The case for advanced HR programmes

Only a small number of human resource (HR) professionals possess the competency to keep up with HR digital transformation amid the growing importance of strategic HR.

Many HR professionals are not equipped to solve the business challenges they might face in the coming years. This is alarming, but one can avoid it through upskilling.

This gap exists in key areas, including management, leadership, training, and development, which in turn prevent HR from playing a more effective role in the organisation’s growth. There is an urgent need for HR to focus on strategic value, such as leadership development, HR planning, and HR strategies aligned with business goals.

Advanced HR courses through theoretical aspects and practical case studies will help to upskill and develop competence in relevant areas.  

Key trends in HR

The changing nature of work due to demographic changes, remote/hybrid work, and global digital jobs requires more agile employee management

Technology development, particularly in digital technology, is changing business operations and the HR domain

The rise of social enterprise has led to a focus on organisational responsibility to all stakeholders, employee wellbeing including career happiness and building corporate culture.

The gap between existing skills and those that are needed to be competitive in the global digital market

HR professionals must upskill in strategic and critical thinking, digital HR change and financial aspects of the organisation to become HR business partner and contribute towards goals of the organisation

HR professionals should balance operational tasks with strategic management, such as talent management and digital HR.

HR professionals should learn the skills needed to keep up with digital transformation in HR management. 

Some advanced online HR programmes

Strategic Talent Acquisition program to improve recruitment and talent acquisition skills

Talent Management & Succession Planning Program- focusing on human resources planning, leadership development and succession planning strategies.

Digital Change Management program- to lead digital transformation in their organisations 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Program- to drive DEIB in their organisations, building a respectful  workplace for all employees

Digital Change Management programme- to actively lead digital change in their organisations.

AI + HI Specialty programme to explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Human Interaction  in areas of talent management, employee engagement and critical thinking

 Global Professional in Human Resources program- to take up and excel in multi-national responsibilities

Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management for HR professionals to take up senior roles like HR Head, HR Director

HR professionals with specialised HR skills will be able to:

Enhance business acumen by a clear understanding of business operations, including finance and market dynamics, to align HR strategies with the organisation’s business goals.

Enhance data analysis to predict employee trends, identify skill gaps, and inform decisions on performance improvement, talent management, and succession planning.

Integrate technology and HR domain with digital HR tools and platforms to induct and manage systems to streamline  talent acquisition, onboarding and performance management

Effectively manage change for smooth organisation development and resilience.

Drive organisational culture, improve HR planning towards long-term business strategy.

Have skills to manage a diverse workforce, by navigating international labour laws, for effective cross-cultural management and business expansion globally.

Lead business through unexpected crises, such as mergers and acquisitions, economic recessions, and pandemics (e.g., COVID-19).

It is crucial to invest in continuous learning, in order not to fall behind in the role and industry. Continuous learning in areas like business acumen, leadership, change management and digital management is essential for a long-term success.