Strategic L&D and OD Leader

Unlock your global potential. Two strategic certifications in L&D and OD, plus the prestigious Strategic HR and L&D Management Program from SP Jain School of Global Management.
A personalized learning journey to master cutting-edge strategies and gain the global perspective top organizations seek in strategic HR, L&D and OD leaders.

30,000+Alumni
3Certifications
8–12Weekly Projects
3 MonthsJob Support
Limited Intake – First Come First Serve 6 Months Customized Path Virtual ILT & Blended

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SHRM Recognized Certificates
SP Jain Premium Program
Personalized Skill Audit
3-Month Job Support (JAM)
Live Virtual + Blended

Our 6 Step Methodology

The Strategic L&D and OD Leader Program is ideal for L&D and OD professionals, HR leaders, training specialists and organizational consultants, as well as aspiring professionals looking to transition into strategic corporate roles.

Step 1
01
Detailed Personalized Audit
One-on-one video session with a career advisor
BARS AssessmentAI-Powered
Step 2
02
Customized Learning Path
3 certifications over 6 months
2 Strategic CertificationsSP Jain Program
Step 3
03
8–12 Weekly Projects
Gain expertise through hands-on experience
Resume-ReadyPractical
Step 4
04
Intensive Job Support (JAM)
3 months of focused job support
ResumeInterviewsNetworking
Step 5
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Globally Recognized Certificates
Based on high quality project work
SHRM Learning Credits
Step 6
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Alumni Status
Ongoing learning and support
Expertise CenterMicro-learningReferrals

A Detailed Personalized Audit

We conduct a thorough, personalized competency audit through a one-on-one video session with a career advisor, using a structured behavioral-anchored rating scale to assess your skills against the key competencies companies demand.

1:1 Video SessionWith a career advisor
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BARS AssessmentBehavioral-anchored rating scale
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Competency ChartStrengths & gaps
How it works
Data-Driven Skill Audit
One-on-One Session
A detailed competency audit conducted live with a career advisor.
Structured Rating Scale
Your abilities are evaluated against key competencies that companies demand.
AI-Powered Alignment
Our system analyzes hundreds of real-world job descriptions so the competencies align with the most sought-after skills in the global job market.
Step 2
Customized Learning Path (6 Months)
Tailored to Your Gaps
A structured, step-by-step program based on your skill audit, carefully tailored to fill in your weaknesses.
Targeted Content & Activities
Aligned with your individual goals, with practical activities and continuous assessments.
3 Certifications
Any 2 strategic certifications, the SP Jain premium program and the Job Acceleration Masterclass.

Certified Strategic HR and L&D Management Program

Four modules from SP Jain School of Global Management covering strategy, competitive advantage, leadership pipelines and leading change.

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Strategy &
People Dimension
Managing in VUCA
Understanding Strategy & role of People dimension
VRIO from HR Perspective
Porter's model, Ansoff model and VRIO Model
02
Strategic Competitive
Advantage
Strategic L&D for competitive advantage
Strategic HRM for competitive advantage
Strategic Organization development for competitive advantage
L&D and HR Scorecards
03
Leadership Pipelines
& Learning Culture
Building leadership pipelines
Leadership succession planning
Building corporate governance, ethical dimension
Creating a learning culture
04
Leading Change &
Digital HR
Change and dimension of change
Building yourself as a transformational leader, influencing & leading change
Digitization of HR
Trends in technology and AI, blended training within companies

Choose Any 2 Strategic Certifications

Select any 2 from 6 certifications based on your skill audit. ILT (Live) or Blended mode.

Certified Assessment Center Analyst (I/B)
Certified Talent Management Analyst (I/B)
Certified OD Analyst (I/B)
Certified Executive Life Coach (B)
Certified OD Interventional Professional (I/B)

I = ILT (Live), B = Blended. ILT: 4 weekly live sessions with master practitioner faculty, 4 doubt clarification sessions, 4 weekly practical projects. Blended: 6 weekly recorded sessions of 3 hours each, 6 doubt clarification sessions, 6 weekly practical projects. Post certification: 1 year of coaching support.

Intensive Job Support Program (JAM)

A 3-month focused initiative providing personalized guidance, resume building, interview preparation and networking strategies to help you secure your desired job role effectively and efficiently.

Weeks 1–4
Build & Prepare
Week 1: Resume Writing Mastery
Visual-based resume formats and the right keywords to make your resume ATS friendly, followed by a review with career coaches.
Week 2: Effective Job Search Strategies
A list of places to load your resume for maximum visibility, plus techniques to keep it high on job portals.
Week 3: Latest Trends in HR / L&D
A certification on Middle Earth's LMS covering the buzzwords and best-practice case studies used in interviews, which you can add to your resume.
Week 4: Interview Facing Techniques
Training to maximize your impact in interviews, with a mock interview with one of our career mentors.
Weeks 5–12
Campaign & Mentoring
Weeks 5 & 6: Mentoring & Continuous Resume Blast
Your resume is sent to over 1000 placement agencies and recruiters so you don't miss out on suitable opportunities.
Weeks 7 to 12: Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting
Detailed discussions to fine-tune your campaign and fix any problems, so you get maximum visibility and face interviews confidently.

Program Fee

The intake for this program is very limited and only considered on a first come first serve basis. The entire program cost is below.

Prices in INR for India. International pricing in USD/AED.

