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Dream of leading talent acquisition and fostering workplace excellence? From recruitment and employee development to organisational strategy and compliance – our Human Resource Management Course can set you on the path to success.
Accredited by IAB and Qualifi and recognised by leading HR organisations, our online Human Resource Management course covers everything from talent management, employee relations, and performance appraisal to organisational strategy, legal compliance, and workplace diversity.
The Level 4 and 5 Human Resource Management course is equivalent to the first two years of an undergraduate course, allowing learners to progress onto the final year of an undergraduate degree program at a university.
This course is eligible for ELCAS funding.
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Students on our Human Resource Management course can complete a Level 4 (120 credits) IAB Diploma, Level 5 (120 credits) or a combined Level 4 & 5 (240 credits) diploma, designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the Human Resource Management industry.
The course is completed online and you can start at any time, it’s completely flexible. Each module (Level 4 & Level 5) consists of 40 hours of guided online learning, with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that include recommended exercises, readings, digital resources and self-test tasks.
To complete the course you’ll submit 10 online assignments at Level 4 and 6 online assignments at Level 5. Assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Once you’ve passed your course, you’ll be awarded with a Level 4 IAB and Level 5 Qualifi diploma, and you’ll be able to top up your qualification to a bachelor’s degree at a range of UK universities.
During this Human Resource Management course you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, social learning forums and additional materials to complete your diploma with ease. You can find out more about the support you’ll have available on our Student Resources page. You can also read about the academic credentials we meet and associations we’re part of to make sure you have the best learning experience.
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Level 4 Module Listing
Culture and the organisation
Develop an understanding of what is meant by “organisational culture” and its various influences on the operation of the organisation itself.
Developing interpersonal skills
Come to understand the interpersonal skills that are required by managers and leaders in different managerial responsibilities. Learn how to develop these skills for improved performance.
Managing and rewarding performance
Learn what effective performance management means, and how it can be used to improve workplace performance, both in terms of discipline and reward.
Managing ethically
Develop an understanding of what ethical issues can arise as a part of effective management, how ethical decisions can be made, and what the legal and regulatory context of what workplace ethics looks like.
Managing people in organisations
Learn about the reasons for, and best methods of, training people in an organisation.
Motivating and influencing people
Learn the best methods for motivating people, both individually and as part of a team.
Organisation structures
Develop an understanding of the factors that shape the design of structure within organisations, and how the organisational structure can influence management strategy.
Recruitment and CPD
Develop an understanding of the internal approaches used to determine recruitment needs, and of the different approaches taken by organisations to attract and select potential candidates. Learn about the requirements of contracts of employment, and the importance of personal development.
Strategic human resource development
Learn about the importance of strategic HRM in an organisation. Develop knowledge concerning the analysis of various factors impacting the labour market, the ways in which employment can be terminated, and the different forms of discrimination.
Working in teams
Develop an understanding of the core principles that underpin an effective team, both in terms of team membership and team leadership.
Level 5 module listing
The entrepreneurial manager
What is an entrepreneur? Examine the skills and qualities of entrepreneurship.
Why are organisations structured in the way they are? What determines the optimum structure and how does it differ between organisations? In this module, learners will look at the numerous models and theories that make up organisational structure.
Practical accounting analysis
Learners will complete exercises in accounts throughout this module to understand what they are telling us and the actions that analysis can precipitate.
Business planning and goal setting
What is the business trying to achieve? What will it do? How will it do it? This module focuses on the creation of clear goals and clear plans to achieve a clear objective.
Politics and business
Impact of politics on business and how it may help or hinder business. This module will educate learners on economic impact, exports and government support.
Business law
Explore the statutory responsibilities of managers as learners look into the legalities of business and business executives.
Managing in today’s world
Business in the modern world. This module focuses on governance and equality as a means to do right in business.
Performance management
Understanding how your people and your business can continually improve together, learners will review reward structures, CPD, training and development to ensure high performance in business.
Marketing and sales planning
Learners will analyse how markets, customers, competitors and products can come together in a cohesive plan.
Quantitative skills
On successful completion of this module, learners will have knowledge of numeric exercises and will understand their use within the context of the business.
Assignment Unit titles:
The assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:
More information about the units can be found here: https://www.iab.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/HRM-qual-spec-v3.pdf
The assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:
More information about the units can be found here https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-5-diploma-in-business-management/
To enrol in our Level 4 Human Resource Management course, you must be at least 18 years old and have a full secondary education, meaning you must have a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.
