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Course description

We have designed this HR confidence course specifically for employees who have responsibility in overseeing the HR function within their organisation, but do not have a formal HR background or qualification.

This course will provide an overview of what HR is, what it looks like in practice, and how it helps businesses to achieve goals and strategic objectives.

Lightbulb It is designed to cover the practical, real-life knowledge needed to oversee a HR function, not the theoretical or exam-based detail of a CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) course.

          Course agenda

          1.  What is HR? What does good HR practice look like? What impact does great HR have on businesses?

          2.  An introduction to employment law and the legal framework

          3.  The employee lifecycle: part 1 – recruitment and selection, induction and probation and Right to Work in the UK

          4.  The employee lifecycle: part 2 – managing performance and attendance management

          5.  The employee lifecycle: part 3 – Dignity at Work (preventing workplace harassment), grievances and conflict resolution and disciplinary and dismissals

          6.  Administrative, record keeping and data protection

          7.  Supporting line managers through a coaching approach

          8.  Strategic people planning, culture and engagement and managing upwards

          Information

          Duration: Modular programme covering each element in detail, over a series of 6 x 90 minute webinars, delivered monthly from Jan 2027
          (dates as shown below)

          25th Jan
          22nd Feb
          22nd March
          26th April
          24th May
          21st June

          Cost: £995 ExVAT per person

          Suitable for: Those who have responsibility for overseeing HR internally, such as Office Managers, Finance Managers, Operations Managers etc.

          This is an HR training course designed specifically for non-HR Managers (ie those who do not have a formal qualification or background in HR).

                  Learner objectives

                  By the end of the programme, participants will be able to: 

                  • Identify main roles and responsibilities of the HR function, and be able to design an appropriate people strategy for their business
                  • Be aware of the areas of employment legislation impacting employing people and the associated risks when getting things wrong
                  • Be able to guide and support line managers through the full employee lifecycle
                  • Know when to escalate for external specialist HR or legal advice

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