HR with
Introduction to AHRI
For HR Practitioners – Professional Membership
Our Vision Recommended for practicing HR professionals.
Professional members must satisfy the minimum education
Shaping the future of the profession and/or knowledge, skills and experience requirements and
through our members. commit to AHRI’s continuing professional development
(CPD) program, CPDedge. AHRI’s suite of education and training programs is
Member (MAHRI) – AHRI accredited or relevant built around the competencies identified in the AHRI
Our Purpose undergraduate qualification or equivalent knowledge, Model of Excellence which is drawn from international
skills and experience (minimum four years of experience) and local research conducted over a 10 year period
AHRI provides research, advocacy using 40,000 participants. AHRI’s education and
Certified Professional (CAHRI) – Five or more years training programs are suitable for HR practitioners and
and representation to promote the relevant work experience and AHRI accredited or people managers of all career and industry types.
standing of the HR profession and relevant postgraduate qualification; or equivalent
engender human resource management knowledge, skills and experience (minimum eight years) Range of programs and courses
best practice within workplaces. AHRI Fellow (FAHRI) – Eight or more years of HR Formal qualifications:
also enables its members to excel in experience with a minimum of two years in a strategic Foundations of HR – a program for those entering HR
management or leadership position. AHRI accredited
their profession through the provision or wanting to gain an understanding of the breadth of
or relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent the profession.
of valued benefits and services that knowledge, skills and experience. Demonstrated
contribute to their professional contribution to the HR profession. Professional Diploma of HR – a postgraduate
program for those aiming to be considered for more
effectiveness and careers.
For People Managers – Affiliate Membership senior roles in HR.
A non-professional grade of membership open to all, HR Essentials Short Courses – a series of half-day, one-
Our Strategic Imperatives providing individuals with people management and HR day and two-day workshops designed to provide ‘just in
responsibilities with access to AHRI member services time’ training in contemporary thinking and specialised
1. Represent and lead the HR and people without having to meet any prerequisites or complete skills across the spectrum of HR and people management
ongoing professional development. practice.
management profession to improve
standards, practices and impact.
2. Be the career partner for members.
3. Become the HR centre of excellence
that organisations use to build their AHRI Membership Education and Training
HRM capability.
4. Provide relevant and accessible
professional development and For Organisations AHRI CLICS – AHRI’s Customised Learning In-Company
AHRI Organisation Membership is a cost effective way Solutions will customise and tailor any of the range of
networking opportunities. AHRI-accredited training programs or short courses to
to provide your organisation with exclusive access
to comprehensive, current and relevant HR industry meet your company-specific requirements.
5. Provide services, tools and resources
knowledge and expertise. Organisation Membership is AHRI e-Learning – see e-Services.
that contribute to professional
also ideally suited to organisations looking to align with
effectiveness. AHRI 365 days a year.
For further information on membership go to
www.ahri.com.au/membership
Fulfilling the commitment to provide services and tools
that will improve professional effectiveness, AHRI has
launched the following new online products:
HRcareers – a dedicated HR jobs board and careers
resource.
AHRI e-Learning – one of the most extensive ranges
One of AHRI’s main purposes is to provide research,
of online courses – from one-hour training sessions to
advocacy and representation to promote the standing
complete diplomas.
AHRI has a considerable range of events suitable for HR of the HR profession and engender HRM best practice
professionals and people managers across the spectrum within workplaces. AHRI’s Centre of Excellence HRconnect – an online discussion forum that provides the
of industries and levels of seniority. Events include: achieves this through the following activities: perfect conduit for information transfer and networking
between AHRI members.
Annual National Convention – this is the largest HR and Research – specially commissioned research and quarterly
people management event in Australasia with a two-day surveys. HRbizlist – a HR services provider directory using cutting-
program packed with leading overseas and Australian edge categorisation technology to enable practitioners to
Industry News and Publications – AHRI members have
thought leaders. quickly find providers of HR related products and services.
free access to hrmonthly, the industry’s leading periodical,
HR Practices Day – a series of hands-on workshop style the Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, and can HRgovlist – a comprehensive government directory for
events featuring top practitioners speaking on core read articles from AHRI’s UK counterpart publication, HR-relevant resources, information, policies and regulations.
people management topics. People Management.
HRbookshop – the place to pick up the latest texts
HR Leadership Conferences – state based events that Mentoring – a program consisting of hand-picked on human resources and people management, with
focus on people management at a strategic level and mentors matched to HR professionals wanting guidance discounts for AHRI members.
contemporary thinking in best practice. and development in their careers.
HRresources – a supermarket of HR policies and
Breakfast Seminars – topical events based on current Awards – an annual program recognising excellence in procedures including forms and templates that can be
research and practice. human resources and people management practice. customised to suit your business.
Events Centre of Excellence e-Services
Business Luncheons – events presented by prominent Academic Course Accreditation – as the profession’s Services and Tools – a range of valuable online surveys
business leaders discussing their experiences. authority on HR standards and practice, AHRI audits and assessment tools.
and accredits HR curriculum from tertiary institutions
Specialist Area Events and Forums – events in HR To find out more go to www.ahri.com.au
(university and VET) across Australia to ensure that they
specialist areas that feature guest speakers and consist of
meet the AHRI national standards.
free discussion, networking and information sharing.
The Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
is the national association representing human
resource and people management professionals
in Australia. Owned and directed by its members
AHRI has a financial member and stakeholder base
in the order of 25,000. AHRI assumes responsibility
for leading the direction and fostering the growth
of the human resource profession nationally.
AHRI actively contributes towards setting standards
and building the skill base of the profession
from entry-level practitioners to senior leaders.
Through its international affiliations and its close
association with Australian industry and academia,
AHRI ensures that its members are given access
to a rigorous world class professional recognition
framework and professional development
opportunities. Each year AHRI runs in excess of 400
events, attracting approximately 10,000 attendees
in total.
Australian Human Resources
Institute Limited
ABN 44 120 687 149
Level 10, 601 Bourke Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
T (+613) 9918 9200
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www.ahri.com.au