Strategic Human Resources Management Professional Certificate

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Strategic Human Resources Management Professional Certificate

Master the principles of Strategic Human Resources Management to align HR strategies with business goals, foster innovation, and gain a competitive advantage.

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Duration: 15h

Enrolled: 75

Program Language: Arabic and English
Study Method: Self-study with personalized follow-up sessions from our experts
Access Duration: 3 Months
Level: Mid to Senior-Level Professionals
Certification: CMI Certificate

Wishlist

Globally Recognized HR Certification: Boost your credibility with a distinguished CMI HR certificate, placing you among elite HR professionals and industry leaders.
Proven Impact on Employee Performance: Gain the tools to enhance engagement, support employee retention, and build stronger HR practices through effective strategic planning.
MBA Integration Advantage: Complete 10% of an accredited MBA curriculum, laying a strong foundation for advanced career opportunities.
Comprehensive Digital Resources: Access ManagementDirect’s exclusive library, offering in-depth HR resources, tools aligned with SHRM BASK, SHRM Learning System, and real-world HR strategy execution.
Flexible & Practical Learning: Participate in expert-led online learning that accommodates your schedule while focusing on performance management, compliance, and strategic HR management.

Learning Outcomes

Course Curriculum

Unit 1: Introduction to Strategic Human Resource Management.

Module Introduction
Unit Intro
Unit Objectives.
Lesson 1: HRM VS. SHRM – Index
Lesson 1: What is the difference between HRM and SHRM?
Lesson 1: Why SHRM is important in businesses?
Lesson 1: What is Strategic Management?And how is it related to SHRM?
Lesson 1: Human Capital Theory
Lesson 1: Human Capital Theory – Video
Lesson 2: Strategic HRM in business – Index
Lesson 2: Model of SHRM – Video
Lesson 2: How to achieve Strategic HRM alignment with business strategies?
Lesson 2: SHRM must be aligned
Lesson 2: Model of SHRM
Lesson 2: Strategic HR at Netflix
Final Exam

Unit 2: Strategic Alignment

Unit Intro
Unit Objectives
Lesson 1: Status – Index
Lesson 1: Reviewing Status
Lesson 1: What are corporate strategies?
Lesson 1: The 3 main types of corporate strategies
Lesson 1: What are business unit strategies?
Lesson 1: Business unit strategies
Lesson 1: Further readings
Lesson 2: Goals Alignment – Index
Lesson 2: Goals Alignment
Lesson 2: The 3 main types of corporate strategies
Lesson 2: Goals Alignment Case Study – Video
Lesson 2: Further Reading
Final Exam
Unit Outro

Unit 3: Market Analysis

Unit Intro
Unit Objectives
Lesson 1: Evaluating Current Position – Index
Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson 1: Gains from evaluating your Business
Lesson 1: For Further Reading -Internal and External Analysis in Strategic Management
Lesson 2: Business Markets & External Environment – Index
Lesson 2: Introduction
Lesson 2: PESTLE Analysis
Lesson 2: Political factors
Lesson 2: Economic factors
Lesson 2: Social factors
Lesson 2: Technological factors
Lesson 2: Legal factors
Lesson 2: Environmental factors
Lesson 3: Competitive Intelligence – Index
Lesson 3: Four Corner’s analysis – Video
Lesson 3: Introduction
Lesson 3: Four Corner’s analysis
Lesson 3: Four Corner’s analysis steps
Lesson 3: Unit Outro
Final Exam