If you don’t have 2 A-levels or the equivalent, such as NVQ Level 3, you may also be able to enrol based on your work experience. To find out more, talk to one of our helpful team members at: 0333 772 1158
To enrol on the Level 5 Human Resource Management course, you must have completed the Level 4 Qualifi diploma in Human Resource Management.
Level 4: £2,100
Enrol with a £50 deposit and then £85.41 a month for 24 months, 0% interest free.
Level 5: £2,100
Enrol with a £50 deposit and then £85.41 a month for 24 months, interest-free.
Level 4 & 5: £2,800
Enrol with a £50 deposit and then £118.75 a month for 24 months, interest-free.
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
Successful completion of the undergraduate Level 4 (diploma in Human Resource Management) and Level 5 (diploma in Business Management) and the final year of an accredited undergraduate degree programme, students will have attained the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in management, HR, strategic business management or business consultancy.
Once you’ve completed your online Level 4 & 5 Human Resource Management are course you have the opportunity to complete a third-year top-up degree programme, known as a ‘BA top up’, from a wide range of UK universities.
Students can apply to any university offering the BA top up and you can choose to study for your degree either online or in-person on campus.
If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are listed below.
Coventry University
Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– London Campus – £10,000
Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– Coventry Campus- £10,000
Northampton University
BSc (Hons) in International Accounting -£9,250
University of Derby
BSc (Hons) Business and Management– £5,200
University of Northumbria
BSc Honours Global Business Management (Human Resources) (top-up)
University of Huddersfield
BA Honours Human Resource Management top-up
Westcliff University
Business Administration – £11,655 (online) / £15,600 (on campus)
University of Hertfordshire
BA (Hons) Business Administration – £6,400
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
BA (Hons) Business Management – £9,240
BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up) (Online)
Edinburgh Napier University
BA in Business Management – £4,600 BA in Business and Enterprise – £4,600 BA in Sales Management – £4,600
University of Sunderland – On Campus
BA (Hons) Business and Management – £9,250
University of Cumbria
BA (Hons) Global Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International
BA (Hons) International Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International
NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies. Visit www.slc.co.uk for more information.
Level 4 Human Resource Management Sample Certificate and Transcript Qualification Number: 610/3133/1
Level 5 Human Resource Management Sample Certificate and Transcript
Qualification Number: 601/6049/4
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Once you’ve enrolled on Human Resource Management Course you’ll have access to our expert tutors, with years of experience our friendly team are always on hand to help provide advice and support. Whether you need to ask a few quick questions about a module topic, or you’d like in-depth feedback on your assignments – we’re here to help.
Our Program Leader for this course is Mike Donald. Teaching for 30+ years to classes from primary to advanced level. Tutorial work with degree-level and postgraduate students. Development of online courses for 16 years.
My experience I would describe as an adventure. The studies and assignments were always exciting and intriguing to me. Whenever I did need the extra help, I would get it from the team without fail, it was just a breeze.
When I came across Online Business School, I was immediately attracted to it. It is not only affordable but very convenient as well. I work full time but at the same time have a passion for my studies and this is the only platform I came across that allowed me to pursue both.
I chose Online Business School because of the flexibility they offered to learn. I read previous reviews online and spoke to the school to ensure this was the best option for me.
The flexibility to study is great and the support received from the school is brilliant.
It’s really simple to enrol on our Human Resource Management course, it only takes a few moments and you can either enrol online or over the phone, it’s entirely up to you:
No, we like to keep things simple here at Online Business School, so you won’t need to go to an interview to enrol on our Human Resource Management course. All you’ll need to do is complete a short application form to make sure you meet the criteria for the course, for example, you must have a full secondary education.
The duration of our diploma in Human Resource Management is completely flexible and entirely up to you – we allow 5 years to complete the course, which means you can work at a pace that suits you and your life. You can also study the modules in any order at any time so you have complete control of your learning.
Our Human Resource Management includes some great added extras to help you succeed, from 1-2-1 tutoring support and online learning resources to a FREE laptop and Student Membership card.
You don’t need any previous work experience to enrol on our Human Resource Management course, however, to meet the criteria to enrol, you must be at least 18 years old and have a full secondary education.