Senior Lecturer Grade ll
The Short Course in Human Resource Management Skills for Beginners is a 10-hour introductory program held online. The course is conducted over 5 days, with each session lasting 2 hours on weekdays from 8.00 PM to 10.00 PM.
The curriculum focuses on teaching the fundamentals of managing people effectively through topics like recruitment, training, and performance management. Instruction is provided in Simple English with Sinhala explanations to ensure clarity for entrepreneurs, SME owners, and fresh graduates. Participants engage in interactive discussions and practical exercises, receiving an authenticated certificate from Richwick Metropolitan Campus upon completion.
The graduate of the Short Course in Human Resource Management Skills for Beginners is a capable person with a basic understanding of people management. They can understand HR roles, identify core functions like recruitment and training, and apply basic HR concepts to small business environments. They are prepared to handle people management tasks professionally and ethically for small businesses or professional environments.
Course Fee: Rs. 5,000 | Duration: 10 Hours (Five weekdays from 8.00 PM – 10.00 PM) | Mode: Online
Course Aim: This course aims to introduce participants to the fundamentals of Human Resource Management and its importance in managing people effectively in organizations. Participants will gain practical knowledge of HR roles, functions, and modern HR practices that can be applied in various workplace settings.
Target Group: Beginners in HR, Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) owners, supervisors and team leaders, public/private sector administrative staff, non-HR professionals who wish to develop basic people management skills, and fresh graduates.
Medium of Instructions: Simple English with Sinhala explanations, ensuring clarity and accessibility for all participants.
Teaching & Learning Methods: Delivery is handled dynamically via interactive online lectures, LMS-based learning materials, group discussions, case illustrations, practical examples, short videos, and simple in-class exercises.
Assessment & Participation: As this is a short course, formal grading is not compulsory. However, participants will be assessed by attendance monitoring, in-class participation, and a short quiz or reflection.
| Day | Core Topics Covered | Practical Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Meaning and definition of HRM; Evolution of HRM; Goals and purpose of HRM; Importance of HRM; HRM in small businesses. | Interactive discussion; Short case examples. |
| Day 2 | Role of the HR manager; Strategic and operational HR; Role of non-HR managers; HR competencies; Ethics in HRM. | Group discussion; Workplace examples. |
| Day 3 | Human resource planning; Recruitment and selection; Orientation and onboarding; Training and development; Career management. | Simple exercises; Job advertisement design. |
| Day 4 | Performance management; Appraisal methods; Motivation techniques; Compensation and rewards; Employee welfare and relations. | Case-based discussion; Designing a simple performance system. |
| Day 5 | HRM in SMEs and startups; Digital HR; Remote and flexible work; Diversity and inclusion; Current trends and challenges; Course review. | Group discussion. |
Certification: Participants will be issued an authenticated downloadable certificate with a unique serial number by RICHWICK METROPOLITAN CAMPUS. The certificate will confirm successful completion of the Short Course in Human Resource Management Skills for Beginners.
