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Online Certificate - Certified Professional in Human Resource Management Swiss School of Business and Management
Introduction
The goal of this certificate program is to explore the basic and advanced concepts of human resource management.
Modern HR Departments have outgrown their administrative related activities within the organization and became active contributors to the strategy and competitive success of the organization. The focus of this certificate program is to explore modern HR functions and how they evolved over the years, and what is considered good practice in some of those areas. Also, the objective of this course is to encourage you to think about HRM in your organization in the context of the globalized world and the 21st century.
During the certificate program variety of teaching methods will be used: from basic explanations of terms and concepts, exercises, working on case studies, individual work in finding the application of the presented knowledge, and group/teamwork on the project.
Beyond a mere description of theoretical lectures, the emphasis will be on the following course goals:
- To provide an understanding of the HR functions in modern organizations
- To understand HR strategy and HR function and its position within today business
- To deepen knowledge of the range of HRM practices, models, and ideas
- To develop some specific knowledge and skills crucial for good people management
- To develop a new understanding and approach in your collaboration with your HR department
The certificate program is delivered in cooperation with the Faculty of Economics & Business, the University of Zagreb, Croatia that is a publicly recognized and accredited university with a double world-known accreditations AACSB and EPAS.
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is known worldwide as the most highly esteemed form of accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn. AACSB’s mission is to foster engagement, accelerate innovation, and amplify impact in business education. AACSB Accreditation is the benchmark of quality worldwide and most widely sought after by business schools—less than 5% worldwide have earned the achievement.
The certificate program is appropriate for all those that wish to develop professionally, increase their human resource management skills and knowledge, and seek career advancement by getting certified.
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Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able:
• To provide an understanding of the HR functions in modern organizations
• To understand HR strategy and HR function and its position within today business
• To deepen knowledge of the range of HRM practices, models, and ideas
• To develop some specific knowledge and skills crucial for good people management
• To develop new understanding and approach in your collaboration with your HR department
Course Requirements
None.
Teaching Method
This course is presented entirely online. Modules can be completed in your own time and at your own pace.
This interactive, supportive teaching model is designed for busy professionals and results in unprecedented certification rates for online courses.
Materials
All reading materials for this course will be made accessible to you through the SSBM Online Learning Portal. Notes for each module are often downloadable, and you are able to save your current learning status and continue whenever you like.
Diploma
Upon successful completion of the certificate, you will be awarded a diploma delivered by SSBM Geneva and the University of Zagreb.
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What will this certificate program bring to your career?
- Knowledge and awareness of some behavioral, managerial, and HRM challenges facing our organizations
- Acquire a usable toolkit of basic HR tasks and operations
- Earn a Career Credential
- Working understanding of a range of human resources and people management practices
- Get a holistic understanding of how HRM works
- Develop a critical approach to the implications, assumptions, and limitations of current practices and theories in the field
- Develop human resource management skills
Is this certificate for you?
This certificate program is designed for individuals who have on-the-job HRM management experience (whether or not HRM manager/director is their formal job role), who are not certified HRM professionals, and who might or might not have received formal HRM management training.
This certificate is unique in such a way that it will insist on exploring modern HR functions and how they evolved over the years, and what is considered good practice in some of those areas. This aspect sets apart this course from many others where the focus is too much on the theoretical aspects.
One of the major outcomes of this certificate program will be that you will increase your HRM management skills, understand HR strategy and HR function and its position within today's business, and seek career advancement.
This certificate will bring you a diploma: “Certified Professional in Human Resource Management” that is delivered by SSBM Geneva and the University of Zagreb, Croatia (AACSB, EPAS accredited).
Overview
The goal of this certificate program is to explore the basic and advanced concepts of human resource management.
Modern HR Departments have outgrown their administrative related activities within the organization and became active contributors to the strategy and competitive success of the organization. The focus of this certificate program is to explore modern HR functions and how they evolved over the years, and what is considered good practice in some of those areas. Also, the objective of this course is to encourage you to think about HRM in your organization in the context of the globalized world and the 21st century.
During the certificate program variety of teaching methods will be used: from basic explanations of terms and concepts, exercises, working on case studies, individual work in finding the application of the presented knowledge, and group/teamwork on the project.
Fee
The total fee* for the certificate is: 399 EUR
*There are no other hidden costs.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this certificate program.
Program structure
| No lecture | Topic |
| 1 | Human Resources Introduction History of the HR function. Evolution in the western world and Croatia. Approaches to the field. |
| 2 | Main HRM Activities and Competitiveness The HR functions in a business context and the challenges it is facing. Contribution to the strategy. Different levels of HR activities. |
| 3 | Recruitment and Integration All phases of the recruitment process. Current changes caused by technology shifts. |
| 4 | Education and Development People management context. Skills and competencies required for the future. |
| 5 | Performance Management and Compensation and Benefits Basics of Performance management projects, and theories of motivation useful for Compensation and Benefits systems. |
| 6 | Case Studies: Company Branding and Corporate Culture |
| 7 | Topics of a Choice: AI in HR; Lifelong Learning, HR in Start-ups |
The course will cover each topic with several online video lectures.
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The Application Process
Applications go through the SSBM’s admissions website.
The admissions team looks for evidence of academic ability as well as indications of past performance and future potential.
If you have questions or would like help with your application, please feel free to contact our dedicated team at any point in your application process at [email protected]
Documents to prepare:
- Prepare Your CV/Resume: Professional Resume (in pdf format)
- Your Photo (in jpg/pdf format)
- ID document: Passport/ID document or driver’s license (jpg or pdf format)
- Grades transcript: Most recent transcript or diploma (pdf format only)
The application process should not take more than 10 minutes. Once we receive your application it may take up to 48h to process it. In case you do not receive any reply within 48h you can contact us at [email protected] to inquiry about the status of your request.
Things To Know First
The Common Application is required for students applying to any of SSBM’s programs.
For some of the degrees you have to fulfill some minimum requirements:
- To attend our MBA program you must have at least 180 ECTS from your previous degree.
- Our doctoral degree is open to anyone who already holds a Master/MBA degree or has extensive professional experience. You must have at least 180 ECTS from your previous degree.
- Our Certificate programs do not have any strict requirements and can be taken by anyone who has acquired or is in the progress of receiving a bachelor's degree.
When To Apply?
You can join our program at any moment once the Admission Committee reviews your application. Be certain that you have the necessary qualification for each of our programs. SSBM will review your qualifications during the course of your studies. SSBM reserves the right not to award you a degree if the admission criteria are not met.
What is Next?
After being admitted to our programs, you will receive a letter of admission. Having processed the payment, you will receive an email with your login credentials and will be granted access to our Learn Management System.
Where to submit necessary documents?
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