Define Organizational Success as a Chief Human Resources Officer
Chief Human Resources Officer Program
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Chief Human Resources Officer Program
Application closes 30th Jun 2026
Elevated Learning Experience
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CHRO Advisory Council
Work directly with sitting CHROs in small-group sessions to pressure-test decisions, refine your strategy, and get unfiltered guidance.
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On-Campus Immersion
Travel to the Duke campus for two in-person immersions, which include hands-on workshops, CHRO Advisory Labs, team-building sessions, and networking opportunities.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Lead at the Enterprise Level
Become one of the primary architects of business strategy
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Operate as a true enterprise leader, contributing to strategy—not just supporting it
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Make high-stakes talent and organizational decisions with confidence
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Engage effectively with CEOs, boards, and executive teams
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Navigate risk, crisis, and reputation challenges at scale
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Translate workforce strategy into measurable business outcomes
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Avoid the common missteps that derail CHROs
Rankings
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#7 in Business Analytics
QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026
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#5 in Executive MBA
US News and World Report, 2025
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#5 in Full-Time MBA, Marketing, 2025
US News and World Report , 2025
Program Benefits
The Duke Chief Human Resources Officer Program certificate from Duke Executive Education and Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business
Inclusion in The Fuqua School of Business alumni LinkedIn network – a private group with 15,000+ alumni members
Access to The Fuqua School of Business alumni events and webinars, and the alumni directory with access to online searching for networking opportunities
Access to CareerBridge, Fuqua’s exclusive Job Board, with the abilty to search across region, function, geographical location, and work authorization
Receive monthly alumni e-newsletter, Team Fuqua Flash, from Fuqua’s Alumni Relations team
Access to The Fuqua School of Business Ford Library while on campus
Ability to post targeted career opportunities for your organization through the Fuqua School of Business’ Career Management Center job portal
Inclusion in the Duke University alumni directory and the ability to join Duke’s affinity, industry, and regional groups
30% discount on future Duke Executive Education program registrations (global partner programs excluded)
*All benefits are subject to change
KEY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Why Choose the Duke CHRO Program?
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Blended Format
Learn through immersive live-online sessions and classroom experiences at Duke University
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Exclusive Network
Join the exclusive networks of The Fuqua School of Business and Duke Executive Education
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CHRO Advisory Labs and Mentorship
Work directly with sitting CHROs as mentors in small group sessions to pressure-test decisions, refine your strategy, and get unfiltered guidance
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World-renowned Faculty
Learn from distinguished faculty and leading industry experts
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CHRO Impact Plan - Capstone Project
Address a real HR opportunity or challenge in your organization and draw on the program learnings to develop a plan you can apply immediately
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Signature Experiences
Be immersed in the Duke Basketball Experience to learn about leadership through experiencing Hall of Fame Coach Mike Krzyzewski's approach to culture and team success
Skills You Will Learn
Human Resource Leadership
Strategic Foresight
Digital and AI Strategy
Boardroom Readiness
Governance Dynamics
Workforce Strategy
Executive Presence and Influence
Risk Navigation
Human Resource Leadership
Strategic Foresight
Digital and AI Strategy
Boardroom Readiness
Governance Dynamics
Workforce Strategy
Executive Presence and Influence
Risk Navigation
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- Overview
- Learning Path
- Curriculum
- Projects
- Certificate
- Faculty
- Fees
This Program is Ideal For
Senior HR leaders operating at, or preparing for, the highest levels of the organization
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CHROs looking to upskill to meet changing demands
This program refines and hones the enterprise perspective, strategic depth, and boardroom fluency to expand impact with confidence
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Recently appointed CHROs seeking early success
The program equips newly appointed CHROs with the frameworks and leadership range to accelerate impact in their first 2-3 years
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High-potential HR executives
This program provides the strategic vocabulary and cross-functional perspective needed for HR executives identified for enterprise leadership roles
Your Learning Journey
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Experience a blended executive learning journey
Engage in live-online sessions and classroom sessions designed to foster collaboration, peer learning, and networking
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Strengthen human capital strategy
Prepare to deliver long-term value and influence enterprise-level decisions through innovation and emerging technologies
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Gain industry insights from top faculty
Learn from distinguished faculty and Fortune 100 CHROs in an environment developed for a high-impact learning experience
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Moments that matter and the art of the role
Practice navigating CEO conflict, board dynamics, and transformation challenges
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Apply program insights through a capstone project
Develop a CHRO Impact Plan to address a real challenge or opportunity in your organization with guidance from faculty and peer feedback
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Join the Fuqua and Duke University alumni directories
Expand your networking opportunities and build lasting connections with global senior human resource leaders
Comprehensive Curriculum
With this curriculum you will move from tactical to enterprise-level thinking with the frameworks to synchronize human capital strategy with organizational goals. It will guide you through your next phase of organizational leadership, equipping you to lead and influence transformation, partner with the C-suite and the Board, and deliver impact.
