Certificate of Human Resource Management
Description
Course Overview
The Certificate of Human Resource Management provides a structured foundation in the principles, processes, and responsibilities involved in managing people within modern organisations. It covers key HR functions across the employee lifecycle while reflecting the requirements of Australian workplaces.
Across seven modules, learners explore workforce planning, recruitment, selection, onboarding, performance management, employee development, remuneration, HR administration, employee relations, wellbeing, and workplace compliance. The course also addresses Australian employment law, Fair Work requirements, National Employment Standards, modern awards, privacy, and workplace health and safety.
This Human Resource Management course is designed to support career development in HR, administration, recruitment, people operations, and management. Learners gain knowledge that can help them contribute to effective HR processes, support employees, maintain records, interpret workplace requirements, and promote positive organisational practices.
Key Topics Included
- HR foundations, employee lifecycle, HR roles, and strategic people management
- Workforce planning, job analysis, recruitment, selection, interviews, and onboarding
- Performance management, employee development, coaching, and constructive feedback
- Remuneration, benefits, payroll, HR records, and Human Resource Information Systems
- Employee relations, conflict, grievances, diversity, inclusion, and workplace wellbeing
- Australian employment law, Fair Work requirements, HR policies, metrics, and ethical decision-making
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications or previous Human Resource Management experience are required. Learners should have a reasonable level of English and an interest in HR, people management, business administration, recruitment, or workplace operations. Basic communication and computer skills may be beneficial.
Who is This Course For
This course is suitable for aspiring HR professionals, HR assistants, administrators, recruiters, team leaders, supervisors, managers, and business professionals involved in employee-related activities. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to develop foundational knowledge for careers in Human Resource Management and people operations.
Course Curriculum
- Module 01: Foundations of Human Resource Management
- Module 02: Workforce Planning and Recruitment
- Module 03: Performance and Employee Development
- Module 04: Compensation and HR Administration
- Module 05: Employee Relations and Workplace Wellbeing
- Module 06: Australian Employment Law and Compliance
- Module 07: Practical HR Management
Frequently Asked Questions
The course is suitable for beginners, career changers, administrators, managers, recruiters, and professionals interested in Human Resource Management. No previous HR qualification or professional experience is required to enrol.
You will develop knowledge of recruitment, workforce planning, performance management, employee development, HR administration, employee relations, workplace wellbeing, and HR compliance. You will also learn about HR policies, documentation, metrics, and ethical decision-making.
The course can support career development in HR administration, recruitment, people operations, employee support, workplace administration, and management. It can also provide a foundation for further study in Human Resource Management, business, or related disciplines.
Learners who successfully meet the course provider's completion requirements can receive a Certificate of Human Resource Management. The certificate demonstrates successful course completion and can support professional development or career progression.
Yes. The course includes the Australian employment law framework, Fair Work Act requirements, National Employment Standards, modern awards, enterprise agreements, workplace health and safety, privacy, and employee records. These topics provide foundational knowledge relevant to HR activities in Australian workplaces.