The Certificate of Strategic Human Resource Management is an online professional development program that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and maintain a strategic approach to managing human resources.
In this online strategic human resources course, you will learn how to analyse a strategic plan and how to shape your organisation’s HR strategic direction, objectives and targets. You will discover HR forecasting, contingency and operations planning, recruitment and retention strategies and learn how to coordinate a range of human resource services across an organisation. Throughout this program you will learn how to plan, manage and evaluate human resources to ensure the structure and staff meet current and foreseeable business and performance objectives.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Manage human resource services
- Human Resource delivery services
- Strategic and operational plans
- Career management / planning
- Competency development processes
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
- Vilification and harassment advice
- Training programs
- Flexible work practices
- Induction and orientation programs
- Workplace relations
- Health and safety
- Remuneration / benefits
- Recruitment processes
- Succession planning
- External business environment
- Workforce diversity
- National Employment Standards (NES)
- Health and safety legislation
- Equal opportunity
- Action plans
- HR team roles and responsibilities
- Communication strategy
- Training support programs
- Quality assurance processes
- Achieving business objectives
- Managing poor performance
- Change management
- Integration of HR business ethics
Unit 2 - Manage human resources strategic planning
- Human Resources strategic planning
- Analyse strategic plan
- HR strategic direction
- Objectives and targets
- Organisational goals and plans
- HR strategies
- Environmental analysis
- Economic and market trends
- Technological trends
- Demographic trends and labour force
- Geographic trends
- HR forecasting
- HR Manager input / consultation
- Contingency plans
- Redeployment
- Redundancy and retrenchment
- Recruitment and retention
- Induction and training
- Relationship management
- Policies and procedures
- Implementation
Assessment
When you study with Australian Online Courses you will be assessed using a competency-based training method. Competency-based training focuses on a learner’s ability to receive, respond to and process information to achieve a competency result. As such, skills-based and knowledge assessments are geared towards attainment to meet industry-defined standards.
Assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, including short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 30 hours. We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $XX.00. Printed materials are optional and not required to complete the course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Human Resources Assistants
- Human Resource Managers
- Small Business Owners