This qualification begins by examining the research and theory about the work of HR professionals, helps develop the skills needed to be an effective HR professional. You’ll explore the contexts within which HR strategies and policies are developed, the choices an organisation may make about its HR strategy, and the implications of adopting the different strategies. There is also an analytical element as you’ll learn how to manage people effectively and responsibly through analytics. The compulsory modules lay the foundations for choosing between looking at the concepts of employmen...
This qualification begins by examining the research and theory about the work of HR professionals, helps develop the skills needed to be an effective HR professional. You’ll explore the contexts within which HR strategies and policies are developed, the choices an organisation may make about its HR strategy, and the implications of adopting the different strategies. There is also an analytical element as you’ll learn how to manage people effectively and responsibly through analytics. The compulsory modules lay the foundations for choosing between looking at the concepts of employment relations and employee engagement or how coaching and mentoring supports learning in the workplace. <br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>• Gain an understanding of the HR professional’s role, addressing ethical dilemmas, EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), inclusivity, diversity and sustainable HR management.<br/>• Develop essential people management skills such as interviewing, training, and managing performance.<br/>• Learn to manage people effectively and responsibly using people analytics.analytical techniques<br/>• Option to include a focus on either employee relations or workplace learning.
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
11/2025
Campus
Distance Learning
Application deadline
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Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
O11
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