Basics of Human Resource Management

Providing a ground-level introduction to HR, this insightful HR Level 1 Course is ideal for newcomers.  Study the basics of HR management and the duties of the HR department across two detailed modules as follows:

Unit 1. The Basics of HR Management

The course begins with a comprehensive exploration of the duties, responsibilities and objectives of HR management.  Explore the various roles within an HR department, along with the importance of ethical HR practices, how effective HR management contributes to the performance of the entire organisation and a series of common HR challenges.

Unit 2. Managing Performance

Concluding the course, module two brings a number of essential performance management concepts into discussion.  Candidates explore the relationship between employee motivation and performance, along with how to carry out performance appraisals and career-development interviews, the potential benefits of employee counselling and the importance of proactive performance management.

Our Free certificate courses are online study programs. This means that you are able to study your Free HRM course from home.

Paying in Instalments: £120 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £20

No of Instalments: 10

Each Instalment: £10

Pay in Full: (£35 Discount) £85

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievementfrom ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards and Certa Awards Quality Licence Scheme. This means that Oxford home study centre has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 1 Award against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.

The course itself has been designed by Oxford home study centre to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. ABC Awards/Certa endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

ABC Awards and Certa Awards have long-established reputations for providing high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. ABC Awards and Certa Awards combine over 180 years of expertise combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.

Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards and Certa Awards also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK. 

This introductory Level 1 Human Resource Management Award lays groundwork for a future career in HR.  Work towards your first position in human resource management, or enhance your promotion prospects with an accredited award.  Typical roles in HR include team leadership positions, recruitment coordinators, staff training and development specialists, payroll managers and many more besides.  Entry-level positions in HR typically attach salaries in the region of £18,000 and up.

Who Should Take This Course?

We work hard to provide open and accessible courses for enthusiastic candidates worldwide.  Created by a team of industry veterans and respected academics, this Level 1 Human Resource Management Award is ideal for:

• Newcomers looking to explore HR for the first time
• Candidates planning to continue studying at a higher level
• Members of the workforce looking to climb the career ladder
• Business owners, managers and team leaders
• Entrepreneurs looking to start their own businesses
• Jobseekers looking to boost their employment prospects

With the committed support of your own personally-assigned tutor, you’re free to study in your own time and at a pace that suits you!  Enrol today, or contact the student support team at Oxford Home Study Centre for more information!