Short answer: for freshers, early-career HR and experienced professionals, CCHRP (International HRM) is the fastest and most affordable route to an HR job in India, the Gulf, Europe, the US or anywhere in the world: 4 to 6 months, ₹60,000, hands-on HR software training and placement support. SHRM-CP and CIPD are strong credentials to add once you are working in HR, and an MBA in HR suits those who want a two-year degree.
Why students choose CCHRP
- Job-ready in 4 to 6 months. An MBA takes 2 years and CIPD Level 5 typically 12 to 16 months. CCHRP gets you interview-ready in a fraction of the time.
- Affordable. ₹60,000 covers training, software practice and career support, a fraction of a full-time MBA (₹3–10 lakh) or CIPD Level 5 (₹1.5 lakh or more).
- Built for HR careers worldwide. International recruitment law, compliance and HR policy for India, the Gulf, Europe, the US and beyond, including UAE and Qatar labour law topics. SHRM and CIPD focus mainly on US and UK practice.
- Hands-on HR software. Practise on the academy's HRMS, AI-integrated ATS and AI-integrated HRIS, the kind of tools HR teams use every day.
- Taught by working HR managers. Industry mentors from established companies bring real workplace practice into every class.
- Career support built in. Professional CV writing, interview preparation and placement assistance through 100+ hiring partners.
- For freshers and experienced professionals. Open to anyone with a degree, MBA or diploma, or HR work experience at any level. No HR job needed to start.
- Study your way. Classroom, live online or hybrid, so you can join from anywhere in India or abroad.
*Figures reported by HR International Academy.
CCHRP vs SHRM vs CIPD vs MBA in HR at a glance
| CCHRP (International HRM) ★ | SHRM-CP | CIPD Level 5 | MBA in HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarded by | CCHRP Awarding Body, New Delhi | Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), USA | Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), UK | A UGC-recognised university |
| What it is | Practical, trainer-led HR certification course | Exam-based professional certification | Professional diploma, assessed by assignments | Postgraduate degree |
| Duration | 4 to 6 months | Self-paced preparation, then one exam | Typically 12 to 16 months | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Fees (approx.) | ₹60,000 (Indian students); US$699 (international) | About US$400–600 for exam and application, plus prep | Commonly ₹1.5 lakh or more through approved centres | From ₹70,000 (online, via our partner universities); ₹3–10 lakh full-time at many private colleges |
| Eligibility | Any degree, MBA or diploma, or HR work experience at any level | No degree or HR job required to sit the exam | Set by the centre; aimed at people in or moving into HR roles | Any bachelor's degree (often 50%+); entrance test for full-time |
| How you study | Classroom, live online or hybrid | Self-study or a prep course | CIPD-approved centres, often online | Campus, online or distance |
| Indian and Gulf HR practice | Yes: international recruitment law, compliance, Gulf labour law topics | No (US-based) | No (UK-based) | Varies by university |
| Hands-on HR software | Yes: HRMS, AI-integrated ATS and HRIS | No | Not part of the qualification | Varies |
| Placement support | Yes: CV writing, interview preparation, 100+ hiring partners | None | Depends on the centre | Varies |
| Best for | Freshers, early-career HR and experienced professionals who want an HR job in India, the Gulf, Europe, the US or anywhere in the world | HR professionals at multinationals | Experienced HR professionals targeting UK or global employers | Long-term management careers |
Fees for SHRM, CIPD and other universities are indicative and change often. Check the official websites before you decide.
Start your HR career in 4 to 6 months
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Explore CCHRP WhatsApp a counsellorCCHRP (International HRM): the practical route into HR
CCHRP (International HRM) is a job-oriented HR certification awarded by the CCHRP Awarding Body, New Delhi. Instead of only preparing you for an exam, it trains you to do the job: recruitment, onboarding, payroll and compliance, HR policies and international HRM, practised on real HR software under trainers who work as HR managers in established companies.
- Duration: 4 to 6 months
- Fee: ₹60,000 for Indian students, US$699 for international students
- Who can join: anyone with a degree, MBA or diploma, or HR work experience at any level
- Awarded by: CCHRP Awarding Body, New Delhi
- Study mode: classroom, live online or hybrid
- Your journey: enquire, interview, register, assessment, schedule, training, online test, certificate
Prefer a broader postgraduate-level diploma? The Professional Diploma in HRM (PDHRM) runs for 6 months at ₹60,000.
SHRM-CP
SHRM-CP (SHRM Certified Professional) is awarded by the Society for Human Resource Management in the USA. It is an exam, not a taught course: you prepare on your own or with a prep provider, then sit a computer-based exam in one of SHRM's testing windows. You keep the credential by earning professional development credits every three years.
How CCHRP compares: SHRM-CP is widely known among multinationals, but it follows US practice, is paid in US dollars, and gives you no trainer, no HR software practice and no placement help. Many professionals take CCHRP first to get hired, then add SHRM-CP later.
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma
CIPD is the UK's professional body for HR and people development. The Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is studied through CIPD-approved centres, typically over 12 to 16 months, is assessed by written assignments, and leads to Associate membership of CIPD.
How CCHRP compares: CIPD is well regarded internationally and builds strategic HR thinking, but it is UK-focused, costs more and takes about three times as long. It suits people who already work in HR. CCHRP gets freshers job-ready first.
MBA in HR
An MBA in HR is a two-year postgraduate degree. Full-time programmes usually need an entrance test such as CAT, XAT, MAT or CMAT; online and distance MBAs are more flexible. For online or distance study, check that the university is approved by UGC-DEB.
How CCHRP compares: an MBA is a valuable long-term degree, but many programmes are theory-heavy. CCHRP adds the practical payroll, compliance and HR software skills recruiters look for, and many students combine the two. HR International Academy also offers an MBA in HR (from ₹70,000) and a BBA in HR (from ₹59,000) through 12 partner universities.
Which should you choose?
| Your situation | Best fit |
|---|---|
| Fresher, want an HR job in India within months | CCHRP (International HRM) |
| Want an HR job in the Gulf, Europe, the US or elsewhere abroad | CCHRP (International HRM) |
| Want the fastest, most affordable route with placement support | CCHRP (International HRM) |
| Already in HR at a multinational, want a global credential | SHRM-CP or CIPD Level 5, after building practical skills |
| Need a degree for promotions or a management-trainee role | MBA in HR, ideally with CCHRP for practical skills |
| Working in HR, want to specialise | HR Analytics or SAP SuccessFactors |
For more help, read our guides on the best HR course for beginners in India, HR course fees and salaries and UAE and Qatar labour law for HR.
Official sources
- SHRM certification (shrm.org)
- CIPD qualifications (cipd.org)
- UGC-DEB approved universities for online and distance degrees
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