Professional Diploma in Human Resource Management
Course Overview
Learn the appropriate skills and knowledge essential for effective human resource management.
Comprehensive Human Resource Management (HRM) course designed to enhance your HRM career prospects within an organisation.
This course is validated by Griffith College. This course focuses on the development of professional skills; while it does not sit on the national framework, the modules are drawn from Griffith College's suite of QQI-validated degree programmes.
Why study Human Resource Management at Griffith College?
The Professional Diploma in Human Resource Management prepares learners to address organisational challenges through ethical, sustainable, and effective HR practices. It explores the relationship between an organisation’s strategy, its culture and its HRM policies and procedures.
- Develop expertise in leadership, employment law, and evidence-based HR strategies, focusing on recruitment and retention, talent development, performance management, and workplace dynamics
- Learners will explore evolving employment relationships and compliance frameworks, equipping them to drive employee satisfaction, productivity, and long-term organisational success in a changing business environment.
- Students will be introduced to the main HRM theories, and these will provide a conceptual and practical platform for participant learning.
- Draw on your own experience to develop a clearer understanding of HRM.
Intake Dates
- Dublin - Part-Time - February 2026
- Dublin - Online - February 2026
- Cork - Part-Time - February 2026
What our students say
"As a recent graduate of the Diploma in HR management, I can say that it has transformed my understanding and proficiency in the field of HR. The courses' well-thought-out design helped me to apply my knowledge to a variety of situations by fusing academic knowledge with useful case studies and real-world experiences. Anyone wishing to improve their job chances and have a significant effect in the human resources industry should definitely choose this program"
Diploma in Human Resource Management
"The course offers a lot of practical elements, demonstrating how to apply various techniques in the workplace and this is what I most enjoyed about the programme. The lecturers were extremely helpful throughout my studies and this made the course a lot more enjoyable."
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Course Details
Modules
This Business Management module is designed to introduce learners to the dynamic world of business and fundamental management concepts. This module focuses on the functions, roles, and skills of managers, addressing operational and strategic challenges they face. Learners apply management frameworks and models to current business situations. In addition, the module introduces learners to responsible business practices, exploring how ethical decision-making, sustainability, and social responsibility play an essential role in modern management.
The focus of this module is on the core legal principles relevant to the conduct of business in Ireland and the EU. The syllabus is organised around key legal areas such as contract, tort, company law, employment law, and consumer protection, as well as broader themes including compliance, whistleblowing, and directors' duties. Learners explore the sources of law, legal reasoning through precedent, and the concept of legal risk, including available remedies. The role of agency in business is also examined, along with the legal responsibilities of corporate actors and the implications of insolvency. Legal content is contextualised through contemporary examples and real-world scenarios to support the application of theory to practice
This module provides learners with an in-depth understanding of contemporary perspectives on ethics, human resource practices and policies. It emphasises the importance of human resource management in aligning people with business objectives and processes in a sustainable manner. Learners will explore key HR activities such as recruitment, selection, performance management, and training, gaining insight into how to manage these functions professionally and effectively.
Additionally, this module covers fundamental principles related to the employer-employee relationship. It highlights the significance of these principles within the context of employment legislation and explores recent developments that impact the employment relationship.
This module examines organisational behaviour theories, exploring the factors that influence individual and group behaviours within organisations. It provides a learning environment that helps learners identify key issues such as ethics, diversity and change affecting a company’s effectiveness. Throughout the module, learners engage in discussions, analysis, and evaluations of various concepts, theories, and frameworks, considering their relevance and application in understanding organisational behaviour from a contemporary perspective.
Timetables
Exams will take place on campus for courses delivered on campus and online. It is mandatory to attend exams in person.
Dublin Main Campus: This course will next commence in September 2025. It will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Online Delivery: This course will next commence September 2025. It will run one evening per week (Thursday) from 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Dublin City Centre: This next intake of this course will commence in mid September 2025. It will run one evening per week from 18.15 - 21.45 over two 12-week semesters, course dates outlined below.
Cork Campus: This course will next commence on Wednesday, 25th September 2024. It will run one evening per week from 6.30pm - 9.45pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Campus Timetables
This course is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 4th February 2026.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Year 2026 – Semester 1
- Feb: 04, 11, 18, 25
- Mar: 04, 11, 25
- Apr: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
Year 2026 - Semester 2
- Sep: 23, 30
- Oct: 07, 14, 21, 28
- Nov: 11, 18, 25
- Dec: 02, 09, 16
Course dates are subject to change. Contact [email protected] for further information.
Classes will be delivered live online using Zoom and will commence on Thursday, 5th February 2026.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Thursday) from 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Year 2025 - Semester 1
- Feb: 05, 12, 19, 26
- Mar: 05, 12, 26
- Apr: 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
Year 2026 - Semester 2
- Sep: 24
- Oct: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
- Nov: 12, 19, 26
- Dec: 03, 10, 17
Course dates are subject to change. Contact [email protected] for further information.
This course is scheduled to commence week commencing 22 September 2025.
Please contact [email protected] (01-4150450) for further information.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Wednesday for Autumn Semester) from 18.30 - 21.30 over two 12 week semesters, course dates outlined below.
Autumn 2025 Semester
- Sept: Week commencing 22/09, 29/09
- Oct: Week commencing 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10
- Nov: Week commencing 03/11, 10/10, 17/10, 24/11
- Dec: Week commencing 08/12, 15/12
Spring 2026 Semester
- Feb: Week commencing 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02
- Mar: Week commencing 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03
- Apr: Week commencing 07/04, 14/04, 21/04
Please note course dates and times are subject to change.
This course is scheduled to commence on the week of the 24th September 2025.
Year 2025 – Semester 1 – Wednesday
- Sep: 24
- Oct: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
- Nov: 12, 19, 26
- Dec: 03, 10, 17
Year 2026 - Semester 2 – Wednesday
- Feb: 04, 11, 18, 25
- Mar: 04, 11,25
- Apr: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
Contact [email protected] for further information.
How to Apply
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be a user of Microsoft Office.
English Language
If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard. For further information please contact a member of the Admissions Team.
How to Apply
Directly to Griffith College
Applicants under 23 years of age:
Minimum of 2 H5 and 4 O6/H7 grades, to include Maths and a language (English, Irish or another language) in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent award
Or
FETAC Level 5 Full Award with 3 Distinctions
Applicants over 23 years of age (Mature students):
Direct Entry - If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form.
Fees
Please note that not all study modes may be offered at all times; for confirmation, refer to the Intake dates on the Overview tab.
Dublin Part Time: EUR 2,000
Dublin Part Time: EUR 2,000
Cork Part Time: EUR 1,800
Flexible Payment Options
Students wishing to avail of an instalment plan should contact [email protected]
Sponsorship
Is your company paying for your course?
They will need to complete a Griffith College Sponsorship Form and send this to [email protected]
Progression
Academic Progression
Graduates from this programme may develop their skills further by completing a BA in Business Degree or BA (Hons) in Business Degree (HRM) at Griffith College and will be considered for exemptions.
