Maximise and align workforce efforts with business goals, using effective human resource strategies
10 weeks, excluding
orientation
7–10 hours per week,
entirely online
Weekly modules,
flexible learning
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A theoretical and practical understanding of human resource policies and procedures, and the skills to immediately apply these learnings in your role.
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The ability to build an empowering work environment that optimises productivity and workforce collaboration.
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The knowledge and skills needed to enhance your career opportunities, and do the same for others.
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A digital certificate from Africa’s leading university1 as proof of your human resource management expertise.
1 QS Top Universities (2023)
Over the duration of this online short course, you’ll work through the following modules:
MODULE 1 A Career in HR
Learn how to develop a career in HR.
MODULE 2 HR and Statutory Requirements
Understand the statutory requirements for HR.
MODULE 3 HR Systems, Policies, and Procedures
Learn about the various HR systems, policies and procedures.
MODULE 4 Recruitment, Selection, Assessment, and Onboarding
Discover the process behind recruiting, selecting and onboarding employees.
MODULE 5 Performance Management
Understand the components that make up a performance management system.
MODULE 6 HR as a Custodian of Change
Discover the role that HR plays during a change initiative.
MODULE 7 Employee Well-Being and Organisational Health and Safety
Learn about employee well-being and organisational health and safety.
MODULE 8 Facilitating Training and Development
Create a training and development plan for an organisation.
MODULE 9 Rewards, Incentives, and Retaining Employees
Learn how rewards and incentives can motivate and retain employees.
MODULE 10 Strategic Human Resource Management
Discover the importance of strategic human resource management in an organisation.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during course development.
Dr Jeffrey Bagraim
Professor, School of Management Studies, UCT
Dr Bagraim holds a business science degree specialising in psychology, and both a Bachelor of Arts honours degree and master’s degree in industrial organisational psychology from UCT. He obtained his PhD from the University of Warwick in the UK. His past research interests include entrepreneurial intention, corporate culture and power, organisational commitments, and most recently, the work-family concerns of working parents and young adults.
Prior to joining UCT, Bagraim worked as an HR development professional at the City of Cape Town and as a consultant at a niche consulting firm. He is a registered psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and is one of the few organisational psychologists with a research rating from the National Research Foundation. Bagraim also serves as the deputy dean of postgraduate affairs in the Faculty of Commerce, and has supervised over 50 master’s and doctoral students. He has presented his research across the world and has produced over 80 research outputs.
“My overall impression of the course and its content is that it is beyond impressive. Our Head Tutor, John Wilter, was patient, knowledgeable with regards to the subject matter, and provided continuous support, ensuring we have a better grasp of each module. The online learning experience for me, unlike others, is unique with a flexible interface that allows me to interact with other students. Furthermore, it is mobile friendly, which means I can access my course at any time and anywhere. I am now more informed, and the knowledge gained has been worth it.”
— Stephen Olushola Oladepo, HR Recruitment Assistant, IRC Nigeria CP
This UCT online short course is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter, part of edX. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Gain verifiable and relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from an international selection of universities and institutions, entirely online and in your own time.
Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step.
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.