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Post Graduate Certificate Programme for Emerging Chief Human Resource Officers Batch-02
From HR Leader to Chief People Strategist: Visionary. Agile. Impactful.
Duration
12 Months
Eligibility
10 Yrs+ Work Ex. 50% marks in UG/PG
Program Fees
Rs.3,97,500 + GST
Class Timings
Sunday 9:00 AM to 1:15 PM IST
Programme Highlights
When Human Capital Becomes Enterprise Strategy
The boardroom no longer asks what HR can do for the business. It asks what the business can achieve through its people. For senior HR leaders approaching the inflection point between functional excellence and enterprise influence, this question defines the next chapter. Not as a shift in title, but as a transformation in mandate—from managing talent systems to shaping competitive advantage, from responding to business needs to anticipating strategic imperatives, from executing people programmes to driving organisational outcomes.This is the terrain of the Chief Human Resource Officer.
Organizations with mature, strategic HR leadership deliver up to 3.5× higher revenue growth and 2.1× higher profit margins than their peers. — BCG & World Federation of People Management Associations (Global HR Competency Study)
Programme Objective
IIM Indore’s approach to executive education in human resources is grounded in a clear premise: HR leaders must be equipped not only to manage people systems, but to shape the strategic decisions that determine organisational trajectory.
This programme was developed in response to a fundamental shift in how enterprises derive value. In knowledge-intensive, digitally enabled economies, competitive advantage increasingly resides in workforce capability, culture, and leadership continuity. CHROs are expected to architect these assets with the same rigour that CFOs bring to capital allocation.
The curriculum reflects this imperative. Participants engage with frameworks drawn from strategic management, organisational economics, leadership theory, data science, and cross-functional business disciplines. Faculty bring both academic rigour and insight into how HR influences board-level outcomes in complex, global enterprises.
This is not a generalist HR programme. It is a leadership programme for those who will define what human capital strategy means at the highest levels of the organisation.
Who Should Enroll ?
This programme is appropriate for:
- Senior HR professionals with 10+ years of experience seeking to transition to CHRO-level roles
- Current HR Heads, VP/AVP HR, or equivalent leaders ready to expand their strategic influence
- HR business partners operating at senior levels within their organisations
- Professionals with demonstrated leadership in talent, culture, transformation, or strategic HR functions
Eligibility requires:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks, and a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification work experience. Admission is competitive and based on profile evaluation.
Program Curriculum
Module 1: Strategic Human Resource Leadership
- Leadership identity and styles.
- Leadership philosophy, values, and approach to leading the people agenda at the enterprise level.
- Lead and design systems that balance performance discipline with psychological safety.
- Upper Echelons, Transformational and Shared Leadership.
- Power and Influence.
Module 2: Building Agile HR Teams
- Role of organizational systems and structures in shaping agile HR teams.
- Building of agile teams.
- Interpersonal Dynamics in teams and dynamics and issues at group level.
- Leadership issues at the group level and agile leadership traits at individual level.
Module 3: Strategic Human Resource Management
- 3.1: Strategic Workforce Planning and Talent Management:
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- Align current and emerging strategies with the workforce planning.
- Create talent pipeline, succession planning and transitioning to digital economy.
- Designing targeted retention strategies
- Creating an engaging EVP to attract and retain top talent
3.2: Performance Management, Compensation, Rewards and Recognition for Optimal Organizational Performance:
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- Recognise the elements of contemporary business challenges and reinvent their understanding of
performance management. - Aligning individual goals with organizational objectives.
- Custom-tailored performance management systems to elevate organizational performance
- Link Compensation to Business Strategy and Value Creation
- Total Rewards Architecture for Strategic Advantage
- Executive Compensation and Board Governance.
- Recognise the elements of contemporary business challenges and reinvent their understanding of
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Module 4: Navigating Labour Laws and Ethical HR Practices
- Staying compliant with evolving labour laws and regulations.
- Upholding ethical standards in HR decision-making and practices.
- Mitigating legal risks and ensuring fair treatment of employees.
Module 5: Culture, Change, and Coaching
5.1: Leading Culture and Managing Change:
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- Designing and implementing a compelling Vision
- Leading Change and Being a Change Agent
- Designing OD Diagnosis and Interventions
- Role of CHROs during Digital Transformation
- Leadership in Crisis and Change
- Culture as a source of Strategic Advantage
5.2: Developing a Coaching Mindset
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- Core principles and behaviors that define a coaching mindset
- Attitudes, listening skills, and inquiry practices that enable effective coaching conversations.
