Pre-requisites
Pass Leaving Certificate – 5 (Ord) D3s or Mature Students (23 years or over)

Course Duration
26 Weeks - 1 evening per week
or
6 Months (Fasttrack) 1 evening per week and 3 Saturdays

Certification
Assessment includes an examination and a project.

About the Course
Companies thrive on the success of their employees. Indeed, a loyal and motivated workforce can be the difference between success and failure. Human Resource Management focuses on this element of business and how to create the ideal working environment for all. This course will provide you with the appropriate skills and knowledge essential for effective human resource management. You will be introduced to the main HRM theories, and these will provide a conceptual and practical platform for student learning. You will be encouraged to draw on your own experience as this will help you to develop a clearer understanding of HRM.

Course Outline

• An overview of Management Theory and Practice
• Managing Performance
• Pay, Rewards and Benefits
• Personnel Management and Human Resource Management
• Conflict and Resolutions
• Staff Training and Development
• Introduction to the Human Resource Function
• Employment Legislation
• Recruitment and Selection
• Industrial Relations Management
• Motivation in the Workplace
• Employee Relations Framework
• Managing Stress at Work
• Leadership and Organisational Culture
• Teams - their Formations and Behaviour

For Whom
This course is designed to provide participants with the appropriate skills and knowledge essential for effective human resource management. It is suitable for individuals who wish to pursue a career in HRM and also for newly appointed managers or team leaders.

Progression and Career Options
Upon completion, this professional Diploma is the perfect foundation for participants who wish to progress in the workplace. Successful applicants may also elect to pursue further studies in this area. Employment can typically be found in the areas such as Management, Sales, Customer Service and Human Resources.

Schedule September 2009 - May 2010
Tuesday Evenings - 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Oct 09: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Nov 09: 5, 12, 19, 26
Dec 09: 3, 10, 17
Jan 10: 7, 14, 21, 28
Feb 10: 4, 11, 18, 25
Mar 10: 4, 11, 25
Apr 10: 8, 15, 22, 29

Examination
Friday, 7th May 2010

Fees
€1,995 - inclusive of all fees (exams, registration, course material)