Principles of Human Resource Management (Mini- MBA)
An introduction to the functions of human resource management for HR practitioners and line managers: strategic HRM, job analysis and HR planning, labour law and diversity, recruitment and selection, development, appraisal, compensation, health and safety and employee relations.
At a glance
- 1 day · Mini-MBA module
- 3 days
Who it's for
- HR practitioners and line managers
- Mini-MBA participants
Learning objectives
- Explain HR functions from employee and employer perspectives
- Apply HRM principles to hiring, pay and legal compliance
- Address diversity and discrimination issues
- Anticipate HR trends and adapt
Detailed content
- Strategic importance of HRM
- HR planning
- Job analysis and design
- Labour law and diversity
- Recruitment and selection
- Orientation, training and career planning
- Performance appraisal
- Compensation and benefits
- Health and safety at work
- Union-management framework
- HR auditing
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Strategic HRM
- Jobs and the law
- Talent
- Performance and pay
- Employee relations
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Build a strategy map and balanced scorecard for your unit
- Write KPI definition cards with targets and owners
- Self-assessment against an excellence model
- Write competency-based job descriptions for two real roles
Tools and templates you keep
- Strategy map and BSC template
- KPI dictionary / definition card
- X-matrix (Hoshin Kanri) template
- Job description and competency framework templates
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- Kaplan & Norton Balanced Scorecard
- EFQM Model 2025; Baldrige Excellence Framework
- SHRM BASK (Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge)
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Human Resources · Foundation
Frequently asked questions
How long is Principles of Human Resource Management (Mini- MBA)?
The program runs 1 day; other formats: 3 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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