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Certified HR Information Systems Professional

Online Certification  ·  11 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CHISP)

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Executive Summary

Certified HR Information Systems Professional

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified HR Information Systems Professional (CHISP) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness.

This 11 Week programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CHISP holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified HR Information Systems Professional
Acronym
CHISP
Category
Human Resources
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 Week
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 449
Live Virtual
USD 649
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • HR Managers and Directors
  • HR Business Partners
  • Learning and Development Managers
  • Employee Relations and OD Specialists
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards CHRO and senior people-management roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex human resource management functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement human resource management systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to human resource management
Global Employability
Qualify for human resource management roles across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦HRIS Architecture
✦Employee Master Records
✦Performance Systems
✦Benefits Systems
✦HR Data Quality
✦HRIS User Roles
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified HR Information Systems Professional · module 20 is the capstone
1
HRIS Architecture
HR technology, HRIS and AI in people decisions · Protecting data and information assets · Physical, personnel and information security · Information security fundamentals
2
Employee Data Architecture
Employee data and privacy: what HR may hold, use and disclose · Data pipelines and data engineering · Data protection and employee privacy · Project management software and tools
3
Core HR Systems
Data warehousing and data lakes · ETL, data pipelines and engineering · Data analytics and visualisation · Big data technologies and platforms
4
Employee Master Records
Records, documents and information governance · Master data and configuration · Dashboards and data storytelling · Data products and stakeholder value
5
HR Workflow Systems
Data ethics, privacy and protection · Data and information requirements · Data structures and algorithms · Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
6
Recruitment Systems
Everyday security: information, devices and social engineering · Pollution prevention, monitoring and environmental data · Stakeholders and users of financial information · Presenting financial information clearly
7
Performance Systems
Concurrency and performance · Aligning learning to performance · Incident and response performance · Databases: modelling, querying and performance
8
Learning Systems
Learning cultures and the learning organisation · Supervised and unsupervised learning · Deep learning and neural networks · How adults learn: relevance, experience and the limits of attention
9
Compensation Systems
Data privacy compliance in practice · Analytics translation: from data to decision · Confidentiality and handling sensitive data · Benchmarking and external data sources
10
Benefits Systems
Benefits and payroll operations · Sustaining transformation and benefits · Measuring the process: data, capability and measurement systems · Collecting field data: instruments, enumerators and the realities of the field
11
Time and Attendance Systems
Absence and attendance management: sickness, adjustment and long-term cases · Data protection in surveillance · Safeguarding records and information handling · Data governance, privacy and protection by design
12
HR Reporting
Evaluation use: reporting findings that change decisions · Dashboards and reporting · Security metrics and reporting · Security governance: policy, accountability and board reporting
13
HR Data Quality
Field data collection: tools, enumerators and data quality at source · Data engineering: models, pipelines and the quality problem · Requirements and analysis · Data quality: making the numbers worth using
14
HR System Integration
Systems architecture: components, integration and coupling · API design and integration · System selection and integration · Access control as a management system
15
HRIS Security
Security operations and incident response · Security principles and protective concepts · The security profession, roles and standards · The threat landscape and security environment
16
HRIS User Roles
HR information systems (HRIS) selection and implementation · Sequencing, chunking and scaffolding · Designing for different learning modalities · Storyboarding and content development
17
HR Data Migration
Learning technology ecosystem · LMS and LXP administration · Content curation and management · AI and adaptive learning
18
HRIS Testing
Testing strategy: what to test and at which level · Assessment design for learning: testing what was meant to be learned · Testing, exercises and assurance · Physical security testing and assurance
19
HRIS Performance
Evaluating training: from reaction to results · Working with subject-matter experts: turning expertise into instruction · Content development and storyboarding: from design to build · Accessible and inclusive learning design
20
HRIS Implementation Project
Build, test and implementation plan · Implementation and response plan · Governance of converged security · Emerging cyber-physical threats
Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range
21
Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation
Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask
22
Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership
23
Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope
24
Professional Decision-Making
Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs
25
Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management
Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain
26
Project and Execution Management
Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems
27
Financial Literacy for Professionals
Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support
28
Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals
Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation
29
Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability
Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance
30
Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth
Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified HR Information Systems Professional principles aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards
  • Apply evidence-based methods to improve human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness
  • Master talent acquisition, resourcing and onboarding and learning, development and talent management
  • Apply performance, reward and employee relations and hr strategy, analytics and workforce planning in real-world settings
  • Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
  • Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
  • Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
  • Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in human resource management
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHISP certification?

The Certified HR Information Systems Professional is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to HR Information Systems Professional, culminating in the capstone “HRIS Implementation Project”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CHISP?

This certification is ideal for HR Managers and Directors, HR Business Partners, Learning and Development Managers and Employee Relations and OD Specialists, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CHISP certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CHISP internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CHISP certification?

The Certified HR Information Systems Professional is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CHISP certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CHISP?

The Certified HR Information Systems Professional is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CHISP?

The Certified HR Information Systems Professional carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CHISP while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CHISP?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CHISP strengthens your expertise in human resource management, talent development and organisational effectiveness and positions you for advancement across multinationals, NGOs and international organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

“

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

HR Director
Private Sector
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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

People Manager
NGO Sector
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I earned my CHISP while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Talent Lead
Government
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