Ready to take your career to new heights?
Enrol before 11 December 2023 to join the first trimester, starting on 8 January 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
Apply for skills recognition to find out if you are eligible to fast track your studies.
Plan your schedule of study
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 one
Unit 1: The strategic HR professional
Virtual Workshop
08 January 2024 — 01 April 2024
$1200
Unit 1: The strategic HR professional
DISTANCE (INDEPENDENT)
08 January 2024 — 01 April 2024
$600
Unit 2: The HR organisational environment
Virtual Workshop
08 January 2024 — 01 April 2024
$1200
Unit 2: The HR organisational environment
DISTANCE (INDEPENDENT)
08 January 2024 — 01 April 2024
$600
Unit 3: Workforce design, development and performance
Virtual Workshop
08 January 2024 — 01 April 2024
$1200
Unit 3: Workforce design, development and performance
DISTANCE (INDEPENDENT)
08 January 2024 — 01 April 2024
$600
Unit 4 Capstone: Applied project in organisational capability
Virtual Workshop
08 January 2024 – 05 August 2024
$1200
Unit 4 Capstone: Applied project in organisational capability
DISTANCE (INDEPENDENT)
08 January 2024 – 05 August 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.

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