Human Resource Management Professional Certificate

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the strategic role of human resource management in organizational success
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures
• Manage recruitment, performance, and employee development processes
• Handle employee relations, discipline, and workplace conflicts professionally
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and ethical HR practices
• Improve employee engagement, productivity, and retention

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Foundations of Human Resource Management

• Meaning, scope, and evolution of HR management
• Strategic vs operational HR functions
• Roles and responsibilities of HR professionals
• HR ethics, professionalism, and governance
• Overview of international HR best practices (CIPD, SHRM, ILO)

Module 2: Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition

• Workforce planning and manpower forecasting
• Job analysis, job descriptions, and competency frameworks
• Recruitment and selection strategies
• Interviewing techniques and hiring decisions
• Onboarding, induction, and probation management

Module 3: Performance Management & Learning & Development

• Performance management systems and objectives
• Goal setting, KPIs, and performance appraisal methods
• Managing underperformance and improvement plans
• Training needs analysis
• Employee learning, coaching, mentoring, and career development

Module 4: Employee Relations, Labour Law & Workplace Discipline

• Employment contracts and conditions of service
• Labour laws and regulatory compliance
• Employee relations management
• Disciplinary procedures and grievance handling
• Conflict management and dispute resolution
• Workplace ethics, diversity, and inclusion

Module 5: Compensation, Engagement & HR Operations

• Compensation and benefits management
• Salary structures and reward systems
• Employee motivation and engagement strategies
• Workplace wellbeing and retention
• HR documentation, records, and reporting
• Introduction to HR analytics and HR digital tools

Learning Methodology

• Instructor-led sessions
• Practical workplace case studies
• Group discussions and role plays
• Scenario-based HR problem-solving
• Assignments and assessments

Assessment & Certification

• Successful participants will be awarded the:

🎓 Certified Human Resource Manager

Who Should Attend

• HR officers and administrators
• Supervisors and managers with people responsibilities
• Business owners and entrepreneurs
• Project managers and team leaders
• Public sector and NGO professionals
• Individuals transitioning into HR roles

• Author
• Recent Posts

Global Institute Of Project Management , Africa

Latest posts by Global Institute Of Project Management , Africa (see all)

• Beyond Salary: What Really Motivates Unskilled Workers in Today’s Economy? - May 12, 2026
• The Pike Effect at Work: When Employees Stop Trying Before They Start - May 12, 2026
• Understanding KPIs and OKRs for Professional Excellence - January 8, 2026