Human Resources Management Certificate Online

At the heart of every business, brand and organisation the world over lies the human resource contingency that makes it all happen.  No business can run without human resources and nor can any business expect to succeed without stellar human resource management. HR professionals play a pivotally important role in recruiting, deploying, supervising and managing the workforce.  Ultimately, their efforts and successes have an extraordinary impact not only on the day-to-day efficiency of the business as a whole, but both its position within the industry and its long-term viability. 

Human Resources Management Certificate Online, represents the ideal introductory course for those looking to begin or enhance an existing career in HR. No specific prior experience or knowledge is required to get the very most out of this intensive six-unit course, which introduces every essential insight and core skill required to succeed as a professional HR manager.

Course content begins by providing candidates with a broad introduction to contemporary human resource management, before moving on to dissect the recruitment process and investigate each important step in building and training effective teams. Focus then switches to employee motivation and rewards, followed by an overview of key workplace equality legislation and the role the HR manager plays in establishing and maintaining diversity of the workforce.   

Human Resources Management Certificate Online: Key Topics

Human Resources Management Certificate Onlineconsists of the following five units:

Unit 1 - Introduction to HRM

In the first course unit, candidates explore the concept of human resource management from a contemporary business perspective.  Key concepts covered include the primary objectives of human resource management, the extent to which HRM is effective, a variety of HRM functions and the importance of the HR code of ethics.

Unit 2 - Recruitment and Selection

The following unit focuses more specifically on the recruitment process, guiding candidates through each essential stage of the contemporary recruitment drive, the establishment of a fair and workable recruitment policy, a variety of factors that can affect recruitment efforts and the specific role the HR manager plays in recruitment.

Unit 3 - Performance Management

Management of employee/workforce performance enters the discussion in Unit 3, in which candidates are taken through the specifics of the performance appraisal, why it is that performance appraisals are carried out and a series of methods/approaches for achieving optimal results.  Course content also covers career development, performance counselling and the concept of the 360-degree appraisal.

Unit 4 - Training & Development

The importance of outstanding training and workforce development represents the primary focus of Unit 4.  Candidates are guided through the process of identifying and addressing training needs, assessing training methods with respect to cost-effectiveness, the most important areas of employee training to consider and why it is necessary to continue providing ongoing coaching and development opportunities.

Unit 5 - Rewarding Employees

Employee motivation and rewards enter the discussion in the fifth course unit, which incorporates an investigation of how and why specific rewards can lead to greater motivation and improved performance as a result.  A series of effective reward systems are explored, along with the establishment of wage structures and an overview of competence-related pay.

Unit 6 - Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Bringing the course to a conclusion, Unit 6 focuses on diversity in the workplace and the importance of creating a culture of equal opportunities.  A variety of key legislative requirements and laws are discussed, including discrimination on marital or gender grounds, disability requirements and a series of strategies for effectively managing workplace diversity.

Paying in Instalments: £395 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £95

No of Instalments: 12

Each Instalment: £25

Pay in Full: (£80 Discount) £315

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Completion of this course will position candidates ideally for ongoing study at the highest level, or to pursue employment in an HR capacity. Existing HR workers and business managers may also benefit from its teachings. HR positions incorporate every role related to the workforce, including recruitment, deployment, training, supervision, payroll and so much more. Typical salaries vary from £17,000 up to £50,000 or more, in accordance with the specific position. 

• Existing HR workers in pursuit of promotion
• Business managers and owners with no formal HR training
• Newcomers to HR interesting in a career change
• Team leaders and supervisors looking to improve their competencies
• Anyone interested in enriching their CV and career prospects

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