Tier 3 · Strategic

CHCS

Certified Human Capital Strategist

Assessed by examined case analysis.

Advanced strategic capability — aligning workforce strategy with business objectives through leadership influence, analytics, and organizational transformation at executive level.

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The Specification

What the qualification requires.

Total qualification time220–260 hoursGuided learning plus independent study
Guided learning hours180–220 hoursDelivered by an Authorized Training Provider
Credit value22Assigned under the GHCA credential framework
Structure11 mandatory unitsAll units must be completed — no optional pathways

Syllabus units

From the CHCS Qualification Specification

All 11 units are mandatory — there are no optional pathways. Full learning outcomes and assessment criteria are set out in the CHCS Qualification Specification, available from GHCA on request.

  1. 01Strategic Human Capital Management
  2. 02Human Capital and Business Strategy Alignment
  3. 03Workforce Strategy and Future Workforce Planning
  4. 04Organizational Development and Transformation
  5. 05Leadership and Strategic Influence
  6. 06Advanced Human Capital Analytics
  7. 07Employee Experience Strategy
  8. 08Change Management and Organizational Agility
  9. 09Talent Strategy and Succession Planning
  10. 10Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Human Capital
  11. 11Digital HR and AI in Workforce Strategy

The Framework

Where CHCS sits.