Global HR Education Program – Advanced Level
(Global Human Capital Leader Program)
Global HR Education Program – Advanced Level
(Global Human Capital Leader Program)
“Putting People First”
Strategic HR Execution Powered
by Human-Centric ×Data-Driven HRBPs
Program Overview
This is a practical program designed to develop your capabilities as a Global HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) who can own a cross-border HR strategy and contribute directly to management.
You will systematically learn business analysis, global HR strategy, human capital management, talent development, cross-cultural communication, and an overview of People Analytics.
Through this learning journey, you will build the knowledge and skills to take your first step as a global management partner and world-standard Global HR Business Partner (HRBP).
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Why We Developed the Global HRBP Program
Since 2021, we have been working to bring world-class HR education to Japan, and in 2023 we received the SHRM International Top Partner Award. In 2025, we launched the updated Global HR Education Program (GHR-P) and have been focusing on developing Global HR leaders who connect Japan and the world.
Through this journey, one need has become very clear: the need for HRBPs – HR partners who are directly connected to business reality and who can actually move strategy into action.
In a time when human capital management is required and CHROs are expected to be part of the G3 management team (CEO, CFO, CHRO) and participate in decision-making, the presence of HRBPs has become indispensable.
Looking globally, innovations such as AI, HRDX, and People Analytics are transforming how HR decisions are made. In Japan, more organizations are establishing or expanding Global HR departments, and the HR function is steadily shifting from “operations management” to “a driver of business strategy.” HRBPs are the key players who lead this transformation.
Our aspiration is to make this program the first step for professionals who can speak the language of world-class HR strategy, co-create the future together with management, and truly embody Global HRBP excellence.
Program Positioning
This program is positioned as a step-up course built on the foundation of the Global HR Education Program (GHR-P), where you learn the fundamentals of Global HR. It is designed to further develop your practical capabilities as an HRBP who “executes strategy as a Human-Centric and Data-Driven HR Business Partner.”
For those who aim to become Global Human Capital Leaders through GHR-P Advance™ (Global HR Advanced Certification, GHR-ProAdvance™), this program also functions as an important bridge.
Even if you have not yet completed GHR-P, the curriculum is designed so that those who possess KSAs (knowledge, skills, abilities & experience) equivalent to GHR-Professional™ can still fully benefit. However, by combining this program with GHR-P, you will gain a clearer and more practical image of a truly strategic HRBP, grounded in an End-to-End understanding of the HR function.
Please note that this program covers only the fundamental concepts of People Analytics. If you wish to acquire practical, hands-on skills that can be applied directly in your work, attendance at the People Analytics Program (GHR-PA™) is required.
Global HRBP Trends
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In global companies, HRBPs work as true business partners to business unit leadership and frontline teams, leading the design and execution of both business strategy and HR strategy.
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They leverage People Analytics and AI to visualize talent portfolios, turnover, and engagement, acting as human capital experts who provide data-driven insights and recommendations to top management.
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In cross-cultural, multi-site, and remote environments, they lead organizational development that integrates DE&I and well-being, playing a key role in supporting global growth from both the “people” and “organization” perspectives.
6 Key Learning Outcomes
Build a solid foundation for understanding and executing the role of a Global HRBP
You will be able to clearly articulate your role as Strategic HR that bridges business and people.
Gain a Human Capital Management mindset that links Finance × Strategy × HR
You will lay the foundation for discussing HR initiatives not as “costs” but as investments in human capital.
Understand an integrated global talent strategy across recruitment, deployment, and development.
You will develop basic capabilities to design global talent mobility, working backward from the future of your organization.
Develop communication skills that earn trust in multi-cultural and multi-site environments.
You will learn the behavioral principles of an HRBP who can engage diverse stakeholders and exercise influence.
Understand what People Analytics is
You will learn the definition and key concepts of People Analytics and, through use cases, begin to develop data-driven thinking.
(Technical skills such as statistical analysis are not included in this program.)
Complete your own “HRBP Business Proposal” tailored to your organization.
You will transform your learning into a concrete HR proposal that addresses the challenges of your own organization or business unit.