Unit 4: competitive Advantage

Unit intro
Unit Objectives
Lesson 1 Understanding the scope of the business – Index
Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson 1: Types, sizes, and scope of the organisation
Lesson 1: Types of businesses
Lesson 1: Sizes of businesses
Lesson 1: Nonprofit Vs. For-Profit Human Resources – Further readings
Quiz Lesson 1
Lesson 2: Business Alignment – Index
Lesson 2: Introduction
Lesson 2: Southwest Airlines Purpose, Vision and mission
Lesson 2: Southwest Airline’s
Quiz 2
Lesson 3: Organisational Structure – Index
Lesson 3: Organizational structure – Video
Lesson 3: Henry Mintzberg
Lesson 3: The Revolution of Organisational Structures
Lesson 3: Example of the Revolution of Organisational Structures
Lesson 3: Organisation structures
Lesson 3: Element of the Mintzberg’s organisational model.
Lesson 3: Characteristics of Organisational Structure
Lesson 3: Line Vs. Staff Positions
Lesson 3: Hierarchical Structure: Advantages and Disadvantages – Further Readings
Quiz Lesson 3
Lesson 4 : Organisational Culture – Index
Lesson 4 : Emotional Intellgience – Video
Lesson 4 : Overview
Lesson 4 : What is organisational culture?
Lesson 4 : Organisation’s culture values
Lesson 4 : 6 Factors that shape an organisation’s culture : Value
Lesson 4 : 6 Factors that shape an organisation’s culture : Organisational subcultures
Lesson 4 : 6 Factors that shape an organisation’s culture : Functional orientation
Lesson 4 : 6 Factors that shape an organisation’s culture : People orientation
Lesson 4 : 6 Factors that shape an organisation’s culture :Degree of urgency
Lesson 4 : 6 Factors that shape an organisation’s culture : Degree of hierarchy
Lesson 4 : Organisational culture – Further Readings
Quiz Lesson 4
Lesson 5: Leadership Styles – Index
Lesson 5: Leadership Styles
Lesson 5: Leadership Styles Categories
Lesson 5: Leadership Styles – Further Readings
Unit Outro
Final Exam

Unit 5: Strategic risk and opportunities

Unit Intro
Unit Objectives
Lesson 1: SWOT Analysis – Index
Lesson 1: SWOT & GAP analysis in HRM – Video
Lesson 1: After understanding the business
Lesson 1:SWOT Analysis
Lesson 1:The SWOT Analysis should be more than simply listing items in each category.
Lesson 1:HR SWOT Analysis – Further Readings
Lesson 2: Gap Analysis – Index
Lesson 2: What is HR GAP Analysis?
Lesson 2: HR GAP Analysis
Lesson 2: How to conduct a Gap Analysis?
Lesson 2: Solutions of Gap Analysis
Lesson 2: HR Gap Analysis – Further Readings
Unit Outro
Final Exam

Unit 6: SHRM Strategies

Unit Intro
Unit Objectives
Lesson 1: HRM Models – Index
Lesson 1: HRM Systems
Lesson 1: HRM Models
Lesson 1: The Harvard Framework
Lesson 1: The Harvard Framework HR policy
Lesson 1: Framework for HRM – Further Readings
Lesson 1: Model of HRM – Further Readings
Lesson 1: The David Guest’s Framework
Lesson 1: Guest’s Framework – Further Readings
Lesson 1: Best Practice Model
Lesson 1: A mini-guide to HRM – Further readings
Lesson 1: The Ulrich model
Lesson 1: Strengths & weaknesses of the Ulrich model
Lesson 1: Soft and Hard Models of Human Resource Management PDF – Further Readings
Lesson 1: Patterson’s Model of HRM
Quiz Lesson 1
Lesson 2: SHRM Planning – Index
Lesson 2: SHRM overview
Lesson 2: Proactive process
Lesson 2: Objectives of SHRM Planning
Lesson 2: Types of SHRM planning
Lesson 2: Aggregate planning
Lesson 2: Succession planning
Final Exam

Unit 7: SHRM Implementation

Unit Intro
Unit Objectives
Lesson 1: Staffing – Index
Lesson 1: Staffing – Video
Lesson 1: Temporary Vs. Permanent Employees
Lesson 1: Internal Vs. External Recruiting – current employee pool
Lesson 1: Internal Vs. External Recruiting – disadvantages
Lesson 1: Internal Vs. External Recruiting – external recruiting
Lesson 2 Training & Development – Index
Lesson 2: Training & development Examples – Video
Lesson 2: Benefits of training and development
Lesson 2: Centralised and Decentralised training
Lesson 2: Planning and Strategizing Training – Step 1 Needs assessment
Lesson 2: Planning and Strategizing Training – Step 2 Objectives
Lesson 2: Planning and Strategizing Training – Step 3 Design and Delivery
Lesson 2: Planning and Strategizing Training – Step 4 Evaluation
Lesson 2: Integrating Training with Performance Management Systems and Compensation
Lesson 3: Employee Separation & Retention Management – Index
Lesson 3: Overview – Employee Separation and Retention Management
Lesson 3: Laying the groundwork
Lesson 3: Benchmarking
Lesson 3: Dealing with common problems
Lesson 4 Barriers to SHRM Implementation – Index
Lesson 4: Barriers to SHRM Implementation – Video
Lesson 4: Reasons behind the difficulty in Implementation
Unit Outor
Final Exam

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Know More

Frequently Asked Questions.

