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Certified HR Technology Strategist

Online Certification  ·  9 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CHTS)

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Executive Summary

Certified HR Technology Strategist

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

This 9 Week programme is structured around SHRM, CIPD and ILO Labour Standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CHTS 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 Technology Strategist
Acronym
CHTS
Category
Human Resources
Level
Intermediate
Duration
9 Week
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 349
Live Virtual
USD 549
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

✦HR Technology Strategy
✦HR Systems Architecture
✦AI in Human Resources
✦Learning Technology
✦HR Technology Integration
✦HR Technology Risk
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified HR Technology Strategist · module 20 is the capstone
1
HR Technology Strategy
Technology strategy and architecture choices · Technology strategy and investment · Technology and digital strategy: alignment, portfolio and roadmap · Capstone scoping: a real technology problem
2
HR Digital Maturity
Digital maturity assessment: knowing where the organisation really is · Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Digital learning strategy · Digital financial services, mobile money and agent networks
3
HR Technology Portfolio
Managing technology assets, vendors and technical debt · IT governance, decision rights and the technology portfolio · Ethical and responsible technology · Innovation and technology investment
4
HR Systems Architecture
Drones, sensors and detection technology · Technology selection and deployment · Equipment and technology · Security technology selection and operation
5
Digital Employee Experience
Employee experience and the service-profit chain · Customer effort, journeys and designing the experience · Digital HR and the employee experience platform · Digital user experience and accessibility
6
HR Automation
Testing, QA and test automation · Data analytics and visualisation · Big data technologies and platforms · Data privacy and protection
7
AI in Human Resources
Security awareness and human factors · Security law, use of force and human rights · Data literacy and adoption · Complaint data and learning
8
HR Analytics Technology
Learning analytics and data · Learning analytics: what platform data can and cannot tell you · Data analytics and predictive finance · Detection, red-flag analysis and forensic data analytics
9
Talent Technology
Talent, succession and workforce learning · Master data and configuration · Data governance in enterprise systems · Confidentiality, data protection and the limits of what you may share
10
Learning Technology
Learning platforms and technology: choosing and running the LMS · Learning cultures and the learning organisation · Supervised and unsupervised learning · Deep learning and neural networks
11
Workforce Platforms
Workforce reporting and storytelling with data · Data quality and stewardship · Consent, rights and data subject requests · Cross-border data and transfers
12
HR Cloud Systems
Cloud, infrastructure and the operating decisions behind them · Cloud architecture, cost and operations · Data-informed and evidence-based decisions · Measuring the process: data, capability and measurement systems
13
HR Technology Integration
Systems architecture: components, integration and coupling · API design and integration · System selection and integration · Continuous integration, delivery and deployment
14
Technology Vendor Evaluation
Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims · Vendor and faculty management · Evaluation metrics and monitoring · Machine learning: training, evaluation and generalisation
15
HR Technology Investment
Technology investment and the business case: value, cost and the option to stop · Responsible and explainable AI · Requirements and analysis · Designing a technical solution or system
16
HR Technology Risk
Application and network security · Risk management and security frameworks · Governance, compliance and standards (ISO 27001) · Emerging threats and defensive strategy
17
HR Technology Governance
IT governance: who decides what about technology, and how · IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · L&D operating models and governance · Governance codes and comply-or-explain: using the code as a tool
18
HR Technology Adoption
Digital transformation and technology adoption in practice · Motivation and self-directed learning · LMS and LXP administration · Content curation and management
19
HR Digital Roadmaps
Digital strategy: what to change, in what order, and why · Digital transformation roadmaps · Digital finance and automation roadmaps · Higher and further education contexts
20
HR Technology Strategy Project
Testing strategy: what to test and at which level · Content development and storyboarding: from design to build · Accessible and inclusive learning design · Managing learning projects: scope, stakeholders and the launch
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 Technology Strategist 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 CHTS certification?

The Certified HR Technology Strategist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to HR Technology Strategist, culminating in the capstone “HR Technology Strategy 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 CHTS?

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 CHTS certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 9 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 CHTS 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 CHTS certification?

The Certified HR Technology Strategist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CHTS 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 CHTS?

The Certified HR Technology Strategist 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 CHTS?

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

Can I study the CHTS 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 CHTS?

Graduates progress towards CHRO and senior people-management roles. The CHTS 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 CHTS 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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