Ready to take your career to new heights?

Enrol before 8 April 2024 to join the second trimester, starting on 13 May 2024.

Get started on your HR Certification journey in three simple steps

If you have any questions about the program or the enrolment process, please contact AHRI Student Support or call 1300 811 880 for assistance.

Confirm you meet the eligibility requirements

  • You have 5+ years of professional people management experience (or 2+ years for recent HR graduates); and
  • You hold an active AHRI professional membership (MAHRI or above). Not an AHRI member? Sign up today

Check if you qualify to receive learning credits

AHRI’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) pathways offer students credits towards the outcomes of the APC program for prior learning and experience.

Apply for skills recognition to find out if you are eligible to fast track your studies.

Plan your schedule of study

The APC Program is offered in a trimester format and students can select to complete each of the four learning units by virtual workshop or distance (independent) learning.

Download the program guide for more information, then you are ready to enrol in your first learning unit.

How AHRI is supporting your learning:

AHRI has committed to subsidising APC enrolment fees in 2024 to encourage and support the professionalisation of the HR industry. This is a limited offer, so make sure you make the most of it.

APC enrolment dates for 2024

It is recommended students undertake no more than one unit at a time, and all four units of the program must be completed within four years of commencement.

UNITS 1, 2 & 3

Trimester

Enrolments close

Trimester start

Trimester ends

1

 11 Dec 2023

11/12/23

8 Jan 2024

8/1/24

1 Apr 2024

1/4/24

2

8 Apr 2024

8/4/24

13 May 2024

13/5/24

29 Jul 2024

29/7/24

3

28 Aug 2024

28/8/24

9 Sep 2024

9/4/24

16 Dec 2024

16/12/24

UNIT 4

Trimester

Enrolments close

Trimester start

Trimester ends

1

 11 Dec 2023

11/12/23

8 Jan 2024

8/1/24

5 Aug 2024

5/8/24

2

8 Apr 2024

8/4/24

13 May 2024

13/5/24

2 Dec 2024

2/12/24

3

28 Aug 2024

28/8/24

9 Sep 2024

9/4/24

21 Apr 2025

21/4/25

Note: Workshop dates are confirmed one week prior to course commencement.

Enrol now for trimester two

Enrolments close 11.59pm
Monday 8 April 2024

Enrol now for trimester 2

Enrolments close 11.59pm
Monday 8 April 2024
Unit 1: The strategic HR professional

Virtual Workshop

6 May 2024 — 29 July 2024

$1200

Unit 1: The strategic HR professional

DISTANCE (INDEPENDENT)

6 May 2024 — 29 July 2024

$600

Unit 2: The HR organisational environment

Virtual Workshop

6 May 2024 — 29 July 2024

$1200

Unit 2: The HR organisational environment

DISTANCE (INDEPENDENT)

6 May 2024 — 29 July 2024

$600

Unit 3: Workforce design, development and performance

Virtual Workshop

6 May 2024 — 29 July 2024

$1200

Unit 3: Workforce design, development and performance

DISTANCE (INDEPENDENT)

6 May 2024 — 29 July 2024

$600

Unit 4 Capstone: Applied project in organisational capability

Virtual Workshop

6 May 2024 — 2 December 2024

$1200

Unit 4 Capstone: Applied project in organisational capability

DISTANCE (INDEPENDENT)

6 May 2024 — 2 December 2024

$600

Terms and Conditions

  • Fees are not subject to the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) as this is a GST-free education program.
  • The program fees published are subject to change. Additional fees such as student services and amenities are shown in the Program Information Guide.
  • An administration fee will be charged to students withdrawing or deferring from the APC program. Please view the APC Fees and Refund Policy for more details.

“I found the certification program gave me skills to provide a stronger evidence base for decision making and contemporary thinking across the HR lifecycle. The work-based project was a highlight and developed my skills around influencing and project management.”

Jade Cordell CPHR, HR Business Partner, National Indigenous Australians Agency.

Get your employer’s buy-in

Looking for support from your employer to undertake AHRI’s APC program – be that financial support or time off to study? This template letter will help you start the conversation.