Human Resource Management prepares learners to support the people function of an organisation from recruitment and employee records to training, reward and workplace relations. The course develops practical competence in personnel administration, labour law, organisational behaviour, communication and management. It is appropriate for school leavers, administrators moving into HR and employees seeking a recognised route into people management. Learners gain the judgement and professional discipline needed to handle employee information and contribute to a productive workplace.
The Diploma in Human Resource Management at Jolearn Training College in Nairobi provides a structured route into human resource management. Human Resource Management prepares learners to support the people function of an organisation from recruitment and employee records to training, reward and workplace relations. The course develops practical competence in personnel administration, labour law, organisational behaviour, communication and management. It is appropriate for school leavers, administrators moving into HR and employees seeking a recognised route into people management. Learners gain the judgement and professional discipline needed to handle employee information and contribute to a productive workplace.
At Diploma level, learners develop deeper technical, analytical and supervisory competence for increased workplace responsibility and further study. The available curriculum identifies the papers or units studied at this stage, while the admissions team confirms current entry requirements, duration, intake and study mode.
On completion, learners can pursue the career and progression routes listed on this page. The programme is designed to support both immediate workplace competence and continued academic or professional development.
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YOUR STARTING POINT
Entry requirements
KCSE C- and above or a relevant Certificate qualification.
Not sure whether you qualify? Contact admissions and we will guide you on the most suitable entry route.
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COURSE CONTENT
Curriculum
Module I
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
Financial Accounting
Information Communication Technology
Communication Skills
Economics
Business Law
Entrepreneurship Business Plan
Module II
Office Administration and Management
Human Resource Development
Labour Law
Quantitative Methods
Principles and Practice of Marketing
Human and Public Relations
Labour Economics
Module III
Organisation Theory and Behaviour
Reward Management, Labour and Industrial Relations
Principles and Practice of Management
Employee Relations
Managerial Accounting
Financial Management
Research Project
Unit arrangement may be updated in line with current examining-body requirements.
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AFTER YOUR COURSE
Career and progression pathways
Human Resource Assistant
Personnel Assistant
Recruitment Assistant
Training Assistant
Payroll or Records Assistant
Employee Relations Assistant
Progression: Higher Diploma, Degree or CHRP professional studies in Human Resource Management
