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HR Graduate Certification

  • Human Resource
Next Intake: 29 May 2025 (Thu)
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  • SkillsFuture
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Next course starts on
29 May 2025 (Thu) See Full Schedule
Fee
SGD12,208* (as low as SGD1,422.40 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

2 days per module; from 9am–6pm

Level
Basic

Who Should Attend

Pre-requisites

Participants should:

  • have a degree from a recognised university; and
  • have minimum 2 years of working experience in HR/OD related roles; and
  • currently a HR/OD practitioner in a private or public sector organisation
     

Participants’ Profiles (Intake 1 to 13)

Overview

A practice oriented programme for HR practitioners and executives to deepen their knowledge and skills in the discipline

As Asia becomes the economic powerhouse of the world, and globalisation brings enterprises to this continent to capitalise on its growth, it is imminent that corporations not only compete on business grounds but also, for talented employees. Changing nature of work preferences, increasing expectation of the workforce, as well as changes to national policies on the labour market have posed greater challenges to HR professionals. More organisations are feeling the growing importance to establish and maintain an effective and affordable strategy for attracting, engaging and retaining employees. This HR Graduate Certification is a modular programme that is practice oriented and focused for HR practitioners to deepen their knowledge and skills in the discipline so as to develop a viable HR strategy for the present time.

Topic/Structure

  • HR Graduate Certification - Talent Acquisition 
  • HR Graduate Certification - Learning and Development
  • HR Graduate Certification - Talent Management and Succession Planning
  • HR Graduate Certification - Rewards (Compensation & Benefits)
  • HR Graduate Certification - Performance Evaluation & Management
  • HR Graduate Certification - Strategic HR
  • HR Graduate Certification - HR Business Partnering 

Assessment

Participants have to meet a minimum attendance rate of 75% and have to complete all assessment(s) required by the course. Only upon meeting the minimum attendance and passing the assessment will participants be issued a Certificate of Completion.

Participants who fail the assessment will be given a chance for re-assessment at a fee of SGD100.00 (excluding prevailing GST). Each participant is allowed 1 re-assessment. The re-assessment has to be taken within 7 calendar days from the end of the course date. It will be held on a weekday specified by SMU Academy and conducted during office hours. Please note that re-assessment fees are not supported by SSG Funding.

Participants who meet the minimum attendance rate but do not achieve a pass for the assessment will be issued a Certificate of Participation.

Participants are required to bring their laptop to access the course materials, class exercises and individual assessment(s).

In order to be awarded with HR Graduate Certification, participants are required to complete all 7 modules within 2 years.

For participants who begin their first HR Graduate Certification module in 2023, please note that full certification will only be awarded upon completing 7 modules within 2 years. 

For participants who have started their first module earlier than 2023, full certification will be awarded upon completing 6 modules (Module 1-6 only) within 2 years. These participants are also welcomed to take the additional Module 7 within the candidature period of 2 years. The full certification (if it has not been awarded already), in this case, will reflect all 7 modules. 

Calculate Programme Fee

Click here for more infomation about SkillsFuture Credits (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)
For PSEA - Available only for Singapore Citizen below 31 (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)

Total Program Fee: SGD0.00

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$3,662.40

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$1,422.40

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$3,662.40

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$1,422.40

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$1,422.40

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$1,422.40

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$12,208

(No Funding)

$12,208

(No Funding)

$12,208

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).

Workfare Skills Support Scheme

From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

Company Sponsored

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

  • Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
  • Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
  • Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
  • Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here. 

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

Absentee Payroll

Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:

AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)

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Testimonials

All were very beneficial! Very easy to relate to and comprehend.
S. Logamathi
HR Manager
MINDEF
The most wholesome training on L&D ever. Very well outlined and complete.
Melvin Lau
Senior HR Executive
HSL Constructor
The energy and curiosity dynamics in this class is great! Interactions was easy and participants came with open mind to learn and share.
Wendy Wong
Assistant Director
National Council of Social Service
Absolutely delighted. I paid $4k for a course by another HR training provider which I decided was a waste of my time after 2 days. This course was enriching and had a good group of sharers.
Anne Tan
Manager
Tetra Pak South East Asia
I was looking for a HR course that would not take too long to complete. This programme is ideal because I can take few modules over six months. I am not just looking for a certificate; what I want is practical HR skills and knowledge to improve myself. In terms of reputation and content, SMU stands out in all respects.
Lee Wei Wei
Deputy Director, HR
National Library Board
I have discovered many management tools that I can’t wait to apply in practice.
Krystian Oppenheim
Rewards &amp; Performance Consultant, Central &amp; Eastern Europe
Aon Hewitt
A very good programme with experienced trainer that is willing to impart knowledge.
Ivy Neo
Deputy Director, HR Shared Services &amp; Systems
Singapore Sports Council
The programme gives me necessary tools to perform my job. SMU has been very good in facilitating learning.
Henry Garciso
Senior Executive, Corporate Services
MSIG Holdings (Asia) Pte Ltd
Learning best practices and current trend in performance evaluation and management. It caters to mid-career and HR professionals learning gaps and programme structure suits the busy schedule.
Sharon Ho
HR &amp; Business Senior Manager
ConocoPhillips Asia Ventures Pte Ltd
Well organised. Well recommended.
Joyce Tsai
Director
Trimax Connections

Additional Details

Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) Accreditation

The Talent Acquisition and Talent Management & Succession Planning modules have been accredited by IHRP. For more information on IHRP and IHRP Certification, please visit https://www.ihrp.sg/



Programme Registration

Registrants are required to submit the following supporting documents via the registration system at the point of registration:

  1. Degree certificate (scanned copy); and
  2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (stating HR work experience); and
  3. Any other supporting documents e.g. company's recommendation letter

*Applications will be reviewed by our Programme Admissions Committee. The decision made by the committee is final and no request to review the decision or reveal the considerations leading to the decision would be entertained.

 

Certified Professional Business Manager (CPBM)

This programme is part of Certified Professional Business Manager. Participants who successfully complete 6 courses/modules with a minimum of 15 training days, from a list of qualifying programmes (terms and conditions apply) within 5 years will receive the Certified Professional Business Manager (CPBM). For example:

Please click here for CPBM details and list of qualifying programmes.

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