Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Program
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CHRO Program: Reimagine the CHRO Role with Strategic Vision, Influence, and Impact
The Chief Human Resources Officer Program from UCLA Anderson Executive Education empowers senior HR leaders and aspiring CHROs to build advanced strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities. Through live online faculty sessions, an engaging on-campus immersion, practical projects, and personalized coaching, you will gain real world insights from practicing CHROs and board members, develop AI and people analytics skills to drive talent strategy, and apply learning for measurable organizational impact.
Led by distinguished UCLA Anderson faculty, this 4-month program integrates strategic HR leadership, AI and people analytics, along with workforce transformation frameworks with immersive learning and coaching. You will emerge as a strategically precise and insight-driven leader with the frameworks and confidence to influence business direction and shape the future of work.
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What You Will Learn in the Chief Human Resources Officer Program
The Chief Human Resources Officer Program will enable you to:
Lead as a transformative CHRO by aligning personal leadership strengths and strategic intent to drive measurable enterprise impact
Strengthen strategic and financial acumen to navigate trade-offs, influence C-suite decisions, and link human capital investments to business value
Design future-ready workforce strategies that respond to demographic shifts, digital disruption, and evolving employee expectations
Leverage data, analytics, and AI to inform talent, culture, and organizational decisions, positioning HR as a strategic driver of business performance
Navigate governance and board dynamics with insights into enterprise risk, succession, and ethics to enhance credibility and influence in the boardroom
Integrate learning through a personalized capstone and coaching journey, articulating a clear leadership narrative, creating an actionable growth plan, and building an enduring peer network for sustained impact
UCLA Anderson's Transformative Leader Model
UCLA Anderson’s Transformative Leader Model offers a bold new framework for CHROs and human resources leadership, focused on driving enterprise transformation through people, culture, and strategy. The six-capability model develops leaders who solve challenges with creativity, build engagement and inclusion with empathy, act with purpose and integrity, apply rigorous data insight, leverage technology for value creation, and anticipate disruption with strong industry acumen. The Chief Human Resources Officer Program strengthens these capabilities through immersive curriculum and applied learning to enhance C-suite influence and deliver sustained business impact.
Program Highlights
Learn from UCLA Anderson faculty and senior CHROs, CFOs, and board members, gaining deep insights into the evolving expectations and strategic impact of the CHRO role.
Experience a transformative, five-day, in-person immersion at the UCLA Anderson campus in Los Angeles.
Gain a distinctive West Coast perspective on innovation, AI, workforce transformation, and the evolving dynamics of people and performance.
Apply your insights through a personalized capstone that connects your leadership narrative to an initiative with real organizational impact.
Work one-on-one with UCLA Executive Education coaches to strengthen your leadership narrative and clarify strategic priorities as a future CHRO.
Gain access to select UCLA alumni benefits upon program completion, from networking events to industry-specific community engagement.
Assess how people analytics and AI shape talent acquisition, retention, and workforce strategy for measurable business impact.
Participate in peer consulting labs, live case simulations, and applied projects that turn learning into measurable organizational outcomes.
Program Curriculum
With a distinct West Coast lens, this three-phase learning journey combines live online modules, a five-day, immersive, on-campus experience in Los Angeles, and a live online project phase.
Who Is The Chief Human Resources Officer Program For?
The Chief Human Resources Officer Program equips accomplished HR leaders across industries who are preparing for or stepping into enterprise-wide CHRO roles.
The program is ideal for:
Current CHROs aiming to drive organizational change through talent, culture, and leadership while expanding their strategic influence across the C-suite and board
Aspiring CHROs and senior HR leaders looking to transition into the CHRO role by applying innovation and industry best practices to create organizational impact
Participants are required to have:
A minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience
Fluency in written and spoken English
On-Campus Immersion at UCLA
The myriad cultural, sporting, and academic opportunities at UCLA Anderson make the campus an inspiring setting for learning and growth. The five-day, in-person immersion included in the Chief Human Resources Officer Program takes place at the Los Angeles campus, in the city’s vibrant heart. During this experience, participants engage with faculty and practicing CHROs through panels, case discussions, and applied workshops, exploring strategic HR, talent innovation, AI-enabled decision making, and finance in action. This immersive experience offers valuable networking opportunities to connect with peers, faculty, and industry leaders, building relationships and professional networks that extend well beyond the program.
