Human Resource Management (K41)
Open UniversityPostgraduate PgCert Distance learning 1 Year Business and management studies
About this course
The qualification is designed to provide you with specialist skills, knowledge and capabilities in human resource management. You’ll begin by examining the research and theory about the work of HR professionals and develop the skills needed to work as an effective HR professional. You’ll progress to exploring the contexts within which HR strategies and policies are developed and the implications of adopting the different strategies to an organisation. You’ll also gain training in academic and research skills as preparation for further study and research in the field of human resource management.
Key features of the course • Gain an understanding of the HR professional’s role, addressing ethical dilemmas, inclusivity, diversity and sustainable HR management. • Develop essential people management skills such as interviewing, training, and managing performance. • Learn to address business and change management issues and work at a strategic level in the organisation. • Gain an understanding of organisational strategies in relation to HR issues such as employee relations and employee engagement.
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
1136 Human resource managers and directors
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers
3582 Health and safety managers and officers
3573 Information technology trainers
3574 Other vocational and industrial trainers
Course Details
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Business and management studies