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Businesses across all industries need human resource (HR) specialists to help manage their workforces. If you want to be part of this dynamic and rewarding profession, take the next step in your career with our online HR courses.
When you choose ICI, you will study a course designed in consultation with senior professionals in the Human Resource Management (HRM) industry, giving you the competitive advantage you’re looking for.
Explore our course breakdown below or enrol now to get started.
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Course Outline
The course content has been designed to teach vital people management and HR skills. When you enrol in our HR courses, you will complete the following fundamental units of study:
1 Manage Human Resource Consultancy Services - Determine strategies for delivery of human resource services
- Manage the delivery of human resource services
- Evaluate HR service delivery
2 Manage Human Resource Information Systems - Identify HR information requirements
- Select HR information management system
- Implement HR information system
- Monitor / evaluate performance of HR information system
3 Manage Performance Management Systems - Develop performance management systems
- Implement performance management systems
- Coordinate formal feedback processes
- Coordinate individual / group learning development plans
- Manage industrial relations and processes
- Negotiations
- Conflict management and dispute resolution
- Develop industrial relations (IR) strategies / policies
4 Manage Remuneration and Employee Benefits - Remuneration packaging, strategy and development
- Market rates review
- Legislative aspects of remuneration and employee benefits
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Employee relations
5 Manage Recruitment Selection and Induction Processes - Develop recruitment selection and induction processes
- Recruitment and selection of staff
- Manage induction of staff
6 Manage Separation/Termination - Establishment and maintenance of systems to deal with redeployment, separation and termination of employment
- Resignation
- Retirement
- Dismissal and redundancy, including exit interviews
7 Manage Work/Life Skills - Research and analyse work/life needs
- Plan work / life skills project
- Implement, administer and monitor projects
- Evaluate projects
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How Will You Benefit?
There are many benefits associated with studying our HR courses via online learning via ICI’s learning platform. For example, you will:- Expedite your career in human resources
- Access learning materials developed with input from government and the HR industry
- Set your own timetable, allowing you to study at your own pace
- Avoid the expense and inconvenience of travelling to attend in-person lessons
- Have your own personal tutor to mentor you. Learners will be provided guidance as they complete their tutorials
- Save 10% on the course fee by paying upfront, or opt for our interest-free weekly payment plan
Discover the benefits for yourself by enrolling on our online HR courses today!
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Career Prospects
HR professionals are in demand across all industries, meaning that job prospects for HR specialists and managers are strong. These experts are integral to a wide range of employee-related tasks. For example, working in this role, you could be responsible for:
- Recruiting employees
- Making sure new workers are properly inducted
- Overseeing training and development programmes
- Giving advice on performance, sickness absence and employment relations
- Ensuring workers have the correct benefits and pay
- Keeping up to date with laws surrounding health and safety, as well as equality
- Handling disciplinary action and complaints
- Providing advice on employment law, pay negotiations and redundancy
- Maintaining employee records
- Developing HR policies and handbooks
- Making sure workers have access to support services such as counselling
A variety of opportunities
As an HR specialist, you might be employed within an organisation’s human resources department, or you could work for a specialist HR agency that provides outsourced HR assistance for companies that don’t have their own internal human resource departments.
There are various opportunities for HR roles in small and large private companies, as well as public sector organisations and charities. Alternatively, if you want the freedom of working for yourself, there is the option of setting up your own agency or consultancy to provide HR services.
The earning potential of HR specialists on a median basis is £36,000 to £49,000 annually, while top-level executive positions can have salaries up to £63,000. As with all salaries, variations can be expected based on the level of experience, training, location and size of the organisation you are employed with.
Typical jobs graduates can apply for and pursue include:
- HR Assistant / Coordinator / Manager
- Recruiter
- Training and Development Coordinator
- Employee Relations Manager
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Remote Work Coordinator
- Freelance HR Specialist
- HR Entrepreneur (starting a staffing agency)
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Course Levels Explained
Our HR training courses lead to the awarding of either a Diploma or Advanced Diploma, depending on which level you enrol at. The different levels are determined by the amount of course content and assessments involved within each module at the intermediate (Diploma) and advanced (Advanced Diploma) levels. Learn more about the differences between the two levels below:
Diploma
These qualifications recognise graduates’ capacity for initiative and judgement across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma in Human Resource holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organizing others in the workplace. It is considered to be a entry level qualification.
Advanced Diploma
The graduate is able to apply a significant range of principles and techniques across various contexts and functions. Graduates can expect to be involved in significant judgements, planning and leadership/guidance functions that relate to workplace products, services, operations or procedures. Graduates of ICI’s human resources courses can expect the advanced level course to result in a higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.
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Prerequisites
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into either course level. You can enrol directly in the Diploma or Advanced Diploma without completing lower ranked qualifications. You should have a good understanding of the English language to complete your HR management course.
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Course Length
The average time within which students complete their studies is:
Diploma Level 24 weeks Advanced Diploma Level 31 weeks However, one of the advantages of taking an online HR course with ICI is the fact that you get to determine your own timetable. Without any assessment deadlines to worry about, you can work at your own pace.
If you wish to complete the learning programme as quickly as possible, you can graduate in a matter of months. Alternatively, you can take your time. We allow students up to three years to finish our HR courses. Both course levels are completed via self-paced learning on ICI’s online learning platform.
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Study Mode: Online Learning
Our HR courses are carried out entirely online via distance learning. This approach gives you the flexibility you need to fit your studies around existing commitments on a full or part-time job basis.
You have total control over when and where you study, meaning you can complete the programme from anywhere in the world – all without having to spend time and money travelling to attend classes in person. Throughout your course, you will have access to your own personal tutor to provide advice and answer any questions you may have.
Like all ICI business courses, our HR course has been developed to be highly engaging, so you won’t struggle to stay motivated through to graduation.
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Recognition & Accreditation
This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC).Written and tutored by HR industry professionals, this course goes far beyond the theory of human resources and teaches you key practical skills that will help you to thrive in this dynamic and competitive profession.
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Already in the Profession or Industry?
Already working in human resources or a related field? Further learning and development will help you to upskill and consolidate your knowledge. It is one of the most practical steps you can take to advance your career by assisting in obtaining a promotion or better paid role.
Continuing professional development (CPD) is how HR professionals maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge, expertise and competence. ICI teaching courses are often taken for CPD purposes, where new skills can be acquired and personal development further enhanced.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the learning programme is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
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What Do I Get?
All the materials you need to complete our online HR courses are included in the course fee. When you enrol, you will receive:
- All required study materials and course notes
- Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
- Tutorial support where all of your course and career questions will be answered and provide guidance
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive:
- A graduation certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualifications as a human resources professional
- Transcripts indicating the units completed
- A letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
- Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification (for example: John Smith, DipHR)
- Job search assistance: discover more about our Graduate Career Services Programme
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Cut Off Date
Friday, 24th January 2025 is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.
Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course it’s at your own pace and you determine when you finish. Don’t miss out. Enrol today!
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