Established under Act 1020 · L.I. 2472

The Professional Certification Programme

Become a Chartered Human Resource Practitioner of Ghana.

CIHRM is the statutory body mandated to regulate, develop and promote the HR profession in Ghana. Our 4-Level Professional Certification Programme has shaped strategic, data-driven HR leaders since September 2002.

  • 4Programme Levels
  • 2002Programme Established
  • Jan · JulExamination Diets
CIHRM members at induction
Induction · Associate Members of the Institute
Act 1020 Statutory mandate to regulate HR practice in Ghana

Overview

A statutory institution shaping strategic HR in Ghana.

The Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana is the only statutory professional body mandated to regulate, develop and promote human resource management practice in Ghana. Established under the CIHRM, Ghana Act, 2020 (Act 1020), the Institute sets professional standards, conducts examinations, certifies practitioners and advances research and training in HRM.

The HR function has expanded beyond operational and administrative work into a dynamic, data-driven and strategic discipline. The modern practitioner is expected to add measurable value by designing HR strategies, systems and policies that align with the goals of the organisation — work that requires deliberate professional development.

It is against this background that the Institute designed and launched its four-level Professional Certification Programme in September 2002.

The Pathway

From entry to Chartered Practitioner — in four levels.

Successful completion of Level 3 confers Associate Membership. Chartered status follows Level 4 — the submission of project work and five years of HR field experience.

  1. L1

    Level 1 · Foundations

    • Principles of Management
    • Introduction to HRM
    • General Psychology
    • Business Statistics

    Entry: HND, BSc, BA, MSc, MBA, PhD, or completion of first year of any degree from a recognised tertiary institution.

  2. L2

    Level 2 · Practice

    • Organisational Behaviour
    • Introduction to HRD
    • Fundamentals of Accounting
    • Introduction to Industrial Relations

    Builds operational fluency across the HR function.

  3. L3

    Level 3 · Associate Membership

    • Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management
    • Industrial Relations Practice
    • Recruitment and Compensation Management
    • Human Resource Development Practice
    • Business Communication

    Entry direct to L3: First Degree, Master's, or PhD in HRM or an equivalent degree. Graduates become Associate Members.

  4. L4

    Level 4 · Chartered Status

    Project work submission plus five (5) years of HR field experience. On completion, candidates become Chartered Human Resource Management Practitioners.

    Processing/Application · GHS 800 Project Work · GHS 6,800

Entry & Exemptions

Eligibility, exemptions and what to bring.

Only students who have completed degree programmes are eligible to apply for exemptions. Exemptions are granted on the basis of subjects on the prospective student's academic transcript(s) and are processed only at the point of application. Students placed directly on Level 3 have exemption fees waived.

Subjects eligible for exemption — Level 1

  • Principles of Management
  • Introduction to HRM
  • General Psychology
  • Business Statistics

Subjects eligible for exemption — Level 2

  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Introduction to HRD
  • Fundamentals of Accounting
  • Introduction to Industrial Relations

Exemption fee per subject

Level 1GHS 650.00
Level 2GHS 750.00

Student subscription: GH¢ 200.00 · renewable yearly.

CIHRM Certificate
Professional Certificates are awarded at the end of Level 3 and Level 4. A result slip is issued after every exam.

Fees Schedule

Transparent fees, two study modes.

Tuition fees are subject to change and may differ from those charged by approved Learning Partners. Exam fees are paid during the October and May exam registration windows and are non-refundable.

