Certified Human Resource Consultant (CHRC)
About Course
The evolving nature of work, organizational complexity, regulatory pressures, and the growing demand for specialized people solutions have significantly increased the need for competent Human Resource Consultants in Kenya and across the region. Organizations increasingly rely on HR consultants to provide independent advisory services, diagnose HR challenges, design solutions, and support implementation across both public and private sectors.
Despite this demand, there is a notable gap in structured, competency-based, and nationally certified training for HR consultancy practice. Many practitioners enter consulting without adequate grounding in consulting methodology, ethics, client management, proposal development, and project execution.
Olympia College proposes to offer the Certified Human Resource Consultant (CHRC) program to bridge this gap by equipping HR professionals with practical consulting competencies aligned to HRMPEB’s Revised Curriculum – Human Resource Consultancy and Advisory and benchmarked against global HR consulting standards.
Program Objectives
- Equip HR professionals with practical competencies in HR consultancy and advisory services
- Develop skills in diagnosing organizational and HR challenges and designing evidence-based solutions
- Strengthen capacity in proposal writing, contracting, and client relationship management
- Promote ethical, professional, and compliant HR consulting practice
- Prepare candidates for certification through HRMPEB
Target Group
- HR professionals and managers
- HR consultants and independent practitioners
- Organization Development (OD) practitioners
- Business advisors with HR advisory responsibilities
- Public and private sector HR officers
Modes of Delivery
- Classroom-based
- Online (LMS-supported)
- Self-based learning (Private Candidate Scheme)
Duration: 3 months (12 weeks)
Week-by-Week Curriculum Structure
| Week | Module Title | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foundations of HR Consultancy | Nature, purpose, principles, scope, consultancy models, roles and competencies of HR consultants |
| 2 | HR Consulting Process | Entry and contracting, consultancy lifecycle, consulting diagnostics, termination and extension of assignments |
| 3 | Client Relationship Management | Consultant–client relationships, managing expectations, communication strategies, CRM tools |
| 4 | Managing an HR Consultancy Practice | Structure of a consultancy firm, roles and responsibilities, quality control, governance |
| 5 | Proposal Writing & Business Development | Proposal objectives, contents, development process, winning bids, consultancy pricing |
| 6 | Contracting & Legal Framework | Contract lifecycle, formation, vitiating factors, breach, remedies, limitation of actions |
| 7 | Ethics & Professional Standards | Code of ethics, consulting ethical standards, conflicts of interest, ethical dilemmas |
| 8 | HR Consulting Project Management | Project phases, team management, risk management, consulting project governance |
| 9 | HR Consulting Entrepreneurship | HR consultancy as a business, sources of finance, growth strategies, sustainability |
| 10 | ICT in HR Consultancy | e-HR solutions, HR analytics, dashboards, data mining, digital advisory tools |
| 11 | Emerging Issues & Trends | Contemporary HR consulting issues, future of work, regulatory and market trends |
| 12 | Capstone Practical | Execution of HR consulting engagements and presentation of final consultancy reports to external panel |
Capstone Practicals and Evaluation
- Each participant will be required to conduct an actual or simulated HR Consultancy Assignment as part of the capstone practical.
- Selection and assignment of client organizations or consulting cases shall be finalized by Week 3, enabling Olympia College to issue formal engagement or simulation letters where required.
- Participants will commence their consultancy engagements from Week 6 onwards, covering diagnosis, recommendations, and implementation planning.
- Each participant shall present their Consultancy Report and Advisory Recommendations before a panel comprising:
- HRMPEB representative(s)
- Industry HR consultant/expert
- Olympia College faculty representatives
Assessment and Certification
Assessment Structure
- Institution-Based & Online Learners
- Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA): 50%
- Final External Examination: 50% (HRMPEB)
- Private Candidates
- Final External Examination: 100% (HRMPEB)
Candidates who meet the examination and practical requirements shall be awarded the Certified Human Resource Consultant (CHRC) Certificate by HRMPEB.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:
- Provide professional HR consultancy and advisory services
- Diagnose organizational HR challenges and design practical solutions
- Prepare professional consultancy proposals and contracts
- Manage client relationships ethically and effectively
- Execute HR consulting projects and present advisory reports confidently
Program Inclusions and Value Proposition
The Certified Human Resource Consultant (CHRC) program is designed as an all-inclusive professional certification package that delivers both academic rigor and practical career value. Upon enrolment, participants benefit from the following:
- Nationally Recognized Certification – Award of the Certified Human Resource Consultant (CHRC) Certificate by the Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) upon successful completion of the program and examination requirements.
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Credits – Eligibility for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points for members of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), contributing to professional compliance and career advancement.
- Comprehensive Learning Resources – Full access to curated course materials, including learning notes, case studies, practical tools, templates, and reference resources to support both academic learning and real-world HR consulting practice.
- Faculty Mentorship and Academic Support – Direct access to experienced faculty members who provide personalized academic guidance, professional mentorship, and career advisory support throughout the duration of the program.
- Portfolio of Evidence (POE) Development – Structured development of a Portfolio of Evidence (POE) to support:
- Fulfilment of CHRC program requirements, and
- Potential progression toward Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) certification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway, subject to HRMPEB guidelines.
This integrated value proposition ensures that graduates of the CHRC program acquire not only a nationally recognized qualification, but also practical consulting competence, professional recognition, and clear pathways for career growth and advancement.
Tuition Fees
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Entry Qualifications
- Diploma in Human Resource Management or related field
- Relevant HR work experience and/or professional membership (where applicable)