Manage people effectively and legally — recruitment, onboarding, performance, employment law basics, and building great workplace culture.
People are every organisation's most valuable asset. This course equips managers and HR practitioners with the practical skills to attract, develop, and retain talent. Topics include the recruitment and selection process, onboarding best practices, NZ employment law fundamentals (Employment Relations Act, Health & Safety at Work Act), performance management cycles, difficult conversations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and building a positive workplace culture. Relevant to NZ organisations and adaptable for international contexts.
This course is designed for professionals seeking practical, hands-on skills in HR & People Management. Whether you are starting out or advancing your existing expertise, our structured approach and real-world labs prepare you thoroughly for both the workplace and certification exams.
Foundational courses have no prior experience requirements. Intermediate and Advanced courses benefit from some prior exposure to the subject area — specific requirements are noted in the course overview above.