Singapore Human Resources Institute

What Singapore Human Resources Institute does

Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) is a not-for-profit professional body founded in 1965 as the Singapore Institute of Personnel Management and renamed SHRI in 1998. It serves as the primary HR professional membership organization in Singapore, with over 3,000 individual HR professional members and a corporate constituency that includes firms in financial services, F&B, professional services, and government. Its mandate spans professional development, certification, and industry advocacy for the HR function in Singapore.

SHRI operates through two main subsidiaries: SHRI Academy Pte. Ltd., which delivers academic programs and short courses (with fees ranging from SGD 150 for executive workshops to SGD 14,731 for academic programs, and accreditations from Edinburgh Napier University, CIPD, IHRP, and ICF); and SHRI Corporation Pte Ltd, which provides HR consultancy and corporate training. The Institute holds EduTrust certification (Cert EDU-2-2107, valid October 2025 through October 2029) and is co-architect of the IHRP professional framework alongside the Ministry of Manpower, NTUC, and SNEF.

Revenue is generated from four streams: membership fees from individual HR professionals, course fees from academic and short-course participants via SHRI Academy, corporate training and consultancy contracts through SHRI Corporation, and sponsorships tied to the Singapore HR Awards and HR Hackathon. Corporate clients referenced include BreadTalk, Foodpanda, Great Eastern, Mercer, the Ministry of Health, and OCBC. SHRI also runs the Singapore HR Awards (19th edition in 2026) and the annual HR Hackathon (7th edition in 2025) as flagship member-engagement and brand-equity events.

Name

Singapore Human Resources Institute

Legal name

Singapore Human Resources Institute

Website

https://shri.org.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI) is a not-for-profit professional body founded in 1965 that serves over 3,000 HR professionals in Singapore through membership, accredited training (SHRI Academy), corporate consultancy (SHRI Corporation), and flagship events such as the Singapore HR Awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional HR Services and Education

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Core HR & HRIS (BPACAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

HR Technology (HRIS/HCM) Advisory & Implementation (BPAHAGAG), Human Resources (HR) & Talent (SHRM/HRCI) Certifications (EDAAANAE), Human Resources Certification Prep (SHRM, HRCI) (EDANAIAK), Human Resources & Talent (SHRM/HRCI Recertification) (EDAAALAN), HR Compliance, Policy, EEO & Labor Law (BPACAPAM)

Keywords

• HR professional membership
• HR education and training
• Corporate HR consultancy
• Coaching certification programs
• HR accreditation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: SHRI generates revenue through individual and corporate membership subscriptions, providing members with professional connections, development opportunities, and advocacy services.
2. Academic and professional development programmes: SHRI Academy charges course fees for certificate, diploma, bachelor's, postgraduate diploma, and master's programmes, as well as short courses and coaching certifications. Fees range from approximately SGD $150 for academic verification to SGD $14,731 for bachelor's degree top-up programmes.
3. Corporate HR consultancy and in-house training: SHRI Corp provides HR consultancy services and customised in-house training to organisations, generating revenue from corporate engagements and SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme delivery.
4. Singapore HR Awards partnerships and sponsorships: SHRI generates revenue through sponsorship packages and partner participation in its flagship Singapore HR Awards event, which attracts HR leaders and organisations across Singapore.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Singapore Human Resources Institute is a not-for-profit professional HR body that delivers an integrated ecosystem of individual and corporate membership services, HR education and training through SHRI Academy (academic programmes and IHRP/CIPD/ICF-accredited short courses), and corporate HR consultancy and in-house training through SHRI Corp. It also operates flagship recognition events such as the Singapore HR Awards and HR Hackathon, and acts as the institutional link within Singapore's tripartite IHRP HR certification framework.

Product overview

Singapore Human Resources Institute operates as a professional HR body with three main divisions: SHRI Academy (educational institution), SHRI Corp (consulting and corporate training), and Membership services. SHRI Academy offers a comprehensive portfolio of programmes including academic part-time programmes (Certificate to Master's level), professional development short courses (IHRP-accredited, CIPD-accredited, and general HR courses), and ICF-accredited coaching programmes. SHRI Corp provides HR consultancy services, customised in-house training, and professional certifications including the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme. The organisation also hosts flagship events including the annual Singapore HR Awards and HR Hackathon. Academic programmes are accredited by Edinburgh Napier University while professional courses carry IHRP and CIPD accreditations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SHRI Academy: Training and education arm offering academic programmes, professional development courses, IHRP courses, and coaching programmes.
• SHRI Corp
• Singapore HR Awards
• HR Hackathon

