Human Resources Fundamentals

Human Resources Fundamentals

A practical 4-hour beginner course covering the core functions of HR, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and employment law.

Course Overview
Duration: 4 Hours
Level: Beginner
Modules: 6
Lessons: 24
Assessment: 30-question exam + 1 case study
Certificate: On Completion

Module 1: Introduction to Human Resources

1. What is Human Resources?
2. The Strategic Role of HR
3. The HR Department Structure
4. Key HR Frameworks and Models

Module 2: Recruitment and Selection

1. The Recruitment Process
2. Writing Effective Job Descriptions
3. Interviewing and Selection
4. Fair Hiring and Equal Opportunity

Module 3: Onboarding and Employee Experience

1. Why Onboarding Matters
2. Designing an Effective Onboarding Program
3. Employee Engagement
4. Measuring Employee Experience

Module 4: Performance Management

1. What is Performance Management?
2. Setting Objectives — SMART Goals
3. Giving Effective Feedback
4. Managing Underperformance

Module 5: Employment Law and HR Compliance

1. Foundations of Employment Law
2. Employment Contracts and Documentation
3. Handling Grievances and Disciplinaries
4. Data Protection and Confidentiality in HR

Module 6: Compensation, Benefits, and HR Strategy

1. Compensation and Pay Structures
2. Employee Benefits
3. Learning and Development
4. Your Career in HR — Next Steps

Assessment
Students complete a 30-question knowledge exam and one HR case study. Minimum pass mark is 70%.

Certificate Note
Upon passing the assessment, the student receives a Certificate of Completion showing their name, course title, completion date, and CPD hours.