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Human resources sits at the intersection of law, psychology, and business strategy. This graduate certificate delivers practical HR skills — job design, inclusive recruitment, performance conversations, and grievance procedures — with UK employment law foundations. Ideal for line managers taking HR responsibilities or career switchers entering people operations. Credits stack toward the ALU MBA or MA Applied Psychology.
Faculty spotlight
CIPD-qualified Professor Daniel Osei teaches employment relations; Dr. Emma Laurent covers inclusive recruitment and bias mitigation.
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Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| HR401 | HR Strategy & Employee Lifecycle HR Strategy & Employee Lifecycle — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| HR402 | Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Talent Acquisition & Onboarding — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| HR403 | Performance & Engagement Performance & Engagement — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| HR404 | UK Employment Law Essentials UK Employment Law Essentials — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
| HR405 | HR Capstone Project HR Capstone Project — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.
| 3 |
Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 9 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
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