The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) continued its legacy of excellence in the field of Human Resource Management (HRM) at its annual graduation ceremony on October 26, 2023, at the BMICH.
The event on the theme “Elevating Excellence, Celebrating HRM Professionals,” commemorated the dedication and achievements of 699 graduates who completed various HRM programs.
These programs included BSc and MSc degrees in Human Resource Management and Development from the University of Salford, Manchester, UK, as well as CIPM’s own Chartered Qualification in Human Resource Management (CQHRM), Professional Qualification in Human Resource Management (PQHRM), Diploma in Training and Human Resource Development (DTHRD), Diploma in Industrial Relations and Employment Law (DIREL), and Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).
A section of the graduates
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Sanath Manatunge was the chief guest.
President of CIPM, Ken Wijayakumar said, “The Chartered qualification in HRM (CQHRM) introduced in 2020 received accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development in the UK in 2021.
“Remember, obtaining a qualification is only the beginning; to excel as an HR professionalor Manager, it is crucial to continually enhance your knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet the dynamic demands of the industry,” he added.
CEO of CIPM Sri Lanka, U.A.C. Obeyesekere delivering the Vote of Thanks said, “All these graduates will be stepping into a new phase in their livesas they embark on furthering their professional careers in Human Resource Management. I ferventlyhope that every student who graduates with CIPM will experience an excellent new beginning in their professional career.”
The audience included the graduates’ parents, CIPM’s Executive Council members, and the dedicated faculty and staff who played a pivotal role in the students’ education and development.