Developing HRBPs who can respond to these trends is
It is now directly linked to a company's growth strategy.
Curriculum Overview
第1章
グローバルHRBPの役割と戦略的価値
〜グローバルなフィールドで、経営と人事の橋渡しを担う存在とは何か〜
Chapter 1｜The Role and Strategic Value of Global HRBPs
〜Who are the bridge builders between management and HR in the global arena?〜
第2章
グローバルHRBPのための人的資本経営の基本
〜財務・戦略・人事の共通言語を持ち、経営に貢献するためには〜
Chapter 2｜Fundamentals of Human Capital Management for Global HRBPs
〜How to Contribute to Management by Sharing the Common Language of Finance, Strategy, and HR〜
第3章
グローバルHRBPによるタレント戦略と実行の設計
〜組織の未来を見据え、人を動かす戦略を描く〜
Chapter 3 | Designing and Executing Talent Strategy as a Global HRBP
〜Shaping people strategies to mobilize talent and envision the organization’s future〜
第4章
異文化環境におけるHRBPのコミュニケーション戦略
〜多様性を活かし、信頼と影響力で組織をつなぐ〜
Chapter 4 | Communication Strategy for Global HRBPs in Cross-Cultural Environments
〜Leveraging diversity to build trust and influence across the organization〜
第5章
ピープルアナリティクスへの第一歩
〜データリテラシーを身につける：HRBPとしての思考と行動の変革に向けて〜
Chapter 5 | First Steps into People Analytics
〜Building Data Literacy: Transforming HRBP Thinking and Actions〜
まとめ
講座の総括と今後の学びへのステップ
〜グローバルHRBPとしての実践への第一歩〜
Chapter 6 | Conclusion and Future Directions
〜Your First Step Toward Practicing as a Global HRBP〜
A Key Feature of This Program
Deepening learning through objective, practical advice from professional instructors and empathetic peer feedback
HRBP Business Proposal Workshop
No more “learn and forget” – a workshop-style program to create HR proposals that truly reach management
Throughout the course, participants will work on a series of exercises where they reflect on their own context and challenges, analyze them from a Global HRBP perspective, and elevate them into strategic HR proposals.
During the program, each participant will identify issues that emerge from their learning journey as a Global HRBP and organize them into an “HRBP Business Proposal.” This is not just a list of problems, but an output that includes insights and recommendations for improvement, with the following objectives:
▶︎Visualizing strategic HR issues rooted in real business challenges
▶︎Developing analytical skills from a Global HRBP perspective
▶︎Enhancing proposal and influencing skills toward management
▶︎Learning how to express HR ideas in a way that truly resonates with executives
Participants will build their proposal step by step through exercises in each chapter, and in the final chapter they will compile it into a complete proposal that can be applied directly in their work.
Upon completion, you will have a strategic HRBP proposal of a quality that can be presented to your own organization or client.
This process not only makes your own growth visible, but also serves as hands-on training that strengthens your readiness to perform in real-life situations.
Note: During the exercises in each chapter, you will use PowerPoint to develop your HRBP Business Proposal. Please make sure you can use PowerPoint in your learning environment.
HRBP Business Proposal
Presentation Workshop
Practical presentation training to strengthen your impact on management
On the final day, each participant will deliver a presentation of their HRBP Business Proposal. This is a practical exercise designed not only to improve strategic proposal skills, but also to enhance persuasive communication and executive presence.
In this workshop you will:
▶︎Present in a format that simulates an actual management meeting
▶︎Receive feedback from the instructor and peers to refine your proposal
▶︎Improve professional skills such as storyline, structure, and impact
▶︎Develop meta-cognitive skills by reviewing your proposal through others’ perspectives
This presentation exercise is a valuable opportunity to build confidence and practical capability as an HRBP who can earn the trust of senior management.
