Introduction

Human Resources has evolved from a primarily administrative function into a strategic business partner that plays a critical role in driving organisational performance and competitive advantage. Modern HR professionals are expected to contribute to business strategy, develop high-performing workforces, support organisational change, and create environments where employees can thrive and deliver sustainable value.

The 5-Day MBA in HR training course provides participants with a practical and strategic understanding of the key disciplines that define contemporary human resource management. The training course examines the changing role of HR, the impact of workforce trends and technology, and the strategies required to attract, develop, motivate, and retain talent in increasingly complex and multicultural workplaces.

Participants will gain valuable insights into performance management, recruitment and resourcing, reward systems, employee relations, workplace wellbeing, and learning and development. By integrating strategic thinking with practical HR applications, this training course enables professionals to strengthen organisational effectiveness and contribute more effectively to business success.

Key focus areas include:

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this 5-Day MBA in HR training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This training course combines expert-led instruction with case studies, group discussions, self-assessments, practical exercises, and real-world examples. Participants engage in interactive learning activities designed to strengthen understanding, encourage knowledge sharing, and support the practical application of contemporary HR concepts and techniques.

The 5-Day MBA in HR

Who Should Attend?

This 5-Day MBA in HR training course is designed for:

  • Human Resource Officers
  • Human Resource Administrators
  • Human Resource Specialists
  • Line Managers
  • Supervisors
  • Team Leaders and Department Managers
  • Professionals participating in leadership or fast-track development programmes
  • Individuals seeking a broader understanding of strategic HR management

Course Outline

Day 1

Human Resource Management for the 21st Century

  • The changing face of organizations and functions
  • Key impact of changes on human resource management
  • Human Resource Management (HRM) is not personnel
  • New roles and responsibilities of HRM
  • Impact of data analytics and predictive analytics
  • Evolving structures of HRM
  • Career routes into HRM and Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Day 2

Performance Management in a Multi‐Dimensional Organization

  • Performance management in a multi-cultural environment
  • Effective performance management is changing
  • The Role of C suite and the responsibilities of line management
  • Are objectives and performance standards always relevant?
  • Understanding the difference between high potential and high performance
  • Managing high performers and under-performers
  • Examining the causes of performance gaps
  • The relevance of performance appraisal & 360° Feedback
Day 3

Recruitment, Employee Resourcing & Reward

  • Targeted recruitment and selection
  • The uses of social media and mobile recruiting
  • Need for comprehensive selection tools
  • Assessment and development centres
  • The psychology of motivation
  • The psychological contract
  • Managing multi-generations in the workplace
  • Reward management, remuneration and benefits
Day 4

Workplace Conflict & Working with Employees in Difficulty

  • The inevitability of workplace conflict
  • Management interventions to avoid conflict
  • Using mediation in the workplace
  • Counseling services & Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)
  • Managing employee problems – Stress Management
  • Managing employee problems – Bullying and Harassment
  • Equality of opportunity, diversity and discrimination
Day 5

Employee Development

  • Understanding the importance of learning and development
  • Current trends in L&D – Mentoring, Coaching and PDPs
  • Neuroscience research and learning
  • Identifying learning & development needs and meeting them
  • How corporate social responsibility can be used for development
  • Importance of succession planning and talent management
  • Personal action planning

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.

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