prepare specialized professionals capable of efficiently managing employee affairs, applying best practices in recruitment, training, performance management, and compensation, while adhering to laws and professional ethics.
What you will learn
Understand the strategic role of the HR Specialist and how it differs from the role of an HR Manager.
Recognize organizational structures, HR professional ethics, and modern trends in the field.
Apply professional methods in digital recruitment, advanced interviewing, and recruitment data analysis.
Conduct training needs gap analyses, design customized learning programs, and evaluate their impact using international models.
Manage modern performance systems, including KPIs, developmental conversations, and 360-degree feedback.
Play a role in shaping salaries and benefits structures and ensure fairness and pay equity.
Gain knowledge of local and international labor laws, occupational health and safety regulations, and conflict resolution mechanisms.
Utilize Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and HR Analytics to support decision-making.
Adhere to the highest standards of data security and employee privacy protection
Curriculum
7 modules
- 01Fundamentals of Human Resources
- 02Human Resource Planning and Recruitment, Selection, And Hiring
- 03Training and Development
- 04Performance Management
- 05Compensation and Benefits
- 06Career Path Planning
- 07Various Topics in HR
Who it is for
- Human Resources Specialists
- Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Officers
- Training and Development Coordinators
- Personnel and Payroll Officers
- Compensation and Benefits Specialists
- HR Analysts and Metrics Specialists
- Digital HR and HRIS Specialists
- Entry-Level HRs
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a degree from a recognized educational organization.
- Have professional experience in the field.
- Sit for and pass the certification examination.
- Adhere to the Professional Development Institute (PDI) Code of Ethics.
Exam Requirements
Online Examination will need to be sat under controlled conditions at a PDI accredited centre.
- 70% passing grade
- Exam available in a range of different languages
- 3 Hours duration
- The examination is offered in multiple languages to support international candidates.
- All candidates are required to sit for their exam at an accredited PDI Test Centre.
- The exam duration is (3) hours.
- Each exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
