AIHR Recognitions and Accreditations

AIHR has earned global recognition and accreditation across multiple regions, further enhancing the learning experience for HR professionals worldwide. In this article, we'll walk you through AIHR's global and regional accreditations and explain how they benefit you as an HR professional.

Global Accreditations

AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR) is globally recognized by top HR institutions, allowing you to earn development credits and maintain certifications in line with industry standards.

1. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

  • If you hold the SHRM-CP℠ or SHRM-SCP℠ certifications, AIHR is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
  • You can earn PDCs by completing AIHR’s accredited programs to maintain your SHRM certification.

2. HR Certification Institute (HRCI®)

  • AIHR is an approved provider with HRCI, meaning you can earn recertification credits for your HRCI certification by completing our courses.
  • If you're HRCI-certified, you can take advantage of our accredited courses to earn the necessary credits to maintain your certification.

3. International Association for Human Resources Information Management (IHRIM)

  • IHRIM accredits specific AIHR programs focused on HR technology, systems, and analytics.
  • Completing the following IHRIM-accredited AIHR courses allows you to deepen your knowledge in HR technology and analytics:
    • HR Metrics & Dashboarding Certificate Program
    • People Analytics Certificate Program
    • Digital HR Certificate Program

Regional Accreditations

In addition to our global recognitions, AIHR holds several regional accreditations that benefit HR professionals in specific countries. Here’s a breakdown of the regional accreditations available:

Canada

AIHR has several key accreditations for HR professionals in Canada, offering the opportunity to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.

Singapore

  • IHRP (Institute for Human Resource Professionals)
    • AIHR is an accredited partner of IHRP, allowing you to earn CPD hours by completing AIHR’s courses.
    • As an IHRP member, you can use AIHR courses for CPD hours. To claim your CPD hours, submit your Letter of Appointment/Validation and program outline.

United Kingdom

AIHR is not an official partner of CIPD. However, CIPD members can use our self-directed learning courses to prepare for assessments required for obtaining a CIPD designation. While CIPD typically requires 20 hours of study from an accredited provider and 20 hours of self-directed learning, our courses can support the self-directed component, helping you meet the preparation requirements for your CIPD assessments.


You can visit this page to see the full breakdown of how many credits each program earns.

If you have any questions about AIHR’s accreditations or need assistance understanding how to claim your credits, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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