Description

Introduction to Human Resources Two-Day Course

Human Resources are fundamental to all organisations and, as a result, the profession offers a wide range of career opportunities.

This introductory course explores best practices in recruiting and selecting employees, and the key to training and developing employees’ skills and experience. It provides a strong overview of appraisals from both HR and employee perspectives, and covers management theories such as employee motivation, teamwork, and the relationship between staff and management.

The second day is fully practical, so participants rehearse the processes carried out in a modern HR department. The overall aim is to cover the main areas of Human Resources and demonstrate HR’s crucial role in the workplace.

Introduction to Human Resources Course Switzerland

Participants from across Switzerland and further afield can join this live Virtual Classroom programme and gain practical HR knowledge from an experienced specialist trainer.

What Will You Gain from This Course?

The course gives learners a strong understanding of the main principles of Human Resource Management. A practical work simulation helps participants apply what they learn confidently in their professional lives.

Course Content

Day 1: Principles of Human Resource Management

  • The Principles of Human Resource Management
  • The Recruitment and Selection of Employees
  • Training and Professional Development of Employees
  • Employee and Management Relations
  • Motivation of Employees
  • An Overview of Employment Law
  • Managing and Coaching Employees
  • Organisational Culture and Fitting In with the Culture
  • Appraisals and Objectives
  • Methods of Interviewing
  • Team Working and Relationships Within an Organisation

Day 2: Practical Skills for the HR Function in a Modern Organisation

  • Practical Exercises Replicating HR Department Processes
  • Practising Methods of Interviewing
  • Designing Suitable Selection Methods for Applicants
  • Exercise on Orientation and Assimilation of New Employees
  • Performance Management Scenarios
  • The Concepts of Succession Planning
  • The Principles of HR Planning
  • HR Competencies
  • HR Record Keeping

Dates and Duration

The course runs from 11:30 to 17:30 Swiss time and lasts two days.

A specialist HR trainer delivers the course in English in a live Virtual Classroom. The course content and trainer are the same as in our classroom-based training programmes.

For a shorter option, we also offer a one-day Introduction to Human Resources course.

Dates are available in the booking section.

Who Is This Course For?

  • Individuals new to Human Resources who want a strong foundation in the subject
  • HR professionals seeking formal training to consolidate existing knowledge
  • Professionals from other roles who encounter HR functions and want to consolidate their knowledge

Benefits of the Course

  • CPD-accredited certificate issued on successful completion
  • Gain a recognised qualification in Human Resources to strengthen your CV
  • A full practical day that builds confidence in real HR processes
  • Covers a broad range of key HR subjects and provides an excellent foundation for progression within HR
  • Opportunities to progress to more advanced HR training programmes
  • Live tutor support and interactive learning

CPD Certification

CPD Certification is awarded on successful completion.

CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is accredited training recognised by many professional bodies and employers worldwide.

CPD courses are highly respected internationally and are often required in specific industries. A CPD-accredited qualification on your CV can significantly strengthen your professional profile and career prospects.

Switzerland and International Participants

This programme is suitable for participants based across Switzerland and internationally. Whether you are in Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Bern, Zug, Lucerne, St. Gallen or elsewhere, you can attend the course live online and benefit from expert, tutor-led training.

The Virtual Classroom format lets participants build a practical understanding of Human Resources while balancing work and personal commitments.