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Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management
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17 August 2025
17 August 2025
To start by:
01 September 2025
01 September 2025
Study an Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management
The Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management at the Central University of Technology provides a deep dive into contemporary HR practices and strategies. Delivered entirely online, this programme is designed for HR professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in areas such as employee relations, talent management, and organisational development. The curriculum is structured to support working professionals who wish to elevate their HR careers while accommodating their existing job responsibilities.
Requirements and Opportunities
Admission Requirements
A relevant diploma at NQF Level 6, a bachelor’s at NQF Level 7 with a minimum average of 60%.
AND
Relevant work experience in HR is preferred.
Technical Requirements
To complete your online qualification successfully, you will need:
- A laptop or desktop computer
- A reliable internet connection
- Basic computer literacy
Career Opportunities
- HR Manager
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Employee Relations Manager
- Organisational Development Consultant
- HR Director
You will learn
- Advanced HR strategies and best practices for talent management.
- Effective approaches to employee relations and conflict resolution.
- Techniques for enhancing organisational development.
- Legal and ethical issues in HR management.
- Data-driven HR decision-making and analysis.
Modules and Credits
The programme is split over two years. Modules are undertaken over a seven-week period with a one-week break.
Advanced HRM: Individual Behaviour
Total Fees: R3,000
Credit: 12
The module focuses on analysis and evaluation, and the nature and complexity of individual, group and organisational behaviour in order to create increased organisational effectiveness
Advanced Human Capital Development: ETD Environment
Total Fees: R3,000
Credit: 12
The module focuses on developing a comprehensive HCD strategy. It's essential to begin by identifying both international and local HCD trends, ensuring the organisation remains competitive and up-to-date with global best practices. Education, Training, and Development (ETD) must be integrated within the broader HCD framework to align learning initiatives with organisational goals. This requires a clear understanding of the legislation that guides HCD in workplaces, ensuring compliance and support for employee development.
Advanced ERM: Dispute Resolution Management
Total Fees: R3,000
Credit: 12
The module equips students with the knowledge of basic labour relations to explain the origin of employment relations management. Analyse the sources of South African law. Distinguish between the types of labour disputes. Complete the referral form and successfully refer a dispute to the relevant forums.
Fundamentals of Strategic Planning
Total Fees: R3,000
Credit: 12
The module is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the key concepts, principles, and processes involved in strategic planning. It focuses on the systematic approach to setting long-term organisational goals and developing plans to achieve them. The module equips students with essential tools and frameworks to analyse, formulate, and implement effective strategies in various organisational settings.
Fundamentals of Research Methodology
Total Fees: R3,970
Credit: 12
Introduction to the Research Process as a scientific approach to solve problems, answer questions and face challenges. This module focuses on the importance of research in HRM to attain knowledge of human behaviour in a business and administrative context.
Advanced HRM: Organisational Behaviour
Total Fees: R3,000
Credit: 12
The module delves into the complexities of human behaviour within an organisational context. It explores the psychological, social, and structural factors that influence how individuals and groups interact in the workplace
Advanced Human Capital Development: ETD Interventions
Total Fees: R3,000
Credit: 12
Identify performance gaps and requirements and introduce interventions to improve performance in a workplace. Identify and evaluate the appropriateness of the needs analysis methods for the levels of analysis. Design, Plan, and implement ETD interventions. Assess and evaluate ETD interventions. Develop a quality management implementation strategy.
Advanced ERM: Application of ERM Theory
Total Fees: R3,000
Credit: 12
The module applies employee relations management (ERM) theories to real-world workplace scenarios. This module explores the dynamics of the employer-employee relationship, labour relations, and the legal frameworks that regulate these interactions, providing students with advanced knowledge and skills in managing employee relations effectively.
Strategy in Action
Total Fees: R3,000
Credit: 12
The module focuses on the practical implementation of strategic management concepts within an organisational context. It emphasises how to translate strategic theory into actionable plans and decisions that drive organisational success.
The Research Process
Total Fees: R3,970
Credit: 12
Formulating research question, purpose statement and hypothesis (es), the literature review, writing the research proposal. Developing a detailed management plan for the research project.
Fees for 2025
CUT’s fee structure allows a student to pay as they progress. A student must pay for a module before they will be granted access to the material.
* Fees quoted are 2025 fees. Fees are subject to an annual increase.
* Fees quoted are 2025 fees. Fees are subject to an annual increase.
Number of modules: 10
Programme credits: 120
SAQA ID: 102058
Total tuition fees: R31,940
