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AIHR Launches Roleplays: An AI-Powered Tool To Train for Actual Workplace Situations
HR professionals can now rehearse high-stakes conversations inside their courses through realistic scenarios driven by AI.
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Eight New AI Courses Expand AIHR’s Learning Library
HR professionals can build practical AI skills fast, with short, hands-on courses now covering topics like AI agents, change management,...
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AIHR Introduces Personalized Learning Journeys
A new AI-powered feature lets HR professionals build a focused learning plan based on their goal, role, and experience, in...
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All 16 AIHR Certificate Programs Now Earn CPD Accreditation
CIPD members can now count AIHR certificate programs toward their continuing professional development requirements.
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Work for Humans: Building Sustainable Employee Experience Strategies
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Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR) is the global online learning platform that helps HR professionals and teams build the practical, strategic skills the modern HR function demands. Its 16+ certificate programs and 85+ courses span every HR domain, from AI in HR and people analytics to HR business partnering and organizational development. Members also have access to ready-to-use templates, tools, and hands-on labs to apply what they learn at work, as well as a global HR community.
AIHR is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs). Its programs are also eligible for HRCI, HRPA, CPHR, and ATD credits, and CPD-accredited by CPD UK, allowing CIPD members to record AIHR programs as verified Continuing Professional Development.
Through these programs, AIHR helps HR professionals and organizations worldwide build the skills the modern HR function demands. Learn more at aihr.com.
Key facts about AIHR
Full company name: Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR)
Company description: An online learning platform for HR professionals and teams
Founded: 2016
Headquarters: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Founders: Nando Steenhuis and Erik van Vulpen
Reach: 85,000+ HR professionals trained across 180+ countries
Business clients: 420+ organizations
Recognition: Recognized by SHRM (to offer PDCs), HRCI, HRPA, CPHR, and ATD; CPD-accredited by CPD UK
Website: aihr.com
Media contact: [email protected]
About the founders
AIHR was co-founded in 2016 by Nando Steenhuis and Erik van Vulpen with a shared goal: to move the HR profession forward and equip HR professionals worldwide with modern, relevant skills.
Nando Steenhuis is the CEO of AIHR and is driven by building meaningful products from the ground up. He co-founded AIHR to help HR professionals develop in-demand skills, grow in their day-to-day work, and advance their careers. Today, he leads the company as it serves HR professionals in 180+ countries.
Erik van Vulpen is a globally recognized thought leader in AI in HR, digital HR, and people analytics, and a frequent conference speaker on learning and upskilling. He is the author of The Basic Principles of People Analytics and AIHR’s annual HR Trends Report. His focus on HR upskilling and innovation has shaped AIHR into a learning hub used by HR professionals worldwide.
