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How to Apply

2 Step Journey to Obtain Skills Badges

From the moment you start to earn Skills Badges to when you begin to apply your newfound knowledge in the real world, your journey is a rewarding one.

Enroll in a course: Browse our directory of accredited HR courses.

Get your skills assessed: Find a training provider who can validate your expertise.

After successfully completing an accredited course or validating your skills, you’ll receive your digital IHRP Skills Badge, which you can proudly display on LinkedIn and other platforms.

All Skills Badges are available in three levels – Basic, Proficient, and Advanced, which are aligned with the SkillsFuture Framework for HR, supporting your continuous growth journey.

Corresponds with Levels 1 and 2 of the SkillsFuture Framework for HR

Corresponds with Levels 3 and 4 of the SkillsFuture Framework for HR

Corresponds with Levels 4 and 5 of the SkillsFuture Framework for HR

Get badged in these HR Skills

Business and Financial Acumen

Maintaining and applying financial and business management principles to create a positive impact in the organisation.

Skills Acquired:

Understand Business Imperatives
Industry & Market Trends Analysis
Risk Management
Business and Financial Analytics
Data Storytelling

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Business Partnering

Use business and financial acumen to drive strategic organisational value through people solutions.

Skills Acquired:

Strategic Thinking
Business Acumen
HR Advisory
Problem-Solving
Manage Change and Measure Progress

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Compensation and Benefits

Enable HR Generalists and new compensation professionals to support compensation programs through effective communications and decisions that will positively impact the worker experience and organisation’s bottom line.

Skills Acquired:

Organisational Alignment
Foundation of Compensation
Pay Structure Administration
Base and Variable Pay Determination and Budgeting
Programme Effectiveness
Communication

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Data Led Talent Acquisition

Employ data-driven and technology-led methods to source and acquire skilled talent for organisational needs.

Skills Acquired:

Employer Branding
Sourcing Using Emerging Technologies
Selecting Using Emerging Technologies
Onboarding Using Emerging Technologies

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Digital Human Capital Transformation

Apply systems thinking, data skills, service design and transformation planning to deliver digitalisation projects for organisations.

Skills Acquired:

Digital Innovation in HR
Technology Integration
Storytelling with Data
Digital Strategy and Transformation Planning

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Establish a culture where employees have the resources they need to grow and thrive regardless of differences, so that they feel supported, included and have a sense of belonging.

Skills Acquired:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Analytics
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Engagement and Execution
Metrics and Benchmarking Analysis

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Employee Well-Being

Foster a culture of well-being, develop and implement employee safety protocols as well as health and wellness programmes, so as to promote healthy and productive workforce.

Skills Acquired:

Employee Well-Being Programme and Policy Development
Employee Well-Being Analytics
Workplace Communication and Engagement

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Employer Branding

Develop and implement employer brand proposition and strategies in alignment with the organisation’s long-term strategic objectives and desired culture.

Skills Acquired:

Employer Branding Diagnosis
Define Employee Value Proposition
Develop Employee Engagement Strategy
Metrics and Benchmarking Analysis

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Fair and Progressive Practices

Foster and monitor the equal recruitment and treatment of employees on the basis of merit.

Skills Acquired:

Fair and Progressive Talent Practices and Standards
Employment Act
Anti-Discrimination Policies
Workforce Diversity and Inclusion
Grievance Management
Transparent Communications

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Flexible Work Arrangements

Identify and implement suitable flexible work arrangements based on the needs of the organisation and employees.

Skills Acquired:

Flexible Work Policies
Optimise Ways of Working
Flexi Employee-Centric Metrics
Change Management

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Future of Work Architect

Apply business strategy, technology acumen and design principles to architect the transformation of work, workplace, and workforce.

Skills Acquired:

Re-designing Work for the Future Workplace
Designing an Inclusive and Technology-Driven Workplace
Workforce Resilience and Flexible Ways of Working
Designing a Better Workplace Experience

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HR Automation

Leveraging technology to transform HR processes, aligning them with business goals for greater strategic impact.

Skills Acquired:

Business Acumen
HR Digitalisation
Technology Integration

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HR Consulting

Apply consulting process and core skills to provide insights on developing HR strategies and programmes for organisations.

Skills Acquired:

Research and Analysis
Consulting and Trust Advisory
HR Strategy Formulation
Organisational Diagnosis
Organisational Strategy
Business Case Development and Solutioning

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HR Innovation Using Design Thinking

Applying design thinking principles to analyse HR data, diagnose organisational needs, and drive creative solutions for operational excellence.

Skills Acquired:

Data Collection and Preparation
Organisational Diagnosis
Operational Excellence
Creative Entreprenurship
Design Thinking Practice

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HR Technology

Implement and manage HRMS and application of new technologies in HR.

Skills Acquired:

HR Service Delivery Model
HR Management Systems (HRMS)
Data Security
Process Digitalisation
Change Management for HR Technology
Emerging Technologies

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Learning and Development

Create a culture of lifelong learning and implement learning and development channels and programmes to facilitate capability building and employees’ growth.

Skills Acquired:

Learning Needs Analysis
Develop Lifelong Learning Culture
Develop Learning and Development Solutions
Learning and Development Analytics

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Organisational Change

Build and effect organisation-wide transformation.

Skills Acquired:

Building Business Case for Change
Change Program Design
Change Implementation (Communication and Enablement)
Culture Change
Change Leadership

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People Analytics

Employ statistics and modelling on business and employee data for analysis and decision making.

Skills Acquired:

Metrics and Benchmarking
Data Collection and Management
Analytics, Models and Techniques
HR Dashboards
Institutionalising People Analytics Capabilities

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People Experience

Maximise the quality of employee’s experience using an employee-centric view in all regards to the organisation.

Skills Acquired:

Purpose Definition
Employee Journey and Moments of Truth
Ways of Working Optimisation
Employee-Centric Metrics

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Performance Management

Establish a performance management philosophy and framework, and implement appropriate performance management strategies, including the identification of key performance indicators and fair, results-focused assessments of employee performance.

Skills Acquired:

Performance Management Strategy Formulation
Performance Management Philosophy and Framework Development
Performance Management Communication and Engagement
Performance Management Facilitation

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Strategic Workforce Planning

Plan for current and future workforce demand and supply to meet strategic and organisational objectives for today and tomorrow.

Skills Acquired:

Workforce Gap Analysis
Workforce Analytics
Workforce Development Planning

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Talent Management

Applying the processes, systems and strategies to identify, attract, develop and engage high performing and high potential employees so as to create a pipeline of talent for leadership and other mission critical roles.

Skills Acquired:

Talent Strategy Formulation
Talent Identification
Succession Planning
Talent Development
Talent Engagement

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Workplace Investigation

Applying sound practices to manage workplace disputes and undertaking grievance management to ensure fair and concise reporting and outcomes.

Skills Acquired:

Interview Process and Technique
Grievance Management
Anti-Discrimination Policies
Communication of Investigative Outcomes

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Starting 23 March 2024, we will no longer accept walk-in applications for IHRP Skills Badges. Approach our partner institutions who can guide you on your Skills Badge journey.

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