Course Overview

A 10 week distance learning course

Key Benefits:

• Develop a thorough understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM) in the GCC region and its impact on organisations
• Learn how to ensure that the HR function adds value to your organisation
• Discover how to implement best practice in recruitment, and to develop and adopt effective HR policies and procedures
  

Benefits of Enrolling in Human Resource Management in the GCC

• Discover the importance of training and development and its impact on the bottom line
• Explore succession planning models and discover how to make sure that your business critical roles are not at risk
• Examine performance management and its impact on improving organisational performance
• Understand HR’s role in reward management
• Prepare yourself for promotion by developing your HR expertise

About This Event
This distance learning course will introduce you to the major Human Resources (HR) challenges facing organisations in the GCC region. Each module will focus on a different aspect of HR and cover the principal issues. The theoretical material will be supplemented by case studies illustrating the different aspects of HR, and practical checklists and tools that you will find useful in your day-to-day work in the HR department. There will also be occasional questionnaires to help you test your knowledge.

As you study each module you will develop a strong understanding of the role of the HR department in organisations and how to implement best practice in areas such as recruitment, HR policies and procedures, talent management, training and development, and Nationalisation.

You will be introduced to the most up-to-date concepts and be able to improve your performance at the same time as you develop the skills and knowledge you need to advise managers on HR operations.

The course will progress in steady steps and each week you will only need to spend between four and six hours to become familiar with the material. By successfully completing this course, you will be equipped to face the HR challenges in your organisation confidently and will understand the fundamental concepts of the HR function.

Who Should Enrol?

• HR Managers
• HR Officers and Supervisors
• HR Analysts
• Training Managers
• Training Officers and Supervisors
• Personnel Managers
• Administration and Office Managers
• Career Development Managers
• Career Development Officers and Supervisors
• Manpower Planning Officers
• Any staff who require a broad understanding of HR issues

Important information

Start Date: Week of 12 October 2008 Approximate End Date: Late December 2008 Each week you will receive one module of the course by courier. Each module provides a manageable instalment which will take between four and six hours of private study.