Post Graduate Certificate Programme for Emerging Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs, Batch 01)
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Programme Overview
The CHRO program offers a comprehensive journey into developing strategic Human Resources leadership capabilities. Participants develop advanced decision-making skills, aligning human capital strategies with organizational goals. Emphasis is placed on developing effective communication skills for leading HR initiatives and fostering a positive workplace culture. Expertise is cultivated in contemporary HR trends, legal compliance, and ethical considerations. With a results-driven mindset, participants are trained to optimize organizational performance, making a lasting impact as dynamic Chief Human Resources Officers in the evolving landscape of HR management.
ATTAIN A BUSINESS CENTRIC EDGE IN HR LEADERSHIP
Programme Contents
Module 1: Strategic HR Leadership in the Digital Age
- Understanding the impact of digital transformation on HR practices
- Harnessing HR technology for improved efficiency and decision-making
- Developing a digital HR strategy to support organizational goals
Module 2: Building Agile and Resilient HR Teams
- Fostering agility and adaptability within HR functions
- Nurturing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Developing leadership skills to guide HR teams through change
Module 3: Talent management and succession planning can be merged with Strategic workforce planning
- Identifying and attracting top talent in a competitive market
- Implementing effective on boarding and talent development programmes
- Creating a robust succession planning framework for key leadership positions
- Analysing workforce trends and forecasting future HR needs
- Developing strategies to address skills gaps and talent shortages
- Leveraging data analytics for strategic workforce decision-making
Module 4: Leading Culture and Managing Change
- What Kind of Leader Are You?
- Generating a Compelling Vision: The Science Behind Creativity and Cascading
- Making Your Vision a Reality: The Science Behind Culture and Communication
- The Rider: Creating Change by Shaping the Way People Think
- The Elephant: Creating Change through Emotion
- The Path: Creating Change by Molding the Situation
Module 5: 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 6: 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 7: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategies for Impact
- Developing a comprehensive DEI strategy to foster an inclusive culture
- Promoting diversity in recruitment, leadership, and decision-making
- Leveraging DEI as a driver of innovation and business success
- Managing millennials and Gen Z employees
- Engaging employees in a remote-hybrid workplace
Module 8: Strategic Employee Engagement and Retention
- Measuring employee engagement and understanding drivers of satisfaction
- Designing targeted retention strategies for critical talent segments
- Creating an engaging employee value proposition to attract and retain top talent
Module 9: Performance Management for Optimal Organizational Impact
- Redefining performance management for continuous feedback and growth
- Aligning individual goals with organizational objectives
- Using performance data to drive strategic HR and business decisions
Module 10: HR Analytics and Data-Driven Insights
- Building HR analytics capabilities to extract actionable insights
- Utilizing data for evidence-based decision-making and predictive modelling
- Applying data-driven insights to optimize HR processes and initiatives
Module 11: 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 12: Capstone Project
Please Note: Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/adapted to fit the participant profile & amp; programme hours.
Duration & Number of Session Hours
Duration: 12 Months
Number of Hours: Approx. 150
Number of Sessions (75 Minutes each): 120
Online: 108 sessions (two to three sessions per week)
On-campus module of 3 days duration: around 12 sessions
One or two sessions from some of the courses will become part of the on-campus orientation module. In case the on-campus module is not conducted, the same will be included in the total number of sessions.
*The programme duration may be slightly extended due to the issues like faculty unavailability and gazetted holidays on the session days.
Pedagogy
* Contextually relevant Case Studies & Discussion Methods, Encouraging Reflective Learning.
** Hands-on assignments, projects, and simulations for applied learning and analytical process.
*** Balancing theory and practice, enabling multi-dimensional programme analyses through immersive experiences.
Assessment
Performance of participants will be monitored on a continuous evaluation basis through quizzes, assignments, tests and examinations. The participant is required to score minimum marks/grades as decided by the Institute from time to time to complete the course.
Certification
Successful Completion Certificate by IIM Indore in a valedictory ceremony to be held on the campus.
Eligibility Criteria
* Diploma (10+2+3) or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (10+2+3) or 10+2+4) or 2 years Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognised university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government) in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks of all the years
** Minimum 5 years of work experience is required post completion of qualifying education.
How the Courses will be delivered:
- Courses will be delivered through on-line mode using an appropriate technology & synchronized platform. Lectures will be delivered through broadband based technology involving two-way audio and video communication.
- Sessions will be held once a week, generally at weekends.
- Participants can attend sessions directly from their desktop/laptop (Direct-2-device).
- Participants will be provided with reading materials etc. for each course. They may also interact with the concerned faculty through e-mails/ chat mode.
The academic sessions will start from September 2024. Sessions will be held on Sundays. The timings (IST) of the sessions:
| Sunday, First session | 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm |
| Sunday, Second session | 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
| Sunday, Third session | 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm |
The time gap between two consecutive sessions is to give the participants a break. On some days, the classes may extend beyond the mentioned time. In addition to attending interactive sessions, participants must undertake online quizzes, assignments, and examinations.
Programme Activity Timelines
| Application Closure | September 2024 |
| Tentative Date for Academic Orientation | 29th September 2024 |
| Programme End Date | October 2025 |
Total Fees and Payment Schedule*
| Application Fees paid at time of applying (non-refundable) | 3000 |
| 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) | 95,000 |
| Program Fee (2nd Instalment) payable within three months of admission (excluding GST) | 95,000 |
| Programme Fee (3rd Instalment) payable within six months of admission (excluding GST) | 95,000 |
| Programme Fee (4th Instalment) payable within nine months of admission (excluding GST) | 87,000 |
| Total (exclusive of GST) | 3,85,000/- |
| Overall Fees (including GST @ 18%) | 4,54,300/- |
Student Privileges
The participants who will complete the programme successfully will be eligible for the Executive Education Alumni status of IIM Indore. They will require to apply separately along with the necessary fee to register their name. Current alumni membership plans are as follows:
- 2-year membership – INR 1000/- + applicable taxes
- Lifetime membership – INR 10,000/- + applicable taxes
Benefits available to Executive Education Alumni:
1) Communication of brochures and newsletters from IIM Indore,
2) Access to the IIM Indore Campus Library (onsite access only),
3) Official email ID of the institute,
4) ID Card.
Mere successful completion of the programme, application submission, and fee does not entitle a participant to be eligible for executive education alumni status. IIM Indore reserves the right to confer or withhold executive education alumni status.
IIM Indore reserves the right to modify the above conditions at its discretion at any time without notice.
Only the courts at Indore, India will have the territorial jurisdiction to try any disputes arising in respect of the Executive Alumni membership being granted.
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Webpage/brochure link – https://iimindore.vcnow.in/chro/
Please note that IIM Indore reserves the right to change the programme design, format, number of sessions, certificate format, and terms in the programme or can incorporate any such change deemed necessary by the institute without prior intimation.