Module 6: Employee Experience and Well-being
- Designing employee-centric experiences to enhance engagement
- Promoting work-life balance and mental health support.
- Measuring and improving employee well being for organizational success
Module 7: HR Analytics and Data-Driven Insights
- Building HR Analytics capabilities to extract actionable insights
- Utilising data for evidence-based decision making and predictive modelling
- Applying data driven insights to optimize HR processes and initiatives
Module 8: Strategic HR Business Partnering
- Strengthening HR’s role as a strategic partner to business leaders
- Collaborating with stakeholders to drive organizational success
- Communicating HR’s value proposition to gain leadership buy-in
Module 9: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategies for Impact
- Developing comprehensive DEI strategy to foster inclusive culture
- Promoting DEI in recruitment, leadership, and decision making
- Leveraging DEI for innovation and business success
- Managing multigenerational workforce
- Engaging employees in remote and hybrid work
- Cross-cultural sensitivity for CHROs
Module 10: Cross-Functional Skills for CHROs
10.1: HR Leadership in M&A
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- Provide a foundational understanding of the HR role across the stages of mergers and acquisitions
- Familiarise HR leaders with key people-related considerations that influence M&A success.
- Build awareness of common cultural, structural, and communication challenges during M&A.
10.2: Understanding Financial Statements as HR Leaders
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- Read, interpret, and analyse key financial statements and use these to link people decisions to business outcomes,
- Understand how talent investments, productivity, and organisational costs reflect in financial performance.
10.3: Leveraging AI and Technology for HR Systems
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- End to end HR digital architecture
- AI as a strategic workforce enabler
- Digital Ethics, Governance and Responsible HR
Module 11: Capstone Project
IIM Indore: Shaping Visionary Leaders for a Disruptive Business Era
ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION
Performance of participants will be monitored through continuous evaluation:
- Quizzes and assignments
- Case study presentations
- Business simulation performance
- Tests and examinations
- Capstone Project evaluation
Participants are required to score minimum marks/grades as decided by the Institute to successfully complete the programme.
ABOUT IIM INDORE
IIM Indore is among the 100 global business schools (and the second IIM in the country) to receive the prestigious Triple Crown in the form of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. IIM Indore has been consistently ranked at the top by various National and International ranking agencies, including NIRF, and the FT-100 rankings.
Ranked in FT 100 (Executive Education Ranking)
The institute offers a diverse set of executive education opportunities, spanning several long-term and short-term courses. With a robust offering of 200+ executive programmes, IIM Indore empowers professionals with globally relevant skills and expertise.
Programme Directors
Prof. Ranjeet Nambudiri
Professor in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Prof. Swati Ghulyani
Professor Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
FAQ
What is the Pedagogy of this program?
Pre-reads, preparation for Class Participation – Concepts explained, Application and Learning through Case and discussion Led methods. Learn by doing through Individual Assignments and or Group Projects.
The Programme will culminate with a Capstone Project which will integrate all the learnings through application in a real-life case scenario.
Can I balance this programme with my full-time job?
Yes, the programme is designed for working professionals with Sunday classes (9:00 AM to 1:15 PM) and a flexible online learning format, allowing you to continue your professional commitments.
What is the campus immersion component?
Participants attend 6 days of intensive on-campus learning at IIM Indore, providing immersive face-to-face interactions with faculty and peers in a contemplative learning environment.
Will I receive an IIM Indore certificate?
Yes, upon successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Completion from IIM Indore and are eligible to apply for Executive Education Alumni status.
What is the Capstone Project?
The Capstone Project is a comprehensive business challenge where you integrate all programme learnings to solve real-world strategic problems, demonstrating your enhanced leadership capabilities.
Is there financial assistance available?
While the programme doesn’t offer scholarships, we provide flexible payment options with 4 easy installments spread across 9 months.
What is the fee structure?
Total Programme Investment: ₹3,27,500+ GST
Flexible Payment Structure:
| Application Fees paid at time of applying (non-refundable) | 3,000 | |
| Commitment Fee (within 7 days from the date of offer sent) | 10,000 | |
| Programme Fee (1st Instalment payable at the time of admission (excluding GST) | 102,000 | |
| Programme Fee (2nd Instalment) payable within three months of admission (excluding GST) | 100,500 | |
| Programme Fee (3rd Instalment) payable within six months of admission (excluding GST) | 95000 | |
| Programme Fee (4th Instalment) payable within nine months of admission (excluding GST) | 87000 | |
| Total Fee (exclusive of GST) | 3,97,500 |
Pay in 4 easy installments for financial convenience
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