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HR Business Partner 2.0

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Strategic HR business partners are the new power players in modern organizations, translating business goals into people strategies. Success demands equal parts business acumen and HR expertise, with a proactive mindset to turn both into results. The HR Business Partner 2.0 Certificate Program is designed to help HR professionals claim a seat at the table with strategic HRBP competencies, including customer centricity, data literacy, employee experience, and AI skills.
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Boost your business acumen to link HR strategy to business outcomes
Develop core HRBP competencies across consulting, HR metrics, and AI fluency
Apply employee experience techniques to improve interactions with the business
Build influence and credibility as a trusted strategic HR business partner

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27 hours of learning
Becoming a Strategic HR Business Partner
Beginner
3 modules
• 6 lessons
• 1 hours
Think strategically, act with impact, and lead with confidence.
Uncover the foundations of effective HR business partnering. This course helps you to distinguish strategic HR from operational execution to drive business value. Learn how to connect people strategy directly to business outcomes, speak the language of leaders, and bridge people and performance to deliver solutions.
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✓Connect HR strategy to business results and drive measurable impact.
✓Build credibility and influence to act as a trusted advisor to leaders.
✓Deliver strategic HR solutions using human insight and commercial acumen.
✓Develop a future-ready mindset to succeed as an HR Business Partner.
MODULE #1
Understanding the HRBP Role
MODULE #2
Core Capabilities of a Great HRBP
MODULE #3
The Future-Ready HRBP
Understanding Business Strategy
Intermediate
2 modules
• 9 lessons
• 5 hours
Customer-Centric HR
Beginner
1 module
• 6 lessons
• 2 hours
HR Consulting Skills
Beginner
4 modules
• 11 lessons
• 3 hours
Driving HR Impact with Metrics, Dashboards, and OKRs
Intermediate
4 modules
• 14 lessons
• 7 hours
Driving the Employee Experience
Beginner
2 modules
• 10 lessons
• 4 hours
Building Influence and Credibility as an HRBP
Beginner
1 module
• 5 lessons
• 2 hours
AI Tutorials for HR Business Partners
Beginner
2 modules
• 11 lessons
• 1 hours
Capstone Project
Project
• 2 hours

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Strategic vs. Operational HR Cheat Sheet
Discover the differences between strategic and operational HR in this cheat sheet.
From Reactive to Strategic HR: A Behavioral Guide
Elevate your credibility as an HR professional with seven essential mindset shifts.
Business Model Canvas Template
Understand the operating context of your own business.
Strategy Preparation Pack
Grab-and-go slide templates to incorporate into strategy presentations.
Customer Journey Mapping Template
Map out the experiences of HR's key customers, pin point key touchpoints, and uncover pain points.
Business Context Canvas
Recognize practical ways to gather, validate, and synthesize business information.
Stakeholder Management Template
Map stakeholders based on their influence and interest in the consulting process.
Measurement Framework Template
Track key metrics across the employee lifecycle.
KPI Tree Template
Connect your HR initiatives to real business impact.
Template Prioritization Matrix
Categorize your assumptions about possible experiences and decide which ones you want to prioritize.
Toolkit: Designing & Testing the Desired Experience
Map the experience, develop a criteria guide for MVE, and sign off the prototype.
SCARF Diagnostic Guidebook
Use the SCARF model to analyze and predict stakeholder behavior and maximize influence potential.
Strategic Influencing Toolkit
Learn trust-building strategies and language patterns for different scenarios.
AI Use Cases for HRBPs
Learn how AI can support you in preparing and running more productive meetings, crafting better messages, and analyzing information to guide business decisions.
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Why should I enroll in this HR Business Partner 2.0 Certification Program?

You are looking to increase your impact on business results by becoming a trusted partner and contributing to solving critical business challenges. The HR Business Partner 2.0 program teaches you practical skills to become a strategic and influential partner of the business. After completing the online training, you'll have become a business partner who has the skills, insights, and influence to achieve business goals and drive strategic decision-making.

What is the difference between the HR Business Partner 2.0 Certificate Program and the HR Consulting Certificate Program?

The two programs are designed for different stages of growth.

The HR Business Partner Certificate Program is the ideal starting point for mid-level HR professionals ready to move beyond tactical work and build credibility as strategic partners. It helps you understand the business, influence stakeholders, and earn your seat at the table.

The HR Consulting Certificate Program is the next step in that journey. Designed for senior HR professionals, it builds on your strategic foundation and gives you the tools to consult at the highest level of the business, solving complex challenges, leading strategic transformation, and shaping both HR and business strategy.

These programs are intentionally designed to work in succession:

  • First, build your strategic foundation as an HR Business Partner.
  • Then, grow into a confident HR consultant with the tools, structure, and credibility to lead at the top.

Which certification is best for HRBPs?

The HRBP certification that’s best for you depends on a number of things, from your current level of HR experience to the reason you want to be certified. To help you choose, here are a few of the criteria you should consider when selecting a program:

  • Strengthens your strategic business impact
  • Enhances your consulting and influencing capabilities
  • Builds your confidence with data and analytics
  • Aligns with your continuing professional development needs
  • Provides recognition through a credible certificate 
  • Fits your schedule and learning style

If your goal is to grow from an operational HR role into a strategic business partner, an online, globally recognized program such as AIHR’s HR Business Partner 2.0 Certificate Program offers one of the most complete and practical pathways available today.

How do I become a certified HR Business Partner?

To become a certified HR Business Partner, it’s important to start with foundational HR experience. Next, choose a certification program that fits your goals, budget, and learning style. 

Enroll and complete the required learning modules, case studies, and assessments to earn your certificate. Professional development like AIHR’s HR Business Partner 2.0 Certificate Program offer flexible online formats so that you can complete the course work on your own terms. Once certified, showcase your credential on LinkedIn and start applying your new skills immediately. Even if your title isn’t HR Business Partner, you can use everything you’ve learned to be a strategic HR partner to the business in your current role! 

Last but not least, make sure you continue developing through ongoing learning. Top HRBPs stay current in areas like people analytics, digital HR, and AI-driven workforce strategy.

Is there a fixed schedule?

No. This program is 100% online and self-paced! When you learn and how much time you spend each day, week, or month is up to you. In total, you will need to invest approximately 35 hours to finish the program and obtain your certificate.

How long do I have access to the program?

In total, you will have 12 months of access to the student portal, all lessons, and learning materials. On average, members complete their (first) program in 3 - 4 months.

Is this program the right fit for me?

If you’re not sure if this program is the right fit, we are here to help you determine which program is the right fit for your goals and needs! Simply talk to one of our admissions advisors or send them an email at [email protected].

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4.0Tze Ling Gladys Cheung from Hong Kong,Hong Kong
The program is systematic and relevant. A good reminder to link HR to business objectives. Some of the information seems not up to date so good to know that a new version is available.
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5.0Kiran Gangavane from Davorlim,India
very well curated program.
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4.0Ulrika Lind from Edsbyn,Sweden
As an HR business partner, I understand the value of my strategic role in achieving corporate objectives. This course has helped me recognize the significant changes we are facing. New technologies will impact us, and in order to add value, I need to actively address the issues that arise from these changes. While I don’t necessarily need to be a data expert, I understand that it’s crucial to grasp the need for transformation, how it affects our organization, and the ways I can drive change with the support of data and insights.
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4.0Aishath Reema Ibrahim from Male,Maldives
Overall very informative and relevant, however could include the content to be more interesting and engaging
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