Key Features & Benefits

In-Depth L&D Strength Audit
A personalized competency audit that pinpoints your strengths and gaps.
Customized Learning Path
A 6-month path tailored to your audit results and career goals.
2 Strategic & 1 Premium Certification
Two strategic certifications plus the SP Jain Strategic HR and L&D Management Program.
Projects Linked to Global Standards
8–12 weekly projects that you can add to your resume, condensing around 2 years of experience into an intensive 6-month plan.
Supported by Industry Experts
Learn from master practitioner faculty with decades of HR, L&D and OD experience.
Globally Recognized by SHRM
Certificates recognized for learning credits by organizations like SHRM.
Intensive Job Support Program
3 months of resume building, interview preparation, networking and a resume blast to 1000+ recruiters.
Vibrant Alumni Community
30,000+ multicultural alumni with active WhatsApp communities, doubt clarification and job/referral support.

Our Master Practitioner Faculty

Nitin Sanker
CEO and MD of Middle Earth HR. IIT-IIM alumnus with 25 years of experience in HR, training and consulting across India, Bahrain, Thailand, Singapore, UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia and USA. Visiting faculty at SP Jain Dubai, IIM Calcutta, ISB and IIM Indore; has trained 15,000+ HR professionals across 20 countries.
Nandita Asthana Sanker
Founder Director of Middle Earth HR and alumna of IIM Indore. Almost three decades of experience in operations, consulting, training and coaching; certified coach and master trainer who has trained 10,000+ HR professionals across 10 countries.
Jay Sridhar
Over 2 decades of experience in HR, consulting and training, with senior leadership portfolios in top organizations. Has trained over 2,000 HR professionals and facilitated L&D solutions across India, Middle East, Malaysia, Singapore, China and Europe.
Rukmini Iyer
Specialist in conflict resolution with 21 years across leadership development, organization design, assessment centers, instructional design, DEI consulting and executive coaching. Has taught at SP Jain School of Global Management, Singapore.
Ganesh Shenoy
27+ years across education, training, sales, program management, talent management and operations. Recognized as "South India's Most Talented HR Leader" (Times Ascent & Asia Pacific HRM Congress, 2017); has trained, mentored and coached 10,000+ professionals.
Vijay Bachu
B.E. and MBA with close to 25 years of experience with leading corporations like Microsoft, Hutchison Max and RPG group across operations, sales and customer support. ITIL and PMP trained; winner of the Microsoft Global Award (CPE) in 2013.
Vidya Murlidharan
XIMB alumna with 25+ years in HR consulting across top corporates in India; freelancing in OD, L&D and HR since 2016, with almost 500 hours of teaching experience across 7 corporate areas.

Globally Recognized Certificates

Get globally validated certificates based on high quality project work. A globally recognized certificate demonstrates your expertise and competency, and enhances credibility, career prospects and opportunities across international markets.

Recognized for learning credits by SHRM
Sample Certificate

Learning That Continues After Certification

Free Membership of Expertise Center

A hub of books, trend papers, presentations and resources for HR or L&D projects. 250 expert resources including HBR books and the best Middle Earth project templates, with 7 expertise mentors and 2–3 process and resource team members.

Weekly Micro-Learning

Each week we provide a curated selection of micro-learning resources, including books and articles. At least three new materials are available weekly to download and engage with at your own pace, keeping you updated on the latest HR and L&D trends.

Job Referrals & Peer Support

Our vibrant alumni community actively supports each other through job referrals, project assignments and peer-to-peer assistance. Members share insights, resolve doubts and collaborate to advance each other's careers.

Our Alumni Work At

Over 30,000 multicultural alumni at organizations worldwide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Strategic L&D and OD Leader Program?

It combines two strategic certifications in L&D and OD with the Strategic HR and L&D Management Program from SP Jain School of Global Management, delivered through a personalized 6-month learning path.

Who is this program for?

L&D and OD professionals, HR leaders, training specialists and organizational consultants, as well as aspiring professionals looking to transition into strategic corporate roles in L&D, HR or OD.

Which certifications can I choose?

Any 2 from: Certified Learning & Development Manager, Certified Assessment Center Analyst, Certified Talent Management Analyst, Certified OD Analyst, Certified Executive Life Coach and Certified OD Interventional Professional. The SP Jain Certified Strategic HR and L&D Management Program and the Job Acceleration Masterclass (JAM) are compulsory.

How is my learning path customized?

Through a one-on-one video audit with a career advisor using a behavioral-anchored rating scale. Your results, benchmarked against real-world job descriptions, shape a path that fills in your weaknesses.

How are sessions delivered?

ILT mode: 4 weekly sessions with master practitioner faculty, 4 doubt clarification sessions and 4 weekly practical projects. Blended mode: 6 weekly recorded sessions of 3 hours each, 6 doubt clarification sessions and 6 weekly practical projects. Both include 1 year of post-certification coaching support.

What does the job support program include?

JAM is a 3-month program covering resume writing, job search strategies, a latest-trends certification, interview techniques with a mock interview, and a resume blast to over 1000 placement agencies and recruiters, followed by troubleshooting support.

Are the certificates recognized internationally?

Yes. The certificates are globally validated, based on high quality project work, and recognized for learning credits by organizations like SHRM.

What is the program fee?

INR 79,650 including GST for India; USD 1,000 or AED 4,000 for international participants. Intake is limited and offered on a first come first serve basis.

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