1. What is the Strategic Human Resources Management Certificate?

The Strategic Human Resources Management Certificate is a professional credential that teaches how to align HR strategies with overall business goals. You’ll develop a deep understanding of workforce planning, performance management, and competitive advantage building through HR.

2. Who should take this course?

Mid- to senior-level professionals in HR departments, team leaders, or managers seeking a more strategic role in human resource management or aiming to prepare for HR careers with leadership potential.

3. What real-world value does this certificate offer?

You’ll gain actionable knowledge in areas like training and development, employee lifecycle management, and HR practices that support long-term success. The course also integrates tools from SHRM BASK and aligns with the SHRM Learning System.

4. Is this program suitable for people planning to earn an MBA or further HR certification?

Yes. The course covers content equivalent to 10% of an accredited MBA curriculum and supports further advancement toward a strategic HR plan or specialized HR certificate.

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Learning Outcomes

Course Curriculum

Unit 1: Introduction to Strategic Human Resource Management.

Module Introduction

Unit Intro

Unit Objectives.

Lesson 1: HRM VS. SHRM – Index

Lesson 1: What is the difference between HRM and SHRM?

Lesson 1: Why SHRM is important in businesses?

Lesson 1: What is Strategic Management?And how is it related to SHRM?

Lesson 1: Human Capital Theory

Lesson 1: Human Capital Theory – Video

Lesson 2: Strategic HRM in business – Index

Lesson 2: Model of SHRM – Video

Lesson 2: How to achieve Strategic HRM alignment with business strategies?

Lesson 2: SHRM must be aligned

Lesson 2: Model of SHRM

Lesson 2: Strategic HR at Netflix

Final Exam

Unit 2: Strategic Alignment

Unit Intro

Unit Objectives

Lesson 1: Status – Index

Lesson 1: Reviewing Status

Lesson 1: What are corporate strategies?

Lesson 1: The 3 main types of corporate strategies

Lesson 1: What are business unit strategies?

Lesson 1: Business unit strategies

Lesson 1: Further readings

Lesson 2: Goals Alignment – Index

Lesson 2: Goals Alignment

Lesson 2: The 3 main types of corporate strategies

Lesson 2: Goals Alignment Case Study – Video

Lesson 2: Further Reading

Final Exam

Unit Outro

Unit 3: Market Analysis

Unit Intro

Unit Objectives

Lesson 1: Evaluating Current Position – Index

Lesson 1: Introduction

Lesson 1: Gains from evaluating your Business

Lesson 1: For Further Reading -Internal and External Analysis in Strategic Management

Lesson 2: Business Markets & External Environment – Index

Lesson 2: Introduction

Lesson 2: PESTLE Analysis

Lesson 2: Political factors

Lesson 2: Economic factors

Lesson 2: Social factors

Lesson 2: Technological factors

Lesson 2: Legal factors

Lesson 2: Environmental factors

Lesson 3: Competitive Intelligence – Index

Lesson 3: Four Corner’s analysis – Video

Lesson 3: Introduction

Lesson 3: Four Corner’s analysis

Lesson 3: Four Corner’s analysis steps

Lesson 3: Unit Outro

Final Exam

Unit 4: competitive Advantage

Unit intro

Unit Objectives

Lesson 1 Understanding the scope of the business – Index

Lesson 1: Introduction

Lesson 1: Types, sizes, and scope of the organisation

Lesson 1: Types of businesses

Lesson 1: Sizes of businesses

Lesson 1: Nonprofit Vs. For-Profit Human Resources – Further readings

Quiz Lesson 1

Lesson 2: Business Alignment – Index

Lesson 2: Introduction