DRC Certification Program

DRC Services is pleased to offer two exciting certification program that will evaluate your knowledge, skills and experience in the fields of management and human resources. Certification will proof to potential employers that you have the relevant skills and knowledge for related positions in industry. We have a very tough certification process that will enable employers to recognize your certificate as a valuable qualification. We keep a database of all certified candidates so that potential employers can verify your achievements. Our certification is based on our evaluation of the candidates experiences, knowledge and professionalism.

DRC-CMP Program -Certified Management Professional (sign up here)

Requirements;

• Experience- Applicants must have at least 5 years working experience of which at least 2yrs must be in managerial position. This will be evaluated by the certification committee. Applicants must submit a comprehensive resume and letter of reference from the employer where they obtained their management experiences.
• Knowledge-Applicants must pass the following DRC Services courses or submit proof of having done such topics at Diploma or Undergraduate levels. (cost of taking the courses are not included in the certification fees and are payable separately)
  -Understanding Financial Statements
  -Human Resources Management
  -Marketing Management
  -Decision Making for Managers
  -Managerial Economics
  -Performance Management
• Applicants with accredited Bachelor degrees in Management or Business Administration or MBAs will be be able to apply for exemption from the knowledge requirement.
• Professionalism -Applicants will be given a topic on ethics and professionalism at work and must produce a 5000 word essay on the topic based on our guidelines. Once certified, the candidate must undertake professional development activities to keep themselves certified. Professional Development Points (PDP) can be obtained via training, projects and other relevant activities. See table below
• All the above must be completed with full payment of certification fees before Certification can take place.

DRC-CHRMgr program -Certified HR Manager (sign up here)

Requirements:-

• Experience- Applicants must have at least 5 years working experience of which at least 2yrs must be as a HR manager or Assistant HR Manager. This will be evaluated by the certification committee.
  -Applicants must submit a comprehensive resume and letter of reference from the employer where they obtained their management experiences.
  -Applicants must provide evidence of experience in at least three of the following areas: recruitment, interviewing, performance appraisals, job design, training, orientation, counselling and disciplinary action.
• Knowledge-Applicants have a degree or equivalent in HR, Social Sciences or Business studies and must pass the following DRC Services courses or submit proof of having done such topics at Diploma or Undergraduate levels. (cost of taking the courses are not included in the certification fees and are payable separately)
  -DL-M001 Organizational Development
  -DL-M003 Developing HR Policies and Procedures
  -DL-M002 Human Resource Management
  -DL-M004 Effective Performance Appraisals
  -Employee Orientation
  -Leadership in Business
• Professionalism -Applicants will be given a topic on ethics and professionalism at work and must produce a 5000 word essay on the topic based on our guidelines. Once certified, the candidate must undertake professional development activities to keep themselves certified. Professional Development Points (PDP) can be obtained via training, projects and other relevant activities. See table below
• All the above must be completed with full payment of certification fees before Certification can take place.

Continuous Professional Development -Recertification

The certification above for CHRMgr or CMP is valid for a period of 2 years only. To continue Certification all candidates must accumulate 50 Professional Development Points (PDP) during the two years and pay a nominal recertification fee of US$50 for a new 2 year period. If the certification lapse at anytime, a fee of US$50 will be charged in additional to any recertification fee for recertification. A log book will be provided for such purpose. Points are awarded as folows