Post Graduate Certificate in
Human Resource Management

12-33 LPA+

Average salary in
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4000+

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Specialization:

Human Resources

Batch:

5

Duration:

12 Months

Programme Orientation:

Friday, 3 October 2025

Academic Session Commencement:

Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Overview

Navigating the Human Resources (HR) field is rewarding and complex. As HR roles transition from traditional administrative responsibilities to more strategic positions, professionals are increasingly required to provide valuable insights and hold significant influence at the decision-making level.

The Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management at IIM Shillong is designed to equip HR specialists and leaders with the necessary skills to understand and implement effective business strategies. This will empower them to drive organizational success, enhance workforce engagement, and adapt seamlessly to the dynamic corporate environment.

Participants of this programme will gain the ability to:

  • Utilize HR management strategies to foster organizational growth.
  • Implement effective training and development strategies that align with corporate goals.
  • Craft and execute robust talent acquisition strategies to build a competitive workforce.
  • Boost levels of employee engagement and satisfaction.
  • Align compensation structures with the organization’s objectives and employee performance.
  • Identify and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that support business and HR functions.
  • Develop essential leadership competencies required for HR professionals to succeed as business partners.
  • Strategically align HR practices with overall business objectives to drive the company's strategy forward.

This programme is specifically designed to develop the technical and behavioral competencies that HR professionals need to excel in their careers and make a substantial impact in their organizations.

Programme Highlights

Syllabus

  • Human Resource Development
  • Talent Acquisition Strategy and Succession Planning
  • Strategic Workforce Planning
  • Employee Engagement and Relations
  • Total Rewards
  • HR Analytics
  • Your Role as HR Business Partner
  • Emerging Human Resources Landscape
  • Human Resource Development Strategic Connection
  • Assessing Organizational Needs
  • Learning Methodologies
  • Career Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Coaching
  • Talent and Organizational Connection
  • Employment Branding
  • Recruiting
  • Sourcing and Targeting
  • Interviewing
  • Evaluation and Selection: Psychological Testing and Assessment
  • Onboarding
  • Succession Planning

  • Understanding the Need for Workforce Planning
  • Determining Stakeholder Engagement
  • Supply and Demand Analysis
  • Gap and Solution Analysis
  • Implementation and Evaluation
  • Understanding Your Organization
  • Employee Engagement
  • Employee Relations
  • Introduction to Compensation
  • Legal Concepts that Impact Compensation
  • Designing a New Compensation Structure
  • Implementing, Administering, and Maintaining a Compensation System
  • Compensation Communication
  • Incentive Pay
  • Compensation for M&A and International Assignments
  • Introduction
  • What to Measure and How to Collect Data
  • Analyzing Data and Interpreting Results
  • Modelling for HR
  • Human Capital Maturity
  • Performance Expectations for HR Business Partners
  • Internal Consulting Skills
  • Business Acumen
  • Align Projects with Strategic Direction
  • Leadership Skills for HR Business Partners
  • Understanding Organizational Strategy in a Digital World
  • Formulating an HR Strategy for Future
  • Creating and Executing an HR Implementation Plan

Who Should Attend / Eligibility

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For Indian Participants : Graduates from a recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government) in any discipline

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For International Participants: Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution in their respective country

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Minimum of 1 year of professional work experience

Certificate

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A minimum of 80% attendance to the LIVE lectures of each course within the program is a prerequisite for the successful completion of this program. In the event that attendance to the live lectures falls below 50% for any given course, participants will be required to repeat the course. There are periodic evaluations built in throughout the duration of the course. These maybe in the form of a quiz, assignment, term papers, project, case studies, dissertation, or other objective/subjective assessments. The evaluations are designed to ensure continuous student engagement with the course and encourage learning.

About the Institute


The Indian Institute of Management Shillong, is a public, fully- autonomous business school located in the state of Meghalaya, India. Established in 2007 with the aim of providing quality management education in the north-eastern part of the country, IIM Shillong is the seventh IIM in India and has quickly risen to the ranks of a premier institution, thanks to its record of academic excellence, unique and innovative curriculum, and industry-oriented programmes.

Openness to new ideas, constant experimentation and intellectual freedom are the hallmarks of the institute of learning. IIM Shillong also promotes sustainability, which is also reflected through its annual international conference on sustainability. The institution offers postgraduate, doctoral and executive programmes in management education, across different specializations. The institute also offers programmes relevant to the needs of the local community and the state. IIM Shillong aims to create a body of responsible leaders who focus on sustainable business models.

IIM Shillong is a diverse and inclusive body, which attracts talents from different fields. It’s also a member of AACSB and EFMD Global- Accreditation bodies for business schools and business school programmes.

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