Diploma in Human Resource Management

About the Course

This course is offered to students who wish to pursue a career in people management and eventually become human resource (HR) practitioners. At the end of the course, students should be able to respond to the dynamics of the workplace. Students are trained to provide personnel support and management, make leadership decisions, exercise their technical skills, and provide HR expertise in an evolving work environment.

The study of Diploma in Human Resource Management enables students to learn how to promote positive workplace culture, promote cooperation and commitment among employees, and motivate employees to achieve their full potential. HR students also learn specific skills and concepts related to recruitment of employees, performance management, workplace safety, compensation, promotion, training and development, and organizational development.

Benefits of Studying Diploma in Human Resource Management

• Effectiveness in managing and planning human resource functions in an organizational setting.
• Gives the student the chance to understand current issues, trends, and practices in the business environment.
• Students are able to develop written and oral communication skills
• The ability to solve problems effectively on various HR issues.
• The course helps students to build a career on human resource management
• Provides needed academic qualification for various job opportunities in the labor market.

Knowledge & Skills Gained from Studying the Course

Students who pursue Diploma in Human Resource Management are able to attain the following skills by the end of their training:

• Performance management skills
• Motivation skills
• Communication skills
• People skills
• Social skills
• Human resource management skills
• Training skills
• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Conflict management skills

Job Opportunities

After completing a Diploma in Human Resource Management Course, the individual will qualify for the following jobs:

• HR Manager
• HR officer
• HR Coordinator
• Supervisory Job
• Receptionist
• Compensation and Benefits Manager
• Human Resource Specialist
• Office Administrator

Entry Requirements

• KCSE mean grade of C-, with a C- in English and Mathematics/Accounting/Commerce/Business Studies
• Certificate in Management

• KNEC Certificate in a Business Related Field

• Equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Course Duration

Diploma in Human Resource Management course takes up to 18-24 months in Kenya, depending on each university or college.

Course Content

Diploma in Human Resource Management has 3 key modules:

MODULE I

1. Communication Skills
2. Life Skills
3. Information and Communication Technology
4. Entrepreneurship
5. Financial Accounting
6. Business Law
7. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
8. Office Administration and Management

MODULE II

1. Quantitative Techniques
2. Human and Public Relations
3. Labour Law
4. Labour Economics
5. Human Resource Development
6. Principles and Practice of Marketing
7. Business Plan

MODULE III

1. Principles and Practice of Management (PPM)
2. Employee Relations
3. Managerial Accounting
4. Organizational Theory and Behaviour
5. Reward Management
6. Financial Management
7. Trade Project/Trade Project

Institutions Offering Diploma in Human Resource Management

Cooperative University of Kenya

Chuka Technical and Vocational College

Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute

Kipsinende Technical Vocational College

Kipsoen Technical and Vocational College

Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology

Kisii National Polytechnic

Kisiwa Technical Training Institute

Kisumu Institute of Community Development Training

Kisumu Polytechnic

Kibwezi Technical and Vocational College

Kieni Technical and Vocational College

Kiirua Technical Training Institute

Kipipiri Technical and Vocational College