Human Resource Management and the Digital Workplace - Higher Certificate
Key information
This programme qualifies for up to 100% funding under Springboard+. See fees section for more details.
Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. Please see www.EUFunds.ie for further details
Springboard+ funding is only available for Autumn (September) start.
UL’s unique one-year, part-time, blended Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management and the Digital Workplace provides an introductory qualification in people management with a strong practical emphasis.
Developed with input from employer representatives from large and small companies and delivered by lecturers who are leaders in the study of people management and digitalisation, it provides the knowledge and skills for students to become effective HR and people management practitioners in an increasingly digitalised working environment.
The programme is suitable for anyone who has experience of work and wants a formal university qualification that help equip them with the fundamentals of people management.
Students who successfully complete the programme are eligible to undertake the 2 year part-time Level 8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours Degree) in HRM and the Future of Work.
During this programme, you will
- Develop an understanding of the key processes of people management
- Understand the fundamentals of human behaviour
- Explore the role and impact of digitalisation on human resource management
- Develop fundamental skills for the recruitment and selection of employees
- Learn about dealing with grievance and discipline workplace scenarios
- Gain practical knowledge and skills to design and deliver a learning and development exercise at work
- Learn about the value of evidence-based approaches to decision making in people management
