Online Diploma · Human Resources

Become a Human Resources Manager

Maybe you already handle hiring or staff issues without the title. This diploma covers recruitment, workforce plans, employee relations and performance. Built for people stepping out of support work into the HR seat.

From $47per week on a flexible plan
12 monthsfull-time study load
7 coreplus 5 chosen units
AHRImembership rebate included
BSB50320national code, nationally recognised
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaHuman Resources
QualificationBSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management
Duration12 months full-time, 14 to 16 months part-time
Study ModeOnline, self-paced
EntryFour listed units or 2 years relevant work
PaymentsFrom $47 per week
Comes with
  • ✓Nationally recognised training
  • ✓AHRI membership rebate
  • ✓Pathway package if you fall short
  • ✓Study around a working week
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

The Whole HR Cycle

Hiring, onboarding, performance, relations and exits are all units here. You see the full arc of an employee, not one corner of it.

Relations Done Right

Managing employee and industrial relations is its own unit. Getting that wrong is expensive, and few people are taught it before they are handed it.

A Way In If You Fall Short

Entry asks for four listed units or two years of relevant work. If you have neither, a pathway package covers the gap before you start.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Every employer of any size needs someone holding the people side. Picture yourself running hiring, performance and relations for a whole workforce.

Human Resources Coordinator

Run the day to day of hiring, records and staff processes. Average pay of $80,000.

Human Resources Manager

Lead the people function and advise the business on it. Average pay of $94,000.

Human Resources Generalist

Cover the whole HR spread for a smaller workforce. Average pay of $90,000.

Average pay figures the college publishes for these roles. Averages are not offers. Pay moves with employer, location and experience, and roles are not promised outcomes.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Seven core units and five chosen, covering the employee cycle end to end.

01
Hiring And Onboarding
Bring the right people in and start them well.
Manage recruitment and onboarding
Coordinate human resource functions and processes
Coordinate workforce plan implementation
02
Performance And Relations
Keep people growing and handle it when things go wrong.
Facilitate performance development processes
Manage employee and industrial relations
Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals
Coordinate separation and termination processes
03
Leading, Risk And Safety
Speak with weight and keep the workplace safe and sound.
Communicate with influence
Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
Manage business risk
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
Manage personal and professional development
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • ✓Seven core units, the HR backbone
  • ✓Five chosen units, relations, risk and safety
  • ✓Unit quizzes, to show knowledge as you go
  • ✓Video call assessments, where the task calls for it

As a Student

  • ✓One-on-one coaching, with people who work in the field
  • ✓A personal study plan, with regular feedback on your work
  • ✓Unlimited study support, from experienced facilitators
  • ✓Two short courses included, at no extra cost
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things worth knowing about this diploma.

01
AHRI Membership Rebate

Students studying the HR diploma with the college get a full rebate on a year of AHRI membership. Terms apply. It brings networking forums, the monthly magazine and a help line.

02
Entry Has A Back Door

A partial pathway package exists for people who have some of the required units or some of the experience. You are not locked out for being close.

03
Cheaper Than The Business Diplomas

Weekly plans start lower here than on the business diplomas at this college. The study load and enrolment period are the same.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED

BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management

Nationally recognised training · RTO TOID 22228

A National Qualification

You finish with the BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management, awarded under the Australian Government framework.

Read The Same Everywhere

The code BSB50320 means one thing to employers in every state, so the qualification travels with you.

Built With Industry

Course content is created in partnership with industry leaders rather than written in a vacuum.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Check The Entry Rules

You need four listed units or two years of relevant work.

Step two

Ask About A Pathway

Pathway packages cover you if you fall short of entry.

Step three

Show Your English And Maths

The level needed is ACSF Level Three. A test may apply.

Step four

Choose A Payment Plan

Plans are flexible and can be shaped around your budget.

The Investment

How to Get Started

$47 / week
Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly, or pay upfront.
✓Flexible plans shaped around your budget
✓Weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments
✓Upfront option available
✓Thirty day cooling off period
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Good to Know

Common Questions

What do I need to enrol?

Four listed HR units, or two years of relevant full-time work. You also need English and maths at ACSF Level Three, and you must be eighteen or older.

What if I do not meet entry?

A pathway package covers you. There is also a partial pathway if you have some of the units or some of the experience.

How long does it take?

Twelve months at a full-time load, or fourteen to sixteen months part time. Enrolment runs two years as standard.

How will I be assessed?

Unit quizzes and practical tasks based on workplace evidence. Some assessments happen over a video call.

Is this course accredited?

Yes. It is nationally recognised training for BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management, under RTO TOID 22228.

Can past study or work count?

It might. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning can give you unit credits and may speed up your course. Your skills and work history decide this.

Is this course government funded?

Payment plans do that job here. The college is a fee for service provider, so it is not tied to FEE-HELP or VET Student Loans, and you spread the cost weekly instead.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. Withdraw inside the thirty day cooling off period and you get a refund, less the admin fee. After that, stopping payments needs proof of hardship.

Delivered By

About the College

College for Adult Learning delivers this course online. It is a registered training organisation, RTO TOID 22228, and its content is built with industry leaders.

Study is self-paced with round the clock access, so there are no set classes and no harsh deadlines. Learning Coaches are industry veterans, and one-on-one support is unlimited.

RTO 22228Online and self-pacedUnlimited one-on-one supportAHRI membership rebatePathway packages available
Your Next Step

Your Future Starts Today

Picture the day the people side of the business is yours to lead.

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