HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA
Course Description:
The HR management course will teach new skills related to Human Capital Leadership. These abilities will include managing, motivating, staffing, planning, organizing, and communicating with a group of individuals. The company’s human resource management will also be covered in this course, aiming to provide students with an understanding of the theories and ideas of modern people management, making it easier for them to understand the primary duties and obligations of HR managers, and improving their management abilities.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the concepts behind modern HRM.
- Discuss the significance of ethics, morals, and motivation for the whole personnel department.
- Examine, evaluate, and appraise applications of personnel ideas that are realistic and useful.
- Identify strategies and tactics to enhance the attitudes and performances of individuals and groups inside an organization, augmenting its efficacy and efficiency.
- As HR managers and members of an organization, help students develop their knowledge and leadership abilities.
- Enhance students’ skills in bridging the gap between management and employees.
Course Duration:
Duration: 36 hrs; 12 weeks; 3 hrs. per session
MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DAY 1: Overview of HR Management
- Introduction to HR management
- Objectives of HR management
- The Importance of Communication in HR
- Understanding the Role of an HR Professional
- Skills and Responsibilities of an HR Manager
DAY 2: HR Leadership Principles and Styles
- Leadership Models for HR
- Critical Leadership Principles
- Rules of Leadership
- Leadership Qualities
- Leadership Theory and Style
DAY 3: Human Resource Management Planning
- Definition and Importance of HR Planning
- HR Planning Process & Techniques
- Recruitment and Selection Process
- Interviewing Techniques
- Value of Onboarding and Orientation
DAY 4: HR Performance Management
- Purpose and Importance of HR Performance Management
- HR Performance Management Cycle and Process
- Managing People and Performance
- Promoting Employee Development and Training
- Employee Retention and Turnover
MODULE 2: EMPLOYEE REWARD SYSTEM & RECORD MANAGEMENT
DAY 5: Employee Reward System
- Definition of Employee Reward System
- Strategies for Implementing an Effective Reward System
- Benefits & Importance of an Effective Reward System
- Types of Rewards that Motivate Employees
- The Role of Management in an Effective Reward System
DAY 6: Recognizing Employee Contributions with Pay
- How Does Pay Influence Labor Force Composition?
- Merit pay
- Evidence-based HR
- Individual Incentives
- Profit sharing and Ownership
- Managerial and Executive Pay
- Employee Participation in Decision Making
- Communication: Pay and process intertwined
- Organization Strategy and Compensation Strategy
- Analysis and sharing
DAY 7: Employee Handbooks, Policy & Procedure Manual
- The Crucial Role of Employee Handbook and a Policy & Procedures Manual
- The Importance of Having Employee Handbook and Policy & Procedures Manual
- Important Content of Employee Handbook
- The Importance of Record Management in HR
- Risk in Handling HR Record Management
DAY 8: Employee Termination and Exit Interviews
- What is Employee Termination?
- Possible Reasons for Employee Termination
- The Process of Terminating Employees
- The Purpose of an Exit Interview
- How to Handle Exit Interviews of Resigned and Terminated Employees
- UAE Labor Law Governing Employee Termination
MODULE 3: MANAGING HR GLOBALLY AND FUTURE HR TRENDS
DAY 9: Promoting Diversification, Equality, and Inclusion Policy
- What is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace?
- Importance of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Benefits of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- What is Equality Act 2010 and Protected Characteristics?
- How to Promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
DAY 10: Global Human Resources and the Future of HR
- Current Global Changes in HRM
- Factors Affecting HRM in Global Markets
- Managing Employees in a Global Context
- The Changing Landscape of HRM
- Future HR Trends and Innovations
DAY 11: Introduction to UAE Labor Law and Relations
- UAE Labor Regulation Law under Federal Decree No. 33 of 2021
- Employment Laws and Regulations in the Private Sector
- Working Hours and Overtime
- Payment of Salaries (Wages)
- Types of Leaves and Entitlements in the Private Sector
- Protection of Workers’ Rights
- Disciplinary Rules and Procedures
- Banning the Issuance of a New Work Permit for One-Year
- Resolving Labor Disputes
- End of Service Benefits for Workers in the Private Sector
DAY 12: FINAL EXAM / PROJECT
Course Presentation:
The specified subjects and case studies (if any) for each week will be presented using PowerPoint. Missed class sessions or lack of involvement will impact your final grade. To pass the class, you must complete all the required group activities and submit an individual project.
Attendance Policy:
Consistent class attendance is required for a variety of reasons, especially contributing to discussions and activities. Discuss unexpected absences with the instructor ahead of time, as they will negatively impact your mark. Your individual participation will be graded.
Grading System:
- Topic Presentation: 15%
- Mid Term Exam: 15%
- Final Exam: 15%
- Individual Research Paper: 15%
- Class Participation/Class Preparation: 10%
- Individual Research Project: 30%
(Papers will be graded based on the depth of concept presentation)
Individual Research Paper & Project:
- Provide a synthesis of the importance of HR Management.
- Discuss the significance of Ethical Behavior in HRM.
- Discuss the importance of Strategic HRM Practices and their Impact on organizational performance.
Individual Research Project:
4. Present 5 Case Studies of Human Resources Management (Prepare a synthesis of each case).
Final Requirements:
All documents should be consolidated and include the following:
- Research Paper
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Case Study
- Reflection/Reaction Paper
- Final Examination
