Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Course Overview: The Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) course is designed for experienced HR professionals, managers, supervisors, and business leaders seeking to strengthen their strategic human resource management and leadership capabilities. The program covers business-aligned HR strategy, workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, performance management, compensation and benefits, employment law, HR analytics, organizational development, employee engagement, risk management, ethics, governance, and a strategic HR leadership capstone project.
Curriculum
- 12 Sections
- 36 Lessons
- 12 Weeks
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- Module 1: Strategic Human Resource ManagementDeveloping business-aligned HR strategies, policies, and priorities that support sustainable organizational performance.3
- Module 2: Business Leadership & Organizational StrategyUnderstanding organizational strategy, leadership responsibilities, business performance, and the contribution of HR to executive decision-making.3
- Module 3: Workforce Planning & Talent AcquisitionForecasting workforce needs and developing effective strategies for recruitment, selection, employer branding, and talent deployment.3
- Module 4: Learning, Development & Succession PlanningDesigning employee development systems, leadership pipelines, career pathways, and succession plans for critical roles.3
- Module 5: Performance Management & Employee ProductivityCreating performance frameworks that improve accountability, employee capability, productivity, and organizational outcomes.3
- Module 6: Compensation, Benefits & Rewards ManagementDeveloping competitive, equitable, and performance-linked compensation, benefits, recognition, and reward practices.3
- Module 7: Employee Relations & Employment LawManaging workplace relationships, disciplinary matters, grievances, legal responsibilities, and fair employment practices.3
- Module 8: HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision MakingUsing workforce data, HR metrics, dashboards, and analysis to support evidence-based management decisions.3
- Module 9: Organizational Development & Change ManagementSupporting organizational transformation through culture assessment, structure improvement, change leadership, and employee involvement.3
- Module 10: Employee Engagement & Corporate CultureBuilding a positive workplace culture through communication, recognition, inclusion, well-being, and employee experience strategies.3
- Module 11: Risk Management, Ethics & HR GovernanceIdentifying people-related risks and applying ethical principles, governance standards, confidentiality, and accountable HR practices.3
- Module 12: Strategic HR Leadership Capstone ProjectApplying strategic HR knowledge to analyze an organizational challenge and present a practical, evidence-based HR solution.3
It is an advanced professional development program focused on strategic human resource management, leadership, workforce planning, talent development, employee relations, analytics, governance, and organizational performance.
The course is suitable for HR managers, HR executives, HR business partners, supervisors, business owners, administrative managers, and professionals seeking senior HR leadership responsibilities.
Previous HR, management, administration, or supervisory experience is recommended because the course addresses advanced and strategic human resource responsibilities.
Participants study workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, HR analytics, organizational development, culture, ethics, governance, and strategic leadership.
Yes. The final module includes a strategic HR leadership capstone project that allows learners to apply the knowledge gained throughout the program.
Attestation for the local certificate may be available upon request, subject to applicable procedures and fees.
The course supports career development toward senior HR manager, HR business partner, talent manager, organizational development manager, employee relations manager, HR consultant, and HR director roles.
The program may be delivered through classroom, live online, or corporate training formats, subject to the available schedule.
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