Module 1: Operating as a CHRO: Enterprise Realities, Expectations, & Scope
- What It Really Means to be CHRO: Expectations, Trade-offs, and Reality - Finance, Risk, and Value Creation: How CHROs Actually Move the Numbers - When Things Go Wrong: Navigating Legal, Reputational, and Workforce Risk at Scale - Beyond HR: Owning the Enterprise Agenda (AI, Brand, and Transformation)
Module 2: Designing, Developing, and Delivering Impact
Diagnosing Leading Culture at Scale
CHRO Moments That Matter
Organizational Design
Art of the Role
Transformation Lab
CHRO Advisory Lab
Translating Insight Into Action
Module 3: Leading at the Enterprise Level
- CHRO Moments That Matter: Fixing a Broken Executive Team - CEO Succession and Talent Risk: What Boards Actually Care About - Strategic Thinking at the Enterprise Level: Where CHROs Shape the Business - Who Owns the Future? The CHROs Role in Digital and AI Strategy: AI Essentials for CHROs - AI and the Future Workforce: The Intersection of AI and Human Skills (and How it is Reshaping the Role of the CHRO) - What Derails CHROs: Mistakes, Missteps, and Recovery - Defining Enterprise Impact: What Success Looks Like as CHRO - From CHRO to Board Director: Pathways and Performance
Module 4: Influence, Governance, & Enterprise Impact
- Equipped to Lead: Essential Tools for Modern Leadership - Leadership - Boardroom Readiness - Compensation Committees and Governance Dynamics - The Innovative Organization: Entrepreneurial Mindset & Breaking the Paradigm - Rewiring the Enterprise: AI, Technology, & Growth - Agile Leadership through Ambiguity & Uncertainty - Dynamic & High-Performing Teams - Executive Presence & Influence - Mindfulness & Resilient Leadership - CHRO Advisory Lab: Real Challenges, Real Guidance
Capstone Project
A platform to apply your expertise to lead organizational culture and human capital strategy
Project Details
Develop a plan for elevated human capital management
Description
Develop a CHRO Capstone Project - a CHRO Impact Plan - which will serve as a practical, actionable roadmap you can use within your organization. Projects should consider and integrate topics across several dimensions covered in the program. The capstone project should emphasize the impact on key stakeholders and the related value-creation opportunities. The project is self-directed, however, there will be periodic group check-ins with the full cohort, small group coaching and mentorship sessions with sitting CHROs, as well as informal peer-to-peer opportunities. On the final day of the program, you will present your plan in an Executive Forum, engaging in discussions and receiving feedback from peers aligned to CEO and board expectations.
The capstone project will unfold in five distinct phases:
Identify the Opportunity
Methodically analyze the chosen area to identify a topic.
Develop a Plan
Design a comprehensive strategy for the opportunity identified in Phase I.
Stakeholder Communication
Develop effective communication strategies to convey the human resource strategy to all stakeholders.
Implementation Roadmap
Create a detailed roadmap to implement the proposed HR strategy, including key milestones, resource allocation, impact, and more.
Continuous Monitoring and Adaptation
Establish a framework to continuously monitor the performance of the plan in context with people dynamics.
Skills you will learn
- Strategic Planning
- Human-Centric HR Strategy
- Workforce Planning
- Crisis and Reputational Risk Assessment
- CEO and Board Dynamics
- High-Stakes Talent Decision-Making
- Transformation and Organizational Change
Program Faculty
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ACADEMIC PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Ismat Duckson Aziz
Executive-in-Residence and Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company in Global Transformation
Ismat Duckson Aziz is an Executive-in-Residence at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Ismat is a seasoned Human Capital and C-Suite professional with over 25 years of experience leading global human capital strategy across multiple sectors at Fortune 500 companies. Ismat brings a wealth of ...
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University LinkProgram faculty are subject to change and may be involved in different capacities across the program
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Michael Bucy
Senior Partner and Raleigh Office Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company
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David Cooper
Chief Administrative Officer, Fortrea
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Andrew Davis
Executive Vice President and Global Chief People Officer, Sony Music Entertainment
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Lidia Fonseca
Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Executive Vice President, Pfizer
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Mark Griffin
Executive Vice President and CHRO, BJ’s Wholesale Club
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Stephanie Kramer
Chief Human Resources Officer, L’Oréal North America
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Michelle Link
Chief Human Resources Officer, Maximus
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Wendy Miller
Chief People Officer for North America, McKinsey & Company
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Kristin Oliver
Chief Human Resources Officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
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Walter Precourt
Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Mosaic
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Yolanda Seals-Coffield
Chief People & Inclusion Officer, PwC US
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Gena Smith
Chief Human Resources Officer, J.Crew
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Keisha Smith
Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer and Culture Officer, Four Seasons
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Kristen Soler
Executive Vice President and CHRO, Advance Auto Parts
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William J.T. Strahan
Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Connectivity & Platforms, Comcast
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Bob Toohey
Chief People Officer, FIS Global
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Claudia Toussaint
Executive Vice President, Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Xylem Inc.
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Earn Globally-Recognized Credentials
Duke University is among the top-ranked educational institutions in the USA.
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Certificate of Completion
Upon completion, receive the Duke CHRO Program certificate from Duke Executive Education and Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.
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Elite Credential
Duke University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
* Image for illustration only. Certificate subject to change.
Course Fees
The course fee is USD 25,000
Invest in your career
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Covers teaching fee, all academic materials, lunches, and select dinners
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Does not cover any other expenses that are not expressly mentioned
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Application fee for Duke CHRO Program is USD 200
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Application fee is refunded only in the case an applicant is not offered admission to the program
Admission Process
The program follows a simple 3-step application process.
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Submit application
Candidates can apply to the program online and attach all required materials.
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Rolling admissions
The Admissions team will assess your application as soon as it is received.
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Interview
Candidates might be required to give an interview before being accepted into the program.
Application Requirement
- A resume in Word or PDF format
- Two professional references to discuss your candidacy in detail
Batch Start Date
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USA & Canada · 24th Oct 2026
Admission closing soon
Delivered in Collaboration with:
Duke University's Fuqua School of Business has collaborated with Great Learning to offer the Chief Human Resources Officer Program. Great Learning is a global ed-tech company that has empowered learners in over 170 countries to achieve meaningful career growth.
Application closes
30th Jun 2026
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