Certified Ekasi Human Resources Management Professional

Certified Ekasi Human Resources Management Professional
Human Resources Intermediate

Certified Ekasi Human Resources Management Professional

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the HR function, covering recruitment, compensation, employee relations, and HR legislation. Learn to support both the organization's strategic goals and its employees' well-being.

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the HR function, covering recruitment, compensation, employee relations, and HR legislation. Learn to support both the organization's strategic goals and its employees' well-being.

Learning Outcomes

Ability to manage the employee lifecycle from hire to exit|Skills to administer payroll and benefits programs|Competence in handling employee relations issues|Proficiency in ensuring compliance with employment laws

Target Audience

Aspiring HR generalists|Office managers|Small business owners|Team leaders

10 Modules
70 Lessons
22h 40m

HR as a business partner, the HR value proposition, HR operating models (Ulrich model), and aligning HR strategy with organisational goals.
  • 1.1: HR as a Strategic Business Partner (45 min)
  • 1.2: The HR Value Proposition and Stakeholder Management (45 min)
  • 1.3: Aligning HR Strategy with Organizational Strategy (50 min)
  • 1.4: HR Metrics and Measuring Strategic Impact (50 min)
  • 1.5: Talent Management and Succession Planning (50 min)
  • 1.6: Building an HR Strategy Roadmap (50 min)
  • 1.7: HR Transformation and Future of Work (50 min)

Workforce planning methodology, job analysis and job design, recruitment channels, writing effective job descriptions, and managing the hiring process.
  • 2.1: Workforce Planning Methodology (55 min)
  • 2.2: Job Analysis and Job Descriptions (50 min)
  • 2.3: Sourcing Strategies and Talent Pools (50 min)
  • 2.4: Employer Branding and Candidate Experience (50 min)
  • 2.5: Selection Methods and Assessment Tools (55 min)
  • 2.6: Onboarding and New Hire Integration (50 min)
  • 2.7: Recruitment Metrics and Analytics (50 min)

Structured interviewing techniques, psychometric and skills assessments, making the offer, legal compliance in hiring, and designing an effective onboarding programme.
  • 3.1: Structured Interviewing Techniques (50 min)
  • 3.2: Psychometric and Aptitude Testing (50 min)
  • 3.3: Assessment Centres and Work Samples (55 min)
  • 3.4: Background Checks and Reference Verification (45 min)
  • 3.5: Pre-Boarding and Day One Experience (45 min)
  • 3.6: First 90 Days: Integration and Time-to-Productivity (50 min)
  • 3.7: Measuring Onboarding Effectiveness (45 min)

Job grading and salary benchmarking, total reward strategy, benefits design (health, retirement, leave), and administering payroll inputs.
  • 4.1: Job Evaluation and Job Grading (50 min)
  • 4.2: Salary Surveys and Market Benchmarking (50 min)
  • 4.3: Base Pay and Salary Structure Design (55 min)
  • 4.4: Variable Pay and Incentive Plans (50 min)
  • 4.5: Benefits Administration (50 min)
  • 4.6: Total Rewards Strategy (50 min)
  • 4.7: Pay Equity and Compliance (50 min)

Managing workplace conduct, progressive discipline, grievance handling, working within a fair labour process, and maintaining positive employee relations.
  • 5.1: Managing Workplace Conduct and Expectations (50 min)
  • 5.2: Progressive Discipline Process (55 min)
  • 5.3: Conducting Workplace Investigations (60 min)
  • 5.4: Managing Employee Grievances (50 min)
  • 5.5: Termination of Employment (55 min)
  • 5.6: Managing Redundancies and Layoffs (55 min)
  • 5.7: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation (50 min)

Goal setting (OKRs and KPIs), the annual performance review cycle, giving constructive feedback, managing underperformance, and recognising high performers.
  • 6.1: Goal Setting (OKRs and KPIs) (50 min)
  • 6.2: The Annual Performance Review Cycle (55 min)
  • 6.3: Continuous Feedback and Coaching (50 min)
  • 6.4: Performance Rating Systems (50 min)
  • 6.5: Managing Underperformers (PIPs) (55 min)
  • 6.6: Recognizing and Rewarding High Performance (50 min)
  • 6.7: Performance Management Metrics and Analytics (50 min)

Maintaining accurate employee records, HR documentation (contracts, letters, policies), data privacy in HR, and regulatory compliance.
  • 7.1: Maintaining Accurate Employee Records (50 min)
  • 7.2: HR Documentation and Policy Management (50 min)
  • 7.3: HR Compliance and Regulatory Requirements (60 min)
  • 7.4: Managing I-9 and Employment Eligibility (50 min)
  • 7.5: HR Audits and Compliance Reviews (55 min)
  • 7.6: Managing Workers' Compensation and Leave (55 min)
  • 7.7: Employee Health and Safety (OSHA) (55 min)

Key HR metrics (headcount, turnover, time-to-hire, absence rate), building an HR dashboard, and using data to support people decisions.
  • 8.1: Introduction to HR Analytics (50 min)
  • 8.2: Key HR Metrics (Headcount, Turnover, Retention) (55 min)
  • 8.3: Talent Acquisition Metrics (50 min)
  • 8.4: Workforce Planning and Predictive Analytics (55 min)
  • 8.5: People Analytics and Data Visualization (50 min)
  • 8.6: HR Metrics for Business Impact (50 min)
  • 8.7: Ethical Considerations in People Analytics (50 min)

This module equips learners with essential research skills including research design, data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative), data analysis techniques, survey development, interviewing skills, ethical considerations in research, and how to apply research findings to improve workplace practices and decision-making.
  • 9.1: Introduction to Research Methods in HR (50 min)
  • 9.2: Survey Design and Administration (55 min)
  • 9.3: Data Collection Methods in HR Research (50 min)
  • 9.4: Sampling Methods for HR Research (50 min)
  • 9.5: Statistical Analysis for HR Professionals (55 min)
  • 9.6: Interpreting and Reporting Research Findings (50 min)
  • 9.7: Applying Research to HR Decision Making (50 min)

This module develops critical soft skills essential for workplace success: integrated thinking (connecting ideas across disciplines), logical reasoning and problem-solving, effective verbal and written communication, active listening, emotional intelligence, negotiation techniques, mediation skills, conflict resolution strategies, de-escalation techniques, building consensus, handling difficult conversations, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
  • 10.1: What is Integrated Thinking? (45 min)
  • 10.2: Critical Reasoning for HR Professionals (50 min)
  • 10.3: Effective Business Communication for HR (50 min)
  • 10.4: Data-Driven Decision Making in HR (50 min)
  • 10.5: Systems Thinking in HR (50 min)
  • 10.6: Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence (50 min)
  • 10.7: Practical Workshop - Integrated Thinking Scenarios (60 min)

Certification Exam

Final examination for Certified Ekasi HR Professional certification

Passing Score: 70%
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Attempts Allowed: 3
Camera Required: Yes

To earn your certificate, you must complete all course materials and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher.

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Duration 48 hours
Skill Level Intermediate
Learning Method Self Study
Category Human Resources
Modules 10
Total Lessons 70
Last Updated May 2026
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