Certificate in Principles of Human Resource Practice

This qualification provides you with a firm foundation in the most common areas of human resource (HR) and will assist you in developing essential HR skills. It will provide you with the knowledge and skills for working in an HR role and is aimed at those who are new to HR or who are looking to further their HR career with a professional qualification.

The course consists of seven units:

  1. Introduction to Human Resources practices
  2. Introduction to employment legislation
  3. Understanding employee rights and obligations
  4. Understanding the management of employees’ performance
  5. Principles of employee motivation, commitment and engagement
  6. Understanding recruitment and selection
  7. Understanding onboarding, induction, training and development

Entry Requirements: Level 2 English

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: Seven written assignments

Exams: None

Prison Support Requirements: Support completion and submission of assignments

Tutor Support: Yes

What’s Next? Any other Level 3 Management course

Find Out More: From NCC directly 

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