Tier 1 · Foundation

CHCA

Certified Human Capital Associate

Where the profession begins.

A structured foundation in how human capital drives organizational performance — productivity, talent flow, employee experience, and data-informed decisions.

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The Specification

What the qualification requires.

Total qualification time140 hoursGuided learning plus independent study
Guided learning hours120 hoursDelivered by an Authorized Training Provider
Credit value14Assigned under the GHCA credential framework
Structure10 mandatory unitsAll units must be completed — no optional pathways

Syllabus units

From the CHCA Qualification Specification

All 10 units are mandatory — there are no optional pathways. Full learning outcomes and assessment criteria are set out in the CHCA Qualification Specification, available from GHCA on request.

  1. 01Human Capital Thinking
  2. 02Human Capital and Business Performance
  3. 03Workforce Productivity Fundamentals
  4. 04Workforce Performance
  5. 05Talent Entry into Organizations
  6. 06Workforce Movement and Talent Flow
  7. 07Employee Experience Fundamentals
  8. 08Employee Motivation and Retention
  9. 09Human Capital Data and Reporting
  10. 10Human Capital Development

The Framework

Where CHCA sits.