Human Resource Management: A Strategic Approach

R6,900.00

Human Resource Management: A Strategic Approach skillset equips students with an understanding of HR as a strategic business function. It covers the design and analysis of jobs, strategic alignment of HR practices with business goals, and the management of employee relations. This comprehensive guide also delves into payroll, compensation agreements, and the adaptation of HR strategies for virtual workplaces, preparing students to effectively contribute to and shape the strategic direction of HR in modern corporate environments.

As an institution that is responsive to changing student requirements in certain sectors of the market, we have introduced an online option offering shorter courses. These courses provide quick wins for busy professionals and can fast-track careers in a matter of weeks or months. Professionals can stay at the cutting edge of industry-relevant skills development, as they compete in the dynamic 4IR (fourth industrial revolution) job market. Like our distance courses, our online courses allow you to register at any time. Studying is flexible and can be scheduled according to your needs.

COURSE DURATION:

12 Month

COURSE START DATES:

You can start studying this course at any time of the year as soon as you have completed your registration, you can get started. There are no specific registration dates!

COURSE INFORMATION:

This course contains a CourseBookTM, which is an innovative fusion of the traditional textbook and online course, combining quality educational content with an interactive, social learning experience to promote success. The course has been broken into three Study Phases:

  1. Study Phase 1 Quiz:
    • What is strategic human resource management?
    • Vertical integration and human resource strategy
  2. Study Phase 2 Quiz:
    • Designing strategic human resource management
    • The strategic approach to people resourcing
    • Job design and analysis in practice
  3. Study Phase 3 Quiz:
    • Crafting and placing good job advertisements
    • Job application in practice: Part 1
    • Job application in practice: Part 2
    • Compensation in practice: Introduction to payroll
    • Human resource management in virtual workspaces
ASSESSMENT:

Work through the workbook. At the end of each Study Phase, there is a quiz to complete. You need to complete and pass each of the quizzes with a minimum of 70% to get a certificate. No restrictions on your attempts.

COURSE EXIT OUTCOMES:

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Evaluate strategic HRM and its role in organizational change.
  • Align HR strategy with corporate goals, emphasizing vertical and horizontal integration.
  • Use analytics and metrics to measure HR strategy effectiveness and impact on performance.
  • Develop people resourcing, recruitment, retention, and turnover management strategies.
  • Apply job design principles and conduct job analysis to create effective job descriptions.
  • Write and place effective job advertisements using job descriptions and specifications.
  • Evaluate CVs, shortlist candidates, and conduct interviews using best practices.
  • Describe and design employment contracts according to South African law.
  • Manage payroll processes and employee records effectively.
  • Adapt HR management practices for virtual workspaces, including job design and performance management.

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