HR & Leadership Management – Essential Skills Online Course

HR & Leadership Management – Essential Skills is a transformative, career-accelerating training programme designed for professionals who want to develop key capabilities in HR strategy, leadership development, compliance, and organisational behaviour, especially in the context of learning disabilities in the workplace.

This course takes you through a practical and modern framework of human resource management—covering everything from UK employment law, GDPR compliance, and employee relations to change management, conflict resolution, and anti-harassment training.

Whether you are just stepping into the HR world or are a senior professional aiming to polish your leadership capabilities, this course provides the HR and leadership fundamentals needed in today's fast-paced, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.

Through this training, you will gain comprehensive insights into the skills required for managing people compassionately and professionally—especially employees with learning disabilities—while ensuring legal compliance, ethical leadership, and a high-performing culture.

This globally recognised course empowers you with critical HR skills, modern management techniques, and real-world knowledge, ensuring you're ready to address today's complex workplace challenges head-on.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand key HR principles and effective leadership management practices.
• Apply employment law and workplace regulations with complete confidence.
• Resolve workplace conflicts using proven leadership and communication strategies.
• Promote inclusion and manage employees with learning disabilities effectively.
• Enhance team performance through motivation, empathy, and clear direction.
• Lead organisational change and ensure ethical compliance in all scenarios.

Course Link: HR & Leadership Management – Essential Skills

Course Curriculum

1. HR Management

• Core HR functions and responsibilities
• Recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle
• Policy development and HR best practices

2. UK Employment Law

• Legal frameworks governing employment rights
• Contracts, disciplinary actions, and dismissals
• Legal protections for employees with learning disabilities

3. Leadership & Management

• Leadership theories and management styles
• Emotional intelligence and ethical leadership
• Building high-performing and inclusive teams

4. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

• Principles of data protection in HR
• Handling sensitive employee information
• Legal obligations and breach protocols

5. Workplace Management: Violence, Harassment, and Civility

• Preventing workplace violence and promoting respect
• Civility training and inclusive behaviour practices
• Legal and ethical responsibilities of HR leaders

6. Anti-Harassment and Bullying at Work

• Identifying harassment and bullying patterns
• Policies, reporting procedures, and investigations
• Creating a safe and inclusive culture

7. Anti-Bribery and Corruption

• Understanding corporate ethics and compliance
• Risk assessment and due diligence practices
• Anti-bribery legislation and internal policies

8. Developing Good Employee Relations

• Building trust and transparency with employees
• Performance reviews and employee feedback systems
• Handling grievances and workplace issues

9. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

• Definitions, prevention, and legal responsibilities
• Victim support mechanisms and reporting procedures
• Conducting fair investigations and resolution processes

10. Conflict Resolution

• Identifying causes of workplace conflicts
• Mediation and negotiation strategies
• Conflict de-escalation and resolution techniques

11. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Decision-making models and logical analysis
• Solving workplace issues with creative solutions
• Promoting a problem-solving culture

12. Managing Sickness and Absence

• Managing long-term and short-term employee absences
• Absence policies, documentation, and return-to-work plans
• Supporting employees with mental health and learning disabilities

13. Certificate in Facilitation Manager Training

• Planning and delivering effective team facilitation
• Engaging employees in group discussions and workshops
• Conflict management during facilitation

14. Communication Skills

• Mastering written and verbal workplace communication
• Listening, clarity, and feedback techniques
• Adapting messages for diverse teams

15. Negotiation

• Principles of win-win negotiations
• Bargaining tactics and ethical compromises
• Cross-cultural negotiation considerations

16. Body Language

• Understanding non-verbal cues in the workplace
• Projecting confidence and authority
• Recognising discomfort or dishonesty through body signals

17. Presentation Skills

• Designing and delivering impactful presentations
• Engaging audiences through storytelling and visuals
• Handling Q&A sessions with confidence

18. First Aid at Work

• Basic first aid procedures and CPR
• Legal requirements for workplace safety
• Emergency response and injury protocols

19. Mental Health Awareness

• Understanding mental health in the workplace
• Removing stigma and promoting wellbeing
• Supporting employees with anxiety, depression, or learning disabilities

20. Communication: Identifying and Reducing Barriers

• Recognising barriers in neurodiverse teams
• Supporting learning-disabled employees through inclusive communication
• Building empathetic, open dialogue in teams

21. Change Management

• Leading and managing organisational transitions
• Reducing resistance and gaining team buy-in
• Change models like Kotter and ADKAR

22. Handling Difficult Conversations

• Structuring conversations around conflict or performance
• Communicating bad news with empathy and clarity
• Maintaining professionalism under pressure

23. Organisational Skills

• Time blocking, delegation, and priority management
• Streamlining HR processes and team coordination
• Improving workplace productivity through structured systems

24. Time Management

• Identifying time-wasters and improving task efficiency
• Using digital tools for calendar and workflow management
• Achieving better work-life balance for employees

25. Minute Taking

• Structuring and recording meeting minutes accurately
• Legal importance and distribution of meeting notes
• Capturing action items and accountability

26. COVID-19 Awareness Course

• Workplace hygiene and pandemic preparedness
• Hybrid working models and employee health policies
• Adapting leadership during global crises

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Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.