Diploma in Human Resource Management

This human resources management certificate prepares practitioners to implement HR best practices for their business.

Diploma in Human Resource Management course examined by KNEC forms an integral course in business sector.

Diploma in Human Resource Management is one of the most marketable course and highly demanded in the industry.

This is an entry level program that is designed to introduce the student to business while equipping the student with practical skills that can be applied in the business world at an entry level.

Key Interest Skills required to pursue a career in this field

Planning skills
Communication skills
Numerical abilities
Organisational skills
Analytical skills
Team spirit
Negotiation skills
Digital literacy
Problem-solving skills
Time Management Skills
Integrity as a quality

Objectives

Objective of this program is to prepare students to think critically and invent industry -based approaches to HR skills. Students get to understand the HR techniques and market expectations. In addition,they learn how to communicate effectively.This course is also intended to prepare students for complex .mathematical and financial analysis in the market

Why study this program
This program prepares one to job market at lower level.It also a bridge to the advance level in the field.

Careers Opportunities

Business consultants
any business related job
Marketing managers
sales persons
Marketing officers

Career Progression

After successful completion of Diploma in Human Resource Management(KNEC) ,a student can proceed for bachelor’s degree,master’s degree and Phd in related field.

Course Duration

This course takes an average of 6 terms (2 years ).

Mode of Study

Regular/full time
School based programme
Distance Learning
Weekend Classes
Part-time/Evening classes

Qualifications/Admission Requirements

KCSE aggregate Grade of C- (minus) & Above,or any equivalent qualifications by KNEC

Examining Body

KNEC

Course Requirements

The following requirements must be met for a student to qualify for KNEC exams in this course:

Must sit for at least 2 cats marked out of 30% ,and an end term exams marked out of 70% each term.
The candidate will be expected to proceed for industrial attachment as a requirement by KNEC for successful completion of the course.
A student must attend at least 80% of all the tutorial lectures.

KNEC Units

2908– DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (MODULE I)

101-FOUNDATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

102-OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

103-INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

104-COMMUNICATION SKILLS

108-ENTREPRENEURSHIP – BUSINESS PLAN

2908– DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (MODULE II)

201-THEORY & PRACTICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

202-LABOUR & INDUSTRIAL LAW

204-QUANTITATIVE METHODS

205-PUBLIC RELATIONS

2908– DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (MODULE III)

301-ORGANIZATION THEORY AND BEHAVIOUR

302-LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

303-PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF MANAGEMENT

304-ACCOUNTING AND CONTROL

305-ECONOMICS

308-PROJECT

Other Units

Communication Skills
Computing/ICT

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