XLRI – Xavier School of Management is one of India’s oldest and most respected business schools, known for its academic excellence, industry relevance, and world-class leadership development programmes. With a strong emphasis on ethical management, strategic thinking, and human-centric leadership, XLRI prepares professionals to drive organisational transformation and lead high-impact HR and business initiatives. Its executive programmes are designed to equip working professionals with advanced skills and practical insights that deliver measurable value in today’s fast-changing business environment.

The Executive Development Programme in Human Resource Management (EDPHRM) is a 6–7 month executive learning programme designed to build strategic HR capabilities for professionals at different stages of their career. Aligned with global HR best practices (including SHRM frameworks), this programme helps participants master the end-to-end HR value chain — from talent acquisition and performance management to compliance, analytics, engagement, and organisational change. Through a blend of live online sessions delivered by XLRI faculty, practical modules, and high-impact case discussions, learners gain the tools to lead people strategy with clarity, confidence, and impact.