Certified Human Resources Manager (CHRM®)

The Certified Human Resource Manager (CHRM®) is a Level 3, senior-level HR certification designed for professionals who aspire to move into leadership and managerial roles in Human Resources.

This program is structured to develop advanced HR competencies required to manage people, processes, and organizational strategy effectively. It connects core HR operations with strategic decision-making, enabling you to handle complex HR functions in both SMEs and multinational organizations.

CHRM® goes beyond operational HR and focuses on HR leadership, manpower planning, policy development, HR analytics, employee engagement, and compliance management. The program also integrates modern tools like HRMS, AI in HR, and advanced analytics, ensuring you are equipped for today’s evolving HR landscape.

Upon successful completion, you will receive an Internationally Accredited and Govt. of India (NACTET) Affiliated Certification, validating your expertise as an HR Manager.

Learning Options & Program Fee:

Examination & Certification

• Online Examination: 100 MCQs
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Passing Marks: 50%

👉 Learn more: https://www.iihr.edu.in/how-to-get-certified

Certifications Included

• Digital Certificate & Digital Badges
• Globally Accredited Certification – Hard Copy
• NACTET Affiliated Certificate (Classroom & OJT only)

Certification Validity & Recertification

• Certification valid for 3 years
• Recertification via:
  • Credits, or
  • Examination

👉 Recertification details: https://www.iihr.edu.in/how-to-get-recertified

Globally Recognized Certification

Upon successful completion of the CHRM® – Certified Human Resources Manager program and examination, you will receive globally recognized credentials that validate your HR expertise and improve your employability.

• You will receive an Internationally Accredited Digital Certificate, valid for 3 years.

• You will also receive a Digital Badge that you can share on:

  • LinkedIn

  • Email signatures

  • Resumes

  • Portfolios and websites

After 3 years, certification renewal requires appearing for the recertification online exam.

Certification Validity, Membership & Renewal Policy

Our Internationally Accredited Certifications, accredited under the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard, are designed to ensure that certified professionals maintain current knowledge and competency throughout their careers.

To preserve the integrity and global recognition of these credentials, the following certification policies apply:

Lifetime Learning Portal Access

Participants will receive lifetime access to the learning portal, including course materials and resources, for as long as their IIHR Membership remains active.

An active membership allows learners to revisit course content, refresh their knowledge, and stay updated with future learning resources published by IIHR.

Certification Validity

All internationally accredited certifications are valid for three (3) years from the date of certification.

To maintain an active certification status, certified professionals must renew their certification every three years.

Certification Renewal

Certification may be renewed by:

• Successfully completing the Certification Renewal Examination, and
• Paying the applicable Certification Renewal Fee of USD $100.

Upon successful renewal, the certification validity will be extended for another three (3) years.

Expired Certifications

If a certification is not renewed before its expiry date:

• The certification status will become Expired.
• The learner’s certification privileges and digital credentials may be suspended.
• Access to certification-related benefits may be revoked.
• To regain active certification status, the learner must:
  • Complete the Certification Renewal Examination.
  • Pay the applicable Renewal Fee of USD $100.

Membership Requirement

Maintaining an active IIHR Membership is mandatory to continue enjoying lifetime access to the learning portal and member benefits.

If membership expires or is not renewed:

• Learning portal access may be suspended.
• Member-exclusive resources and benefits will no longer be available until membership is renewed.

Certification Examination Completion Policy

After enrolling in an internationally accredited certification program, learners are required to complete the certification examination within three (3) months from the date of enrollment.

If the certification examination is not completed within the prescribed period:

• Examination access will automatically expire.
• The learner’s certification portal access may be suspended.
• To reactivate examination access, the learner must pay the Certification Examination Reactivation Fee of USD $100.

Once the examination access is restored, the learner will be provided with a new examination eligibility period in accordance with IIHR’s certification policies.

Continuous Professional Development

IIHR encourages all certified professionals to continuously update their knowledge and skills throughout their careers. Regular recertification helps ensure that certified professionals remain aligned with current industry practices, emerging technologies, changing regulations, and internationally accepted professional standards.