Developing HRD Professionals and enhancing HRD professionalism
Developing HRD Professionals and enhancing HRD professionalism
Distinguishing feature of Fellow Programs in HRD & OD is that they are designed primarily for the working executives, management faculty and consultants. The Fellow Program is a doctoral level program and Associate Program is a M. Phil. level program of the Academy of HRD.
I joined for fellowship with AHRD to pursue my academic interests, add value to myself, and contribute to society. As a Transformation Leader, I had quite elaborative exposure to Workplace and Business Transformation and am eager to learn People Transformation. Hence the fellowship in HR was an easy decision for me to go for, however the tricky part was, from where or with whom? I believe that’s where AHRD made it easy for me. The course is very well designed to give best for non-HR professionals. The faculty is from top notch Indian institutes with extensive experience and vast knowledge. Motivation and support provided by Dr Shreshtha and her team is simply superb. It’s a commitment and sacrifice on weekend which has tremendous worth, I would personally VOTE for it as it is designed and suited well for working professionals like us.
I embarked upon the fellowship program at AHRD purely based on some academic interest and to have a flavour of research orientation. The journey has been very enriching so far. We have a mix batch of both HR and non-HR professionals. I strongly feel that while the sessions have set the platform for the non-HR professionals to know the subject, HR, better, it has also forced the HR professionals to further introspect on the subject which has given an edge in the professional journey as well. There has been no looking back once I joined the program. The course curriculum is very well designed, with a balanced mix of theory, assignments, case studies, presentations, HR analytics, and so on. Even the five- day contact classes program was quite an absorbing experience. The faculty members are excellent and hand-picked from top notch institutions. Pestonjee Sir, Dr. Shreshtha and Ms. Merlin are doing a fabulous job in terms of managing the show with a lot of passion. Even we got a chance to interact with HR stalwarts like Dr. T V Rao. The program is quite methodical coupled with rich quality. I have benefitted a lot from this program as it enables us to deep dive into the core HR subjects with a pinch of research orientation. The HR analytics, quantitative research are of special interest to me. The analysis piece makes it more interesting. The learning has been immense. As we approach the fag end of the course curriculum / course work, we look forward to initiating the research journey and wish to complete the fellowship program successfully. It is a tailor-made program for the working professionals and is quite engaging. Once again, I thank AHRD for the experience and take aways.
I joined the AHRD Fellowship to enrich my academic journey and gain deeper insights into the evolving landscape of Human Resources. With over a decade of experience across the full HR spectrum—including Talent Management, Learning & Development, and Strategic HR—I was seeking a program that would blend academic rigor with practical relevance. AHRD has delivered exactly that. The structure of the fellowship is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of working professionals. The sessions are engaging, the faculty is highly experienced, and the weekend format ensures learning doesn’t come at the cost of professional responsibilities. What truly stood out for me was the continuous support from Dr. Shreshtha and her team. Their guidance, encouragement, and commitment to the cohort’s success made a real difference. This program has added immense value to my professional and personal growth. It has encouraged me to think more strategically, explore new perspectives, and reaffirm my passion for people practices. I would confidently recommend the AHRD Fellowship to any HR professional looking to grow with purpose and direction.