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4-in-1 Certified in HR Generalist (CiHRG)Practical HR Generalist training course

Be eligible for the majority of HR jobs in the market.

Become a job-ready HR Generalist who can handle compliance, payroll, HR operations and recruitment from day one. This practical HR Generalist course is taught live, with hands-on assignments, and built on HR job profiles from 25,000+ companies.

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2–3 live classesevery week

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

4 certifications in one practical course

1HR Legal Compliances
2Salary, Payroll & Taxation
3HR Generalist & Operations
4HR Recruiter & Talent Acquisition

Practically covers the everyday HR work you'll handle as an HR in any company, skills you'll use throughout your career.
Ideal first step: upgrade later to the 5-in-1 (HRBP) or 7-in-1 Master Program.
Practical skills that make you job-ready, whether you're a fresher or restarting after a gap.
Already in HR? This 4-in-1 program fills your knowledge gaps and helps you grow faster, with a better role and a salary hike.

DETAILED SYLLABUS

4-in-1 Certified in HR Generalist (CiHRG): course modules

Every module is taught practically, with live examples, practical assignments and real HR documents. Tap a part to see all topics.

PART 1

HR Legal Compliances (Practical)

Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)

Introduction to EPF, EPS and EDLI
Coverage rules for establishments
Financial obligations, calculation rules and monthly deposit calculations
Effect of EPF on the salary structure
Exempted establishments: rules and calculations
Portal activities: employer and member e-Sewa portal, Unified Portal
Employer forms, returns, challans, payments and processes

Employees' State Insurance (ESI)

Introduction to ESI and coverage rules
Financial obligations, calculation rules and monthly deposit calculations
Effect of ESI on the salary structure
Exempted establishments rules
Portal activities for employer and insured persons
Employee registration, forms, returns, challans, payments and processes

Payment of Gratuity

Introduction to gratuity and coverage rules
Rules for payment of gratuity and calculation rules
Gratuity in case of death or disablement of an employee
Forfeiture of gratuity
Forms, modes of payment and processes

Other statutory compliances

Minimum Wages Act
Payment of Bonus Act
Maternity Benefit Act
Equal Remuneration Act
Employees' Compensation Act
Other labour laws, rules and regulations

PART 2

Salary, Payroll & Taxation: Compensation & Benefits (Practical)

Salary preparation and calculations

Introduction to salary and wages; building the right salary structure
Salary components: calculating Basic, HRA, DA and more
Practically calculating CTC, gross and net salary
Effect of EPF and other compliances on salary structures
Allowances, performance pay, ESOPs and variable pay
Reimbursements, cashable and non-cashable components

Full and Final Settlement (F&F)

F&F process
F&F calculations through practical examples
Agreement breach deductions, arrears and recoverables

Payroll applications and software

Introduction to payroll software
Entering a new joinee's data in payroll
Processing monthly salaries through payroll

Professional Tax (PT)

PT rules and slab-wise calculations
Employer registration certificate
Monthly and yearly PT returns

Income Tax (IT)

Calculating taxable income
Deductions and exemptions, including HRA and LTA, with ceiling limits
Calculating income tax liability
Income tax returns of employees

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)

Introduction to TDS
Calculating TDS on employees' salaries
Form 16

PART 3

HR Generalist & HR Operations (Practical)

Performance management & appraisal systems

Aims and objectives of a good appraisal system
Practically preparing scorecards
Examples of different appraisal questionnaires
Implementing growth and reward systems
Types of appraisal: 360-degree, 720-degree, bell curve and more
Post-appraisal actions

SWOT analysis for HR

Using SWOT analysis to improve HR processes
Evaluating HR processes through SWOT
Developing plans of action to improve HR processes

HR dashboards & MIS

Why HR dashboards and MIS matter
Practically preparing HR dashboards and MIS reports
Using dashboard and MIS data for decision-making

PART 4

HR Recruiter & Talent Acquisition (Practical)

End-to-end recruitment

Manpower planning
Recruitment policy and implementation
Job descriptions (JD) and person specification sheets
Attracting and managing applicants
Developing and using recruitment channels; reducing recruitment cost
Shortlisting, assessment and lining up candidates for interviews
RPO and vendor management; working with recruitment consultants
Headhunting
Recruitment trackers, KRAs, TAT and SLAs
Blue-collar and white-collar recruitment
Joining documentation and onboarding
Reference checks and background verification

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WHO IS IT FOR

Who should join the 4-in-1 Certified in HR Generalist (CiHRG)?

Freshers, MBA & non-MBA students

Get the practical skills employers ask for in your first HR interview.

Restarting after a career break

Fill the knowledge gap, get updated with today's HR practices and get preferred by companies for your practical HR skills.

Switching to HR

Move into HR from sales, operations, admin, IT, teaching or any other field by building strong HR domain and practical knowledge.

Working HR professionals with experience

Fill skill gaps, take on more responsibility, grow faster and increase your pay potential.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Be eligible for these HR roles after the 4-in-1 Certified in HR Generalist (CiHRG)

A strong HR Generalist foundation: be eligible for the core HR jobs every company hires for.

HR ExecutiveHR GeneralistHR Operations ExecutiveHR RecruiterTalent Acquisition ExecutivePayroll ExecutiveCompliance ExecutiveHR CoordinatorHR OfficerSenior HR ExecutivePayroll & Compliance Lead+ more

WHY METIER HR SERVICES AND HR TRAININGS

More than a course: practical HR training that gets you job-ready

Live smart classes

Every class is live and two-way, with one-to-one doubt solving.

Expert trainers

Led by Milan Surana, supported by subject-matter expert trainers.

Study material

Expertly curated notes, formats and templates you can reuse at work.

Digital certificate

Certificate from an ISO 9001 certified institute and HRIA Knowledge Partner.

Interview preparation

Frequently asked HR interview questions, practised in class.

Free resume add-up

Help presenting your new skills on your resume.

YOUR TRAINER

Milan Surana, Senior HR Trainer

15+ years · 35,000+ training hours · HR consulting to 100+ companies · 10,000+ success stories · One of India's most-followed HR trainers

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FAQS

4-in-1 Certified in HR Generalist (CiHRG): frequently asked questions

What is the 4-in-1 Certified in HR Generalist (CiHRG) course?

CiHRG is a practical HR Generalist training course by Metier HR Services and HR Trainings with four certifications in one: HR Legal Compliances, Salary, Payroll & Taxation, HR Generalist & Operations, and HR Recruiter & Talent Acquisition.

How long is the HR Generalist course?

About 2.5 months, with 2–3 live smart classes every week, taught by Milan Surana and subject-matter expert trainers.

Is the 4-in-1 HR Generalist course good for freshers?

Yes. It is the most popular starting course for freshers, MBA and non-MBA students, and also suits career restarters and people switching to HR, because it teaches the day-to-day HR work companies hire for.

Can I upgrade to the 5-in-1 or 7-in-1 later?

Yes. You can start with the 4-in-1 Certified in HR Generalist and add HRBP (5-in-1) or HRBP + POSH (7-in-1 Master Program in HR) later. Talk to us for the best path.

What are the fees for the HR Generalist course?

Fees depend on the current batch and offer. Fill in the form or message us on WhatsApp to get the brochure with current fees, installment options and this week's ₹1,000 cash voucher.

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