Sri Lanka’s standard for HR excellence
Since 1959, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (incorporated by Act of Parliament No. 24 of 1976) has been Sri Lanka’s sole provider of Chartered qualifications in Human Resource Management. For over 65 years, CIPM has set the national benchmark for HR education and professional development, upholding the competencies and professional standards that define the discipline.
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Professional Development Pathways
Join the ranks of Sri Lanka’s most distinguished HR practitioners through our established pathways to professional recognition.
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Institutional Excellence
Access the comprehensive framework of qualifications that has shaped Sri Lanka’s HR leadership for over six decades.
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Programs Section
Core HR Programs
Foundational Professional Development
Sri Lanka’s definitive pathway to Chartered status in HRM. Build core competencies recognized by the profession globally.
Specialized Programs
Advanced Professional Specialization
Pursue specialized expertise within defined areas of HR practice, building upon the foundational knowledge that distinguishes the profession.
Training Programs
Continuous Professional Enhancement
Engage in structured development initiatives designed to refine and expand your professional capabilities within the evolving landscape of human resource management.
CIPM Pathway
The Professional Progression Framework:
FCHRM
Foundation Course in HRM
ACHRM
Advanced Certificate in HRM
DPHRM
Diploma in Professional HRM
CIHRM
Chartered Intermediate HRM
CQHRM
Chartered Qualification in HRM
Where professional distinction takes form
As Sri Lanka’s institutional cornerstone of human resource education, CIPM Sri Lanka has consistently maintained the highest standards of professional development since its establishment in 1959. Our enduring commitment to excellence continues to shape the nation’s HR landscape, ensuring that each generation of practitioners upholds the professional standards that define competent human resource management.
Professional Development Pathways
Professional Development Programs for Employees
Build job‑ready HR skills through structured learning that fits your schedule. Earn recognitions that strengthen your career profile.
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Consultancy Program for Companies
Partner with experts to solve organizational challenges while gaining insight into current HR practices.
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Assessment Center
Validate your competencies through standardized assessments and receive a practical development report.
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Specialized Courses
Short, focused courses and micro-credentials to upskill quickly in priority HR areas.
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Professional Community
Join Sri Lanka's Premier HR Professional Community
Professional development within human resource management represents a commitment to the standards and practices that have defined excellence in the field for over six decades. Those who pursue CIPM qualifications join an established community of practitioners who uphold the professional standards that continue to advance the discipline.
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The Chartered Pathway to Global Recognition
Chartered Qualification in Human Resource Management (CQHRM)
The flagship pathway to Chartered status in HRM. Build the full spectrum of competencies required for strategic HR leadership. Recognized by the profession globally.
CMI Level 7 Professional Consulting (CMI Program)
An advanced consulting qualification delivered with the Chartered Management Institute (UK). Develop high-level consulting capability, from diagnosis to delivery, aligned to international standards.
Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
Develop a rigorous understanding of workplace safety management, risk assessment, and compliance. Equip yourself to lead OSH initiatives that protect people and performance.
Diploma in Industrial Relations and Employment Law
Gain practical mastery of employment legislation and industrial relations. Apply legal principles to real organizational scenarios with confidence and accuracy.leadership. Recognized by the profession globally.
Executive Certificate in HR Analytics
Learn to translate HR data into insight and action. Build skills in metrics, dashboards, and evidence-based decisions that improve workforce outcomes.
Executive Certificate in Reward Management
Design pay, benefits, and recognition systems that drive performance and retention. Learn market benchmarking, job evaluation, and total rewards strategy.
Advanced Certificate in Generative AI for HRM
Apply generative AI responsibly across the HR lifecycle. Build capability in prompt design, workflow automation, and governance to enhance HR efficiency and impact.
Learning Management System
Our comprehensive Learning Management System provides seamless access to course materials, assessments, and educational resources, maintaining the technological infrastructure that supports contemporary professional development.
Student Events
Annual Graduation
The ceremonial recognition of academic achievement that formally inducts qualified practitioners into the professional community.
Student Nights
Regular gatherings that foster professional networking and knowledge exchange among developing practitioners.
Inter-Collegiate Tournament (Soorya Udanaya)
Competitive event that strengthens collegial bonds and demonstrates the collaborative spirit that characterizes the professional community.
Career Guidance and Counseling
Cultivating Future HR Leadership Through Professional Guidance
CIPM maintains its commitment to nurturing emerging talent through comprehensive career guidance services. These structured counseling sessions provide aspiring professionals with authoritative insights into career progression, professional expectations, and the competencies required for sustained success within the human resource discipline.
