Get Certified in HR.
Build Real-World Skills.

Advance your HR career with globally recognized certification, and hands-on experience to lead people operations at any scale.

Built for Every Stage of
Your HR Journey

From beginners to experienced professionals, this certification helps you build real-world HR skills.

  • Students and aspiring professionals entering HR
  • HR executives and managers advancing their careers
  • Team leaders managing people and HR responsibilities
  • Professionals working across HR operations and workforce management


A Smooth Path to Become Certified HR Professional
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Learn from HR Experts

Gain in-depth knowledge of HR practices through expert-led training, and stay updated with the latest industry trends and regulations.

Assess Your Skills

Get evaluated by industry professionals to understand your strengths and areas for improvement, helping you grow with clarity and confidence.

Earn Your Certificate

Successfully completing the evaluation makes you a certified HR professional, ready to manage a global workforce in any organization.

ClayHR Partner Program

Certification levels

Advance through three credential levels — each building on the last, from foundational knowledge to strategic platform mastery.

P
Practitioner
A
Architect
M
Master
P
Level 1 ClayHR Practitioner

Foundational expertise in ClayHR's core platform — ready to support, configure, and manage HR operations.

$99 / certification
Entry level

Badge criteria

  • Complete all ClayHR core product training modules
  • Pass the Practitioner certification exam  ≥ 75%
  • Demonstrate basic configuration of at least 3 core modules
  • Active ClayHR partner account in good standing
  • Renew annually via a refresher assessment
A
Level 2 ClayHR Architect

Advanced capability to design, configure, and deliver full ClayHR implementations for clients at scale.

$249 / certification
Mid level

Badge criteria

  • Hold active ClayHR Practitioner certification
  • Pass the Architect certification exam  ≥ 80%
  • Successfully lead at least 2 end-to-end ClayHR implementations
  • Submit a documented case study of a client deployment
  • Minimum 12 months as an active Practitioner
  • Renew every 2 years with continuing education credits
M
Level 3 ClayHR Master

The highest ClayHR credential — strategic advisor, platform authority, and community leader who mentors others.

$599 / certification
Expert level

Badge criteria

  • Hold active ClayHR Architect certification
  • Pass the Master certification exam  ≥ 85%
  • 5+ successful ClayHR implementations with verified client references
  • Mentor or train at least 2 Practitioner-level partners
  • Contribute to the ClayHR partner community (webinar, content, or feedback)
  • Nomination or approval from ClayHR partner success team
  • Renew every 2 years with advisory-level assessment

Master HR Modules with Industry Certifications

Build hands-on expertise across core and advanced HR modules — from HR operations and automation to analytics and workforce strategy.

Core HR
Employee Records
Workflows & Automation
Expense Management
Workforce Management
Compensation Planning
Performance Management
Goals & OKRs
Check-ins
Kudos & Employee Recognition
360° Performance Review
PTO & Time Management
Time Tracking
Absence & Leave Management
Shift Scheduling
ATS & Hiring
Candidate Management
Position Management
Interview Scheduling
Offer Letter
Onboarding
Skills & Talent Hub
Skill Management
Career Planning & Succession
Learning Management System
Ask HR
AI-Powered HR Query Resolution
Employee Self-Service Portal
HR Ticket & Case Management
Policy & Knowledge Base
Payroll & Compensation
Payroll Processing
Compensation Planning
Benefits Administration
Global Payroll Compliance
Seamless Integrations
HRIS & ERP Integrations
Payroll System Integrations
SSO & Identity Providers
API & Webhooks
Reports & Analytics
HR Reporting & Analytics
Dashboard & Insights
People Data Analytics

What This Certification Helps You Achieve

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Start a Career in Human Resources
Build foundational HR knowledge and begin your professional journey in human resources.
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No experience required • Flexible learning