The Core HRM Professional Development Framework
The Core HRM Programmes at CIPM Sri Lanka represent the definitive pathway to professional competency in human resource management. These qualifications progress systematically from foundational knowledge through to the prestigious Chartered Qualification in HRM (CQHRM), establishing the comprehensive competency framework that has defined professional excellence for over six decades.
Foudation Course in HRM ( FCHRM )
Start strong with the essentials. Explore how HR fits into business, learn to plan and resource talent, and practice real interview and office skills. Perfect for school leavers with O/L six passes who want a fast, practical introduction to HR.
You will:
- Understand the business environment and HR’s role
- Learn the basics of organization design, HR planning, and resourcing
- Practice interviews, communication, and workplace discipline
- Get familiar with HR law and build your personal value
Advanced Certificate in HRM (ACHRM)
Turn fundamentals into job-ready capability. Build confidence across core HR processes, professionalism, and leadership basics while preparing for the Diploma.
Who it’s for:
- FCHRM completers, A/L holders, working professionals with O/L plus experience, or those following other professional qualifications
You will:
- Deepen core HR knowledge from job analysis to employee relations
- Practice recruitment, induction, reward basics, and H&S
- Grow leadership, ethics, and personal branding
- Get introduced to performance, digitalization, and change
Diploma in Professional HRM (DPHRM)
Go hands-on with applied HR. Connect policy to practice, navigate employment law, and manage end-to-end HR operations with a stronger grasp of business.
Who it’s for:
- ACHRM completers, undergraduates, executives, managers, or professionals with recognized qualifications and experience
You will:
- Build HR operations mastery from policies to performance
- Lead recruitment, reward, ER and IR with confidence
- Strengthen business skills, entrepreneurship, and communication
- Engage with HRIS, digital challenges, and the changing world of work
Chartered Intermediate in HRM (CIHRM)
Shift from operational to strategic. Integrate HR with finance, operations, and sustainability while developing leadership presence and evidence-based decision making.
Who it’s for:
- DPHRM/DHRM graduates, MBA/MSc holders with HR exposure, experienced HR practitioners, public sector officers, undergraduates, and graduates with HR experience
You will:
- Elevate to strategic HRM, resourcing, and performance
- Apply finance, marketing, operations, and project management
- Lead wellbeing, governance, and Green HRM initiatives
- Build coaching, research, and change capabilities for impact
Diploma in Professional HRM (DPHRM)
Go hands-on with applied HR. Connect policy to practice, navigate employment law, and manage end-to-end HR operations with a stronger grasp of business.
Who it’s for:
- ACHRM completers, undergraduates, executives, managers, or professionals with recognized qualifications and experience
You will:
- Build HR operations mastery from policies to performance
- Lead recruitment, reward, ER and IR with confidence
- Strengthen business skills, entrepreneurship, and communication
- Engage with HRIS, digital challenges, and the changing world of work