Products and services

• SHRI Academy Academic Part-Time Programmes Specialised HR academic programmes ranging from certificates, diplomas, degrees, postgraduate diplomas and master's degrees, accredited by Edinburgh Napier University, designed to elevate HR competencies for students and working professionals.
• SHRI Academy Professional Development Short Courses Expert-led short courses for HR professionals covering practical HR skills including AI in HR, competency-based interviews, grievance handling, and performance conversations, delivered through classroom and synchronous e-learning modes.
• SHRI Academy IHRP-Accredited Short Courses WSQ-approved short courses accredited by the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) that enable HR professionals to earn CPD hours (8–18 per course) and maintain their IHRP certifications, covering communication, HR analytics, employment legislation, and HR fundamentals.
• SHRI Academy ICF-Accredited Coaching Programmes ICF Level 1 accredited coaching programmes for organisational growth, including the Certified Professional in Coaching for Organisational Growth credential pathway comprising three coaching modules.
• SHRI Academy CIPD Courses CIPD-accredited courses delivered in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, including internationally recognised programmes in Delivering Transformational Change and Workforce Planning Essentials.
• SHRI Corp HR Consultancy HR consultancy services from SHRI Corp helping organisations improve productivity and streamline operations, including assistance with hiring decisions and company policy training.
• SHRI Corp Customised In-house Training Customised in-house corporate training, development and consultancy services from SHRI Corp supporting skill upgrades at both corporate and individual levels within organisations.
• Certified Professional Human Resource Manager Professional certification programme for human resource managers delivered under SHRI Corp.
• SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme in Human Capital Management SkillsFuture-funded career transition programme offered through SHRI Corp that enables individuals to transition into HR roles by gaining formal human capital management competencies.
• SHRI Individual Membership Professional membership for individual HR practitioners providing access to networking, development opportunities, continuing professional development, and HR best practices advocacy.
• SHRI Corporate Membership Organisational membership enabling companies to access HR resources, networking, and professional development for their HR teams with volume benefits.
• Singapore HR Awards SHRI's flagship biennial awards programme recognising HR excellence with Gold, Silver and Bronze standards across categories including Employee Experience, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, Transformation & Innovation, and Workplace Culture.
• HR Hackathon Annual hackathon competition for tertiary students and start-ups to develop innovative HR solutions addressing real-world workplace challenges in categories such as Employee Experience, Well-being, and Talent Engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• CPD hours earned for IHRP certification maintenance through accredited short courses (8–18 hours per course)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Edinburgh Napier UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHRI Academy's degree and master's programmes are accredited by Edinburgh Napier University, one of Scotland's largest higher education institutions with over 18,000 students from 109 countries. The Bachelor of Arts in HRM with Organisational Psychology (Top-Up), Master of Science in Human Resources (Top-Up), and Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Human Capital Management bear Edinburgh Napier University's academic brand and credential.
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHRI partnered with CIPD to deliver internationally recognised development programmes in Singapore, helping people professionals develop evidence-based techniques to shape an adaptive workforce and deliver transformational change. Joint offerings include 'Delivering Transformational Change' and 'Workforce Planning Essentials'.
• Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHRP is Singapore's HR professional body set up by tripartite partners (Ministry of Manpower, NTUC, and Singapore National Employers Federation). SHRI Academy offers IHRP-accredited short courses that enable HR professionals to earn CPD hours to maintain their IHRP certifications. Courses include HR Fundamentals, Employment Legislation, HR Analytics, and communication skills.
• International Coaching Federation (ICF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHRI's Certified Professional in Coaching for Organisational Growth programme is accredited by ICF as Level 1 coach education, meeting the educational and mentor coaching components towards the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential. The programme comprises three modules: The Essentials of Coaching, Coaching for Transformation and Performance, and Fostering a Culture of Growth in Organisation.
• Asia Pacific Federation of Personnel Management (APFPM) / World Federation of Personnel Management Associations (WFPMA)minorOthersSHRI was admitted as a member of APFPM in 1989, which is affiliated to the WFPMA, providing international recognition and network connectivity for Singapore's HR profession.
• Institute of Personnel Management (IPM) UKminorOthersIn 1976, SHRI (then SIPM) received international recognition when its president Mr Lawrence Mah received the IPM Presidential Award, fostering close ties with IPM UK.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): The world's largest HR professional membership association based in the US, offering SHRM certification, training, and advocacy. Directly comparable to SHRI as a national-level HR professional body delivering certification, education, and member services.
• Singapore Institute of Directors (SID): Singapore's national professional body for company directors offering training, certification, and advocacy. Operates a similar membership, training, and event-based business model in Singapore, making it a direct peer in the local professional body ecosystem.
• Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP): Singapore's HR professional body set up by tripartite partners (MOM, NTUC, SNEF). IHRP and SHRI have a symbiotic partnership where SHRI delivers IHRP-accredited short courses, making IHRP the closest peer in the local ecosystem.
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD): UK-based chartered professional body for HR and people development, offering internationally recognised qualifications and training. SHRI is a formal CIPD delivery partner in Singapore, making it directly comparable in mission and product mix.

Others

• International Coaching Federation (ICF): Global organisation that accredits coach education programmes. SHRI's Certified Professional in Coaching for Organisational Growth programme is ICF-accredited, making ICF an accreditation counterpart rather than direct competitor, with overlapping professional development mission.
• Asia Pacific Federation of Personnel Management (APFPM): Regional federation of HR/personnel management associations in the Asia Pacific, affiliated to WFPMA. SHRI was admitted as a member in 1989, making APFPM the regional umbrella peer for SHRI's international positioning.
• Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF): National body representing employer interests and part of Singapore's tripartite framework alongside MOM and NTUC. Functions as a tripartite partner to SHRI via IHRP, with overlapping workforce development and HR ecosystem mission.
• World Federation of Personnel Management Associations (WFPMA): Global federation of national HR associations affiliated through APFPM, of which SHRI is a member. Functions as SHRI's international federation platform rather than a competitor, but materially comparable in mission.

Regional players

• Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (HKIHRM): Hong Kong's leading HR professional institute offering qualification, training, and membership services. Comparable as a regional HR professional body in the Asia Pacific federation (APFPM) alongside SHRI, serving a similar mix of individual professionals and corporate clients.
• Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM): Malaysia's national HR professional body providing HR certification, training, and advocacy. Comparable as a regional HR professional association with similar membership, training, and events offering across Southeast Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SHRISingapore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shrisingapore
• Instagraminstagram.com/shrisingapore

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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