Human Resource Management

Course Description

This six-month certification course in Human Resource Management (HRM) is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of modern HR practices and their strategic role in organizational success. The course covers key areas such as recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and HR analytics.

Learners will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to manage people effectively in diverse workplace environments. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications, including case studies, role plays, and project-based learning, to prepare participants for entry-level HR roles or to enhance their existing professional capabilities.

By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to contribute to HR functions, support organizational goals, and adapt to evolving trends such as digital HR and workforce diversity.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the core concepts and functions of Human Resource Management and its role in achieving organizational objectives. 
2. Design and implement effective recruitment and selection processes, including job analysis and candidate evaluation. 
3. Develop training and performance management systems to enhance employee skills, productivity, and career growth. 
4. Apply compensation, benefits, and employee relations strategies to improve employee satisfaction and workplace harmony. 
5. Analyze HR data and apply legal and strategic HR principles to support decision-making and ensure organizational compliance.
6. Apply integrated Human Resource Management knowledge to design, present, and justify a comprehensive HR plan for an organization through a capstone project and viva assessment.

Module 1: Introduction to Human Resource Management 

• Meaning and scope of HRM
• Evolution of HRM
• Objectives and functions of HRM
• Role of HR manager in modern organizations
• HRM vs Personnel Management
• HR policies and ethics

Module 2: Recruitment, Selection & Workforce Planning 

• Human resource planning (HRP)
• Job analysis, job description & specification
• Recruitment sources (internal & external)
• Selection process (interviews, tests, background checks)
• Onboarding & induction
• Use of HR technology in recruitment

Module 3: Training, Development & Performance Management 

• Training needs analysis
• Methods of training (on-the-job & off-the-job)
• Employee development & career planning
• Performance appraisal methods (360°, KPI, MBO)
• Feedback and coaching techniques

Module 4: Compensation, Benefits & Employee Relations 

• Wage and salary administration
• Incentives, bonuses & benefits
• Payroll basics
• Employee motivation theories
• Employee relations & engagement
• Conflict resolution & grievance handling

Module 5: HR Analytics, Employment Law & Strategic HRM 

• Introduction to HR analytics
• Key HR metrics (turnover, retention, productivity)
• Basics of labor laws
• Workplace diversity & inclusion
• Strategic HRM & organizational culture
• Future trends in HR (AI, remote work, digital HR)

Module 6: Capstone Project & Viva 

• Selection of a real or hypothetical organization for HR planning
• Conducting basic organizational analysis (size, structure, workforce needs)
• Designing a complete HR plan (recruitment, training, performance, compensation)
• Identifying HR challenges and proposing solutions
• Integration of HR policies and compliance considerations
• Preparing a professional project report
• Presentation skills and effective communication techniques
• Viva preparation and responding to panel questions