You can apply to commence your Senior Leaders Pathway to Certification at any time. AHRI will advise the closing dates for completed applications to be submitted based on the National Certification Council (NCC) quarterly meeting cycle. Applicants will be advised which meeting their application will be submitted to and be notified of certification outcomes following the meeting.

Yes. The three SLP modes enable HR professionals without access to recent case study materials to apply for certification, and allows applicants to select the mode that suits their preferred working style. The assessment provides for both HR specialists and generalists to undertake certification in a way that is reflective of their skills, knowledge, and expertise.

There is no set timeline for candidates to complete their submissions. The Senior Leaders Pathway has been designed to reflect the existing knowledge and capability of senior HR leaders and therefore there is no coursework required. Each SLP mode is structured in a different way, and you choose which one will work best for you. The National Certification Council (NCC) oversees all submissions and meet four times a year. Once your submission is completed and assessed, your application will be reviewed at the next sitting of the NCC.

Depending on the mode you select, an application might take anywhere from a day or so through to a number of weeks to prepare and present. You can schedule your certification journey into your available time. The AHRI team will be available to support you throughout if/when you need it.

The Australian HR Capability Framework details the knowledge, behaviours and skills required by HR practitioners and recognised by employers as ‘best practice’. The Framework gives HR professionals a guide as to the expectations of the level or seniority i.e. Early career, mid-career, senior leader and fellow etc. The SLP is designed for senior leaders to demonstrate the capabilities set out in the framework for those operating at senior level in driving HR strategy and elevating the HR practices of your organisation and teams. The HR Capability Framework is linked to a Skills Analysis Tool which can help in identifying any further learning or capability gaps. We recommend you take the time to complete the tool before submitting your SLP application.

Both 2 modes are $1600 each. Education is excluded from GST, and you may be able to claim your study as a tax deduction. AHRI has structured the SLP pricing model as a flat rate across all 2 modules – irrespective of the level of student and assessor time requirement to encourage participants to choose the module which best reflects their commitment and approach.

Education fees are GST exempt, and, if applicable, you may be eligible to claim the Senior Leaders Pathway as a tax deduction. Please note, candidates who do not achieve certification are not eligible for a refund.