Professional Certification Programme — Fees Schedule
Subject Tuition (GHS) Self-Study (GHS) Exam Registration (GHS)
Level 1
Principles of Management930.00800.00500.00
Introduction to HRM930.00800.00500.00
General Psychology930.00800.00500.00
Business Statistics930.00800.00500.00
Total · Level 13,720.003,200.002,000.00
Level 2
Organisational Behaviour1,030.00850.00600.00
Introduction to HRD1,030.00850.00600.00
Fundamentals of Accounting1,030.00850.00600.00
Introduction to Industrial Relations1,030.00850.00600.00
Total · Level 24,120.003,400.002,400.00
Level 3
Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management1,230.001,100.00700.00
Industrial Relations Practice1,230.001,100.00700.00
Recruitment and Compensation Management1,230.001,100.00700.00
Human Resource Development Practice1,230.001,100.00700.00
Business Communication1,230.001,100.00700.00
Total · Level 36,150.005,500.003,500.00
Level 4
Processing / Application800.00
Project work fee6,800.00

Payment terms

  • Self-Study students pay all fees upfront.
  • Tuition / Regular students pay the student subscription, exemption fees and at least 70% of tuition before lectures begin. The balance is due within two (2) months.
  • Payment deadlines are stated in admission letters.
  • Fully paid-up students receive learning notes and ID cards.

Awards & results

Professional Certificates are awarded at the end of Level 3 and at the end of Level 4. A result slip is issued at the end of every exam.

*Fees are subject to change.

Class Schedule

Three sessions. One ambition.

Evening

Weekdays

6:00 – 8:30 pm

For working practitioners who attend in person after the close of business.

Weekend

Saturdays

9:00 am – 6:15 pm

Full-day Saturday cohorts for those who prefer concentrated weekend study.

Online · Level 3

Weekdays

6:00 – 8:30 pm

Virtual sessions for Level 3 candidates, available nationwide.

How to Apply

Four steps to enrol.

The application process begins with a payment, runs through your online registration voucher and ends with the documents that match your academic background.

  1. 1

    Pay the application fee

    Send GHS 400.00 via Mobile Money to 0546 112 127. Reference: Admissions.

  2. 2

    Email proof of payment

    Send a screenshot of payment along with your name, email address and phone number to admissions@cihrmghana.org.

  3. 3

    Receive your registration voucher

    Your online registration voucher will be sent to you within 24 hours.

  4. 4

    Complete the online application

    Follow the prompts to submit your application and upload the required documents.

For applicants with HND, BSc, BA, MSc, MA, PhD, etc.

Soft copies of:

  • Passport-sized photo (white background)
  • Original Certificate
  • Original Transcript

For applicants still pursuing a tertiary degree (first year completed)

Soft copies of:

  • Passport-sized photo (white background)
  • Letter of attestation from the tertiary institution
  • Original transcript of first-year degree programme

Approved Learning Partners

A national network. Five cities.

Authorised partners deliver the CIHRM curriculum across Ghana under the Institute's standards.

Ho

GILDS Distance Learning Centre

Contact
Rev. Jerry H. Wedanu
Phone
+233 (0) 249 866 155 · 050 026 9644
Email
gildsvolta@yahoo.com
Web
gildseducation.com
Location
No. 23, opposite Miracle Life Hospital, PROSCO Road

Takoradi

Corporate Excellence Consult Ltd (CECL)

Contact
Gill-Christ Essandoh
Phone
+233 (0) 307 002 727 · +233 (0) 579 676 146
Email
info@ceclgh.com
Web
ceclgh.com
Location
Anaji Plaza, Anaji · P. O. Box AX 1365

Koforidua

Soft Advisory and People Intelligence

Contact
Precious Gyau
Phone
+233 (0) 543 872 212
Email
softadvisorygh@gmail.com
Web
softadvisorygh.com
Location
Gratis Foundation Technical Institute, near Jackson Park

Get in touch

Ready to begin your Chartered journey?

Reach the Admissions Office for guidance on entry, exemptions and the documents you'll need. We respond within one working day.

CIHRM Secretariat

Near Tse-Addo Roundabout, East La
Private Mail Bag, CT 312
Cantonments — Accra, Ghana

Tel
0508 824 031 · 026 922 0 210
WhatsApp
026 922 0 210
Email
admissions@cihrmghana.org
Web
www.cihrmghana.org