– Natalie C., HR Business Partner
BCHRL pushed me beyond compliance and into true systems-level HR strategy. I now approach policy and DEI with sharper alignment and clarity.
National Board for Leadership Certification
Board-Certification. Human Resources Leadership
$675.00
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About This Certification
The Board-Certification in Human Resource Leadership (BCHRL) is designed for HR professionals, people leaders, and workforce strategists navigating today’s evolving talent landscape. This certification helps you lead with integrity, design inclusive policies, and build resilient, high-performing organizations.It integrates HR strategy, compliance, ethics, DEI, and governance — positioning you to shape workplace systems that are both agile and accountable.
Recommended for: HR Directors, People Leaders, DEI Officers, Talent Strategists, L&D Managers, and Executive Business Partners
Evaluate and validate your ability to lead human resources functions with strategic foresight, legal compliance, and a focus on organizational excellence. Through scenario-based assessments and portfolio submissions, you’ll demonstrate mastery in:
- Strategic HR Leadership & Workforce Planning – Develop long-term HR strategies, align workforce planning with business goals, and apply workforce analytics for success.
- Talent Acquisition & Retention – Design recruitment strategies, enhance onboarding, and implement retention programs to secure top talent.
- Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution – Resolve workplace disputes, foster positive employee relations, and ensure compliance with labor laws and policies.
- HR Compliance & Legal Framework – Enforce ethical HR policies, uphold corporate governance, and ensure adherence to employment laws.
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership – Implement DEI initiatives, promote an inclusive culture, and measure progress using best practices.
- Organizational Culture & Employee Development – Build leadership pipelines, design learning programs, and create high-performance workplace cultures.
Assessment Framework
You will complete a four-component portfolio based assessment applied leadership assessment, focused on real-world performance:
- Situational Judgment & Decision Making. Tests your response to ethical, legal, and cultural HR scenarios requiring strategic judgment.
- Professional Leadership. Documents your prior work in people leadership, policy development, or talent strategy.
- Leadership Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement. Assesses how you align executives, HR teams, and diverse stakeholders in people-first governance.
- Performance & Impact Assessment. Assesses your leadership approach, focused on workforce systems and strategic alignment.
Education: Undergraduate Degree
Experience: 3+ years in HR leadership (workforce planning, DEI, talent development).
Training: 50 hours of HR leadership training (workforce planning, HR governance, strategic leadership).
Alternative Pathway:
- Military: E-7+ (or equivalent) with personnel management experience.
- Professional: 5+ years in HR leadership, workforce development, or DEI management.
Program Costs & Payment Options
Certification Path
Cost (Full / Member)
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Core Certification
$675 / $540
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Core + Specialization
$999 / $750
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Core/Spec/Learning Path
$1,598 / $1,199
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Add-On: Specialization Modules
Enhance your certification with a targeted specialization module in one of five domains. Specialization modules are optional but strongly recommended to tailor your learning to your sector.
Specialization
Details
Strategic Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition
Drive recruitment, retention, and future workforce strategies to build high-performing teams.
Assessed Domains: Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, and Succession Strategy
HR Analytics & People Data Science
Leverage data-driven insights to optimize HR performance and predict workforce trends.
Assessed Domains: HR Metrics, Data Science in HR, and Predictive Workforce Analytics
DEI Leadership
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a more inclusive and high-impact organization.
Assessed Domains: DEI Strategy, Bias Mitigation, and Inclusive Leadership
Employee Experience & Organizational Culture
Enhance engagement, leadership development, and workplace culture for long-term success.
Assessed Domains: Employee Experience Design, Culture Transformation, and Leadership Engagement
HR Compliance & Employment Law
Navigate legal frameworks, mitigate risks, and ensure regulatory HR compliance.
Assessed Domains: Employment Law, HR Risk Strategy, and Compliance Frameworks
Pricing & Options
* Membership includes: certification discounts, 1 free retake/year, quarterly coaching, research access
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