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CPD Diploma in Human Resource Management

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CPD Diploma in Human Resource Management


Duration: 12 days


Level: CPD Level 6 NFQ (20 ECTS)


Accredited by: Technological University Dublin


  • 12 days
  • Thu 28 Nov 2024 | 09:30 - 17:00
  • Thu 12 Dec 2024 | 09:30 - 17:00
  • Thu 16 Jan 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00
  • Thu 23 Jan 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00
  • Thu 6 Feb 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00
  • Thu 20 Feb 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00
  • Thu 6 Mar 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00
  • Thu 20 Mar 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00
  • Thu 3 Apr 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00
  • Thu 10 Apr 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00
  • Thu 1 May 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00
  • Thu 8 May 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00

Delivery Style

  • Programme Starting 8 May 2024- Blended [4 days classroom (8 May 2024, 19 June 2024, 18 September 2024, 20 November 2024) / 8 days online]. Venue for classroom days: Ibec, 84-86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
  • Programme Starting 28 November 2024- Blended [4 days classroom (28 November 2024, 23 January 2025, 20 March 2025, 8 May 2025) / 8 days online]. Venue for classroom days: Ibec, 84-86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2

Summary

Advance your career path in human resource management. This programme will give you a comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of the whole area of HRM, ensuring both competence and confidence.

At the end of the programme participants will:

  • Understand the key concepts/elements of HRM and how they apply  in practice
  • Demonstrate an understanding of strategic management, employee engagement, talent management, competency modelling, change management, succession planning, performance management and  how to implement each of them in the workplace
  • Have a strong knowledge of employment law and how to deal with  issues that may arise in this area
  • Be able to apply the skills central to HRM at work and to discuss these with confidence, using real examples to show their application
  • Understand how leadership behaviours affect how others perform at work
  • Develop new strategies to improve levels of employee motivation
  • Be able to take control of their own time, motivation and planning in  the area of HRM at work
 

This programme is for:

Those who are looking for an in depth knowledge and understanding of the whole area of HRM in practice. It is also aimed at those thinking about a career in HR or people management.

 

Approach

This accredited programme with TU Dublin is delivered over a series of 12 full day sessions, spread over 6-9 months to fit in with a fulltime work schedule.

There are a number of activities and case studies used throughout the programme which ensures that all of the learning is applied in a real way. The programme leader encourages group discussion and involvement throughout each session, ensuring opportunities for questions and real issues are discussed at all times. Best practice examples in all areas of HRM will be highlighted and discussed throughout the programme, giving participants plenty of opportunities to build on the elements of these that could be applied in their own organisations. 

Assessment & Accreditation 

To achieve cpd Level 6 NFQ accreditation by TU Dublin, this course is assessed by exam and assignment submissions. Individual assessments are an integral part of the programme and count towards end of year results as follows:

  • Exam: 60%
  • Project 3000-5000 words: 30%
  • Learning Journal and class participation: 10%

70% attendance is required.

 

Programme Schedule

Overview of HRM

  • The role of the new HR function
  • Key HR themes
  • HR organisational design, including best practice in this area
  • Process design, including the HR value chain
  • Impact of HR
  • HR and the new economy
  • HR and its customers

Leadership and Employee Engagement

  • Leadership and culture formation
  • The role of leadership and contingent styles
  • Leadership and influence
  • Your style and its impact
  • Transactional analysis
  • Employee engagement

Talent Management and Competency Modelling

  • Talent Management – what is it?
  • What does it involve?
  • Best practice in this area
  • Competency modelling
  • Developing a model for your organisation

Organisational Development / Change Management

  • What is organisational development / change management
  • Change pitfalls
  • Types of change and readiness assessment
  • The change process – diagnosis and planning
  • Models of change management that work
  • The role of HR in the process

Strategic Learning and Development, Succession and Performance Management

  • Learning and development – what is it?
  • A strategic approach
  • How to plan your training and development in a practical way
  • Succession management – developing your people
  • Performance management – getting the best from the right people
  • Best practice examples Module

Employment Law

  • Contracts of employment
  • Equality, bullying and harassment
  • Organisation of working time
  • Health and safety
  • Grievances
  • Discipline
  • Protective Leave

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Programme Facilitator

Claire Jones

Claire Jones joined Ibec over 20 years ago and currently is working as the Senior Executive in Ibec Academy. Claire worked in the legal department in Ibec for the first 12 years specialising in Employment Law.

She had particular responsibility in the area of Equality and Bullying and Harassment in the workplace providing advice and assistance to member organisations, introducing guidelines for employers in the area of equality, providing management training and representing member companies in the Employment Appeals Tribunal, Labour Court, Rights Commissioners and Equality Tribunal. Claire has also represented Ibec on UN, EU, Government and State Agency committees in the area of equality. 

The Diploma in Human Resource Management is an excellent course, extremely well delivered with an appropriate balance between theory and practical application to the workplace.  The trainer's style was extremely effective and the regular linkages to our own workplaces and experience was very beneficial.  

JoAnn Salmon
Safety & Quality Systems Manager
Port of Cork

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