Course Information

Introduction

This 25-day HR Management Executive Diploma develops the knowledge and practical skills required to manage key human resource functions and support effective workforce performance.

The program focuses on workforce planning, recruitment, performance reviews and training programs. Participants will learn how to align workforce needs with organizational objectives, attract and select suitable talent, manage employee performance and develop effective learning initiatives.

Through practical frameworks, case studies and applied exercises, participants will develop the ability to improve HR practices, strengthen employee performance and support organizational growth through effective people management. The final five days are dedicated to a thesis project, where participants apply the HR management concepts and tools learned throughout the diploma to analyze a real organizational challenge and develop an improvement plan.

Objectives

By the end of this Executive Diploma, participants will be able to:

1. Develop workforce planning approaches that align employee capabilities and organizational requirements.

2. Apply effective recruitment methods to attract, assess and select suitable candidates.

3. Design performance review approaches that support employee development, accountability and organizational goals.

4. Develop training programs based on organizational needs and employee development priorities.

5. Complete a practical thesis project that applies HR management concepts, tools and frameworks to an organizational people challenge and presents an improvement plan.

Who Should Attend?

This Executive Diploma is designed for:

1. HR Directors, HR Managers and HR professionals responsible for workforce management and employee development.

2. Talent acquisition and recruitment professionals involved in attracting and selecting employees.

3. Department managers and team leaders responsible for employee performance and development.

4. Learning and development professionals designing training initiatives and capability-building programs.

5. Business leaders and executives seeking to strengthen their understanding of strategic human resource management.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Part 2 / 5

Recruitment Strategy and Planning

- Understanding the principles of effective recruitment and talent acquisition.
- Defining recruitment needs based on organizational requirements.
- Developing structured approaches for attracting suitable candidates.


Candidate Assessment and Selection

- Applying methods to evaluate candidate skills and suitability.
- Improving interview and selection processes.
- Supporting objective and effective hiring decisions.


Building Effective Recruitment Processes

- Developing recruitment workflows that improve efficiency and consistency.
- Managing candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Evaluating recruitment outcomes and improvement opportunities.

Part 3 / 5

Understanding Performance Management

- Exploring the role of performance management in improving organizational results.
- Understanding the relationship between employee goals and business objectives.
- Developing effective performance expectations and standards.


Conducting Effective Performance Reviews

- Applying structured methods for employee performance evaluation.
- Providing constructive feedback and development guidance.
- Managing performance discussions professionally.


Improving Employee Performance

- Identifying performance gaps and development opportunities.
- Creating improvement plans that support employee growth.
- Linking performance outcomes with organizational success.

Part 4 / 5

Training Needs Analysis

- Understanding how to identify employee and organizational learning needs.
- Assessing skill gaps and development priorities.
- Aligning training initiatives with business objectives.


Designing Effective Training Programs

- Developing structured training plans based on identified needs.
- Selecting appropriate learning methods and delivery approaches.
- Creating programs that support employee capability development.


Evaluating Training Effectiveness

- Measuring training outcomes and business impact.
- Collecting feedback and improving learning initiatives.
- Building continuous development approaches within organizations.

Part 5 / 5 Executive Diploma Thesis

HR Management Improvement Thesis

Day 21: Thesis Definition and Planning

- Identify an organizational HR challenge related to the topics covered during the diploma.
- Define the thesis problem statement, objectives and expected outcomes.
- Establish the scope, methodology and approach for the thesis project.


Day 22: Research and HR Analysis

- Collect relevant information about the selected HR management challenge.
- Apply workforce planning, recruitment, performance and training frameworks learned during the diploma.
- Analyze current HR practices, gaps and improvement opportunities.


Day 23: Developing HR Solutions

- Develop recommendations to improve HR management effectiveness.
- Create an implementation roadmap with actions and responsibilities.
- Define measures to evaluate HR improvement outcomes.


Day 24: Thesis Writing and Final Review

- Structure the thesis document using a professional format.
- Review analysis, recommendations and HR improvement approach.
- Prepare the executive summary and final presentation materials.


Day 25: Thesis Presentation and Evaluation

- Present the completed HR management improvement thesis project.
- Receive feedback and evaluation on the proposed solutions.
- Finalize practical actions for applying HR improvements within the organization.