Leadership Coaching Sessions
In the culminating session, complete two personalized coaching sessions with UCLA Anderson Executive Education coaches to refine your leadership narrative, clarify strategic priorities, and translate feedback into actionable growth goals. The program concludes with integration and a formal welcome into the UCLA alumni network, fostering accountability and lasting professional connections.
Throughout these sessions, you will:
Synthesize program insights into a coherent, high-impact leadership project
Communicate strategic priorities and leadership commitments through compelling storytelling
Receive structured feedback to strengthen your execution and implementation plans
Establish accountability and a lasting professional network to support continued growth
Program Timeline
Date | Location | |
|---|---|---|
Welcome Session | April 15, 2026 | Live Online | One 60-Minute Session |
Phase 1: Building the CHRO Mindset | April 22 – June 3, 2026
| Live Online | Four 120-Minute Sessions |
Phase 2: CHRO Leadership in Action | June 15 – 19, 2026
| In Person | Five Days at the UCLA Anderson Campus in Los Angeles |
Phase 3: CHRO Readiness in Practice | July 1 – 15, 2026 | Live Online | Two 120-Minute Sessions |
Group Project
Collaborate with cross-industry peers in groups to address a real-world HR leadership challenge. Drawing on program frameworks, stakeholder strategy, analytics, foresight, culture, and change leadership, develop actionable solutions and a strategic action plan. This hands-on project fosters peer learning, encourages diverse perspectives, and enables you to apply insights directly to your organization.
Contributing Faculty
Professor of Management and Organizations, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Faculty Director, Easton Technology Management Center; Adjunct Professor, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Continuing Lecturer in Management and Organizations, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Associate Professor of Strategy and Behavioral Decision Making, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Susan Wojcicki Chair in Data Science and Innovation; Professor of Decisions, Operations and Technology Management, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Co-Faculty Director, Fink Center for Finance and Investments; Adjunct Professor, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Ernst and Young Chair in Accounting; Professor of Accounting; Accounting Area Chair, UCLA Anderson School
Adjunct Professor of Management and Organizations, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Ho-Su Wu Chair in Management; Department Chair, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Joseph Jacobs Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies; Professor of Strategy; Faculty Director, Harold and Pauline Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Strategy Area Chair...
Alumni Benefits
Upon completion of the program, you will receive global alumni status in addition to alumni benefits*:
Gain access to a vast community of over 700,000 UCLA alumni worldwide, providing extensive networking opportunities
Receive a personalized, lifelong forwarding email address
Gain access to lifelong learning initiatives, including workshops, webinars, and executive education programs
Attend alumni-specific events, including the annual alumni conference, regional gatherings, and global networking sessions
Join regional alumni chapters and industry-specific interest groups to deepen your connections and collaborate on shared interests
*Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of UCLA Anderson.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a verified digital certificate from UCLA Anderson Executive Education.
The certificate is a recognition of the participant’s achievement and the investment they and their organization have made in their education and development.
Why UCLA Anderson Executive Education?
UCLA Anderson Executive Education prepares forward-thinking leaders to excel in complex, high-growth environments. Rooted in cutting-edge research and delivered by distinguished faculty, programs combine analytical rigor with applied learning to strengthen strategic capability and organizational influence. Situated in Los Angeles, a global center of innovation, UCLA Anderson equips executives with future-ready leadership perspectives, access to expansive professional networks, and the confidence to drive lasting enterprise impact.
FAQs
Connect with a Program Advisor for a 1:1 Session
Our program advisors have helped senior executives across the world choose the right program for their career goals. Schedule a 1:1 to get a deeper understanding of why the Chief Human Resources Officer Program is the right fit for you.
Email: uclaa_chro@emeritus.org
Phone: +13157573910 (U.S.) / +442038933525 (U.K.) / +971800035703577 (UAE) / +525596523248 (LATAM)
We encourage early application due to limited cohort capacity.
Flexible payment options available.
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