Who Should Attend
HR professionals and HR leaders in global companies or organizations with overseas operations
HR practitioners who want to shift from HR operations to strategic HR / HRBP roles
Those who want to work closely with business leaders and sharpen HR strategy and talent strategy that truly contribute to business
Managers and leaders who support overseas offices, multicultural teams, or cross-border projects
Those who, as the next step after obtaining GHR-Professional™, want to enhance their practical Global HRBP capabilities and Global HR management skills
Those who are looking ahead to further step-up through GHR-P Advance™ and the GHR-PA™ People Analytics Program
This Program May Not Be Suitable for:
Those who want to comprehensively learn the basics of Global HR from the ground up
→ We recommend starting with the Global HR Education Program (GHR-P) and obtaining GHR-Professional™.
https://www.ghrjapan.org/en/ghrp
Those who are at a complete entry level in HR
→ We recommend starting with the Introductory / Basic Program and obtaining GHR-Basic™.
https://www.ghrjapan.org/ghrbasic
Those who want to learn technical skills in People Analytics
(e.g., correlation analysis, statistics)
→ We recommend the People Analytics Foundation Program and obtaining GHR-PA™.
https://www.ghrjapan.org/en/peopleanalytics
Those whose primary goal is to learn only HR operations, procedures,
and administrative rules for daily transactional work
Those who are not interested in understanding business unit discussions, financial indicators, or HR metrics (even basic ones), and do not wish to engage with numbers
Those who are reluctant to clarify their own organizational challenges, discuss them with peers, or review their current HR practices during the program
Those with little interest in management in global/cross-cultural environments or HR that assumes overseas offices and multinational teams
Collaboration with the international HR qualification (GHR-Professional™︎) and benefits of taking the course
For GHR-Professional™ Certified Persons
This course is the perfect next step for those who have completed the Global Human Resources Education Program (GHR-P).
Based on the global HR frameworks and common language learned in GHR-P, you will gain the ability to apply these knowledge in a more strategic and practical manner as an HRBP (Human Resource Business Partner).
*In this course, approximately 30% of the content covered in GHR-P will be reinterpreted from an HRBP perspective.
Rather than repetition, you will learn about practical evolution and application.
Benefits of attending this course
Ability to reconstruct the knowledge gained through GHR-P from the perspective of management collaboration, financial understanding, and organizational influence
Bridges you to next learning opportunities, such as People Analytics and CHRO Academy
Further deepen your expertise in global HR, leading to career differentiation
GHR-Professional™︎ For those who have not yet obtained the qualification
This course is open to those who have not yet obtained the GHR-Professional™ (global human resources certification).
The content focuses on "practical skills as a business partner," which is directly linked to the work of a global HRBP.
The course is designed to teach the basic skills needed for HR departments to communicate with management and contribute to the organization in a practical manner.
Approximately 30% of the curriculum includes key frameworks and concepts from the Global Human Resources Program (GHR-P),
and understanding these will further enhance the depth of your learning.
For this reason, we recommend that you ideally take this course after first acquiring basic knowledge of global HR,
or after completing the Global Human Resources Program (GHR-P).
Benefits of starting with this course
Deepen your understanding of the HRBP skills and roles required in the workplace
Expose yourself to HRBP practices around the world and expand your career possibilities.
By advancing to GHR-P after taking this course, you can achieve high results while complementing your learning foundation.
This course is a place for "application and practice" for those who have completed GHR-P,
and an opportunity for "awareness and introduction" for those who have not.
It has value for both.
Program & Certification Information
Format:
Online
Language:
Japanese / English / Bilingual
Schedule:
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2-day intensive course, or
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4-session course (bilingual program: 5-session course only)
Certification:
GHR-HRBP™ certification program. A digital badge certificate will be issued.
(The badge can be stored together with your GHR-Professional™ or GHR-PA™ digital credential.)
Certification Exam:
A 30-minute online test will be conducted on the final day of the course.
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Multiple-choice format
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Pass mark: 80% or higher
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Retake option available
Tuition:
222,000 JPY
(Including tax, course materials, certification fee, and first-year GHR-CONNECTION general membership)
* GHR-CONNECTION member discounts are available.
“Certified Members”: 15% off
“General Members”: 10% off
** When a discount is applied, the free first-year GHR-CONNECTION membership included in the course fee will not be granted.
*** The discount is only applicable if you hold a valid membership status at the time of registration and complete your course application while logged in to your member account.
The English/Bilingual program schedule will be released soon.
