Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Human Capital Management)

What is SkillsFuture Work-Study Programme (WSP)?

The SkillsFuture Work-Study Programme (WSP) is a work-learn study programme designed to give fresh graduates from polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) a head start in careers related to their discipline of study. It provides them with opportunities, after graduation, to build on the skills and knowledge they acquired in school, and better supports their transition into the workforce.

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Course Aims

This programme aims to deepen the HR related knowledge and strategic HR competencies of participants and equip them with the skills for career development in the field of Human Resource Management.
Target Participants
- Fresh graduates who wish to get a head start and relevant work experience and skills valued by the industry
- Attaining industry-recognised qualifications / certificate(s)
- Looking for skills-based wage increments and meaningful career advancement upon programme completion and satisfactory job performance
Key Benefits of This Programme
As a fresh polytechnic graduate, you can get a head start in your career by:
- Acquiring practical HR skills through structured On-the-Job Training under the guidance of a company instructor / mentor
- Obtained an industry recognised Specialist Diploma qualification while employed in a HR related role at a company
- Undergo facilitated learning and work-based projects in key areas such as Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, HR Analytics and Change Management
- $5,000 sign on incentive for Singaporean fresh graduates who successfully complete the programme

Course Schedule

The Work-Study Post-Diploma is a 12-month programme consisting of a Specialist Diploma in Human Capital Management (comprising two 150-hour Post-Diploma Certificates (PDC)) and on-the-job training (OJT) conducted at participating companies.

Lessons for the Specialist Diploma will be held 3 days per week during the second week of each calendar month, over a 12-month period and will be delivered through classroom training, e-learning and workplace-based projects.

Program Structure

Specialist Diploma in Human Capital Management
Post-Diploma Certificate in Talent Acquisition and Management		Post-Diploma Certificate in HR Business Partnering
1	Talent Acquisition	5	Organisation Development & Change Management
2	Talent Management	6	Facilitation & Influencing Skills for HR
3	HR Analytics	7	Strategic Perspectives in HR
4	Human Capital Management Project I	8	Human Capital Management Project II

Venue:

School of Business Management
Nanyang Polytechnic
180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 Singapore 569830

Schedule:

Programme to begin on 17 Apr 2023 to 21 Apr 2024
30 hours each academic module
3 days per week, conducted during the second week of each calendar month via ZOOM
9.00am to 6.00pm

What You'll Study

PDC 1: Post-Diploma Certificate in Talent Acquisition and Management

Talent Acquisition [30 hours]

This module focuses on the importance of aligning recruitment goals with the overall business strategy of the company. Topics in this module include staffing models and strategy, human resource planning, recruitment and selection activities such as screening, assessing and interviewing of candidates. Through the use of real-life examples, students will learn how to build a strong employer brand and develop an employer value proposition. Students will also examine workforce plans and develop an understanding of current issues relating to labour markets.

Talent Management [30 hours]

This module focuses on strategies and best practices for managing and retaining talent within an organisation. The module covers topics on career planning and counselling, managing workforce diversity and succession planning. Students will learn about talent retention strategies and managing the people implications in mergers and acquisitions. The module will also enable students to deepen their knowledge in areas such as talent selection, development and management.

HR Analytics [30 hours]

This module aims to introduce the concepts and business applications of HR analytics, systems and reporting. Students will acquire an understanding on the nature of HR Analytics, its uses and its limitations. They will be equipped to apply analytics process models and tools to track, analyse and interpret HR data to enhance decision making throughout the HR cycle from hiring and development, to performance, engagement and turnover. To reinforce learning, students will be tasked to conduct research and statistical analyses related to HRM, and will also be taught how to present data effectively to communicate results and recommendations to senior management and decision makers.

Human Capital Management Project I [60 hours]

In this module, students will apply and integrate knowledge and skills pertaining to Talent Management and Acquisition in their job roles. They will apply what they have learnt about attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining talent to projects and work practice in the work environment. Students will also develop relevant skills relating to project presentation and report writing in their job roles.

PDC 2: Post-Diploma Certificate in HR Business Partnering

Organisation Development and Change Management [30 hours]

This module aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to design and evaluate organisation development initiatives. Through the use of interactive case studies, students will learn about the process of organisation development, ways to diagnose organisations and groups and how to design appropriate interventions. The module will also address change management, where students will be equipped with the concepts needed to effectively manage organisation-wide change activities and advise the management on the people implications arising from organisational change. Topics covered will include cultural change, change leadership and change communication.

Facilitation and Influencing Skills for HR [30 hours]

This module aims to provide students with the facilitating and influencing skills which are needed to move from a transactional HR role to one which supports strategic business objectives. Students will learn how to effectively facilitate discussions, maintain participant interest and mediate between organisational stakeholders with differing views. Tools and techniques for successful internal consultant engagements will be taught where students will learn how to influence stakeholders in a positive way through clear, consistent and high-impact communications.

Strategic Perspectives in HR [30 hours]

This module aims to equip students with the necessary skills to develop HR strategies which support and advance the company’s business strategy, taking into account the impact of the external business environment and the company’s financial position. As part of the module, students will learn to apply systems thinking and process re-engineering to improve the effectiveness of HR. They will learn how to identify and mitigate people-related risks as well as shape the organisation design and structure to support the business strategy.

Human Capital Management Project II [60 hours]

Students will work on a project which will require them to apply the concepts learnt in their modules. Students will be tasked to review the HR strategies and processes in the organisation and propose changes to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. At the conclusion of their project, students will need to apply the influencing skills which they have learnt to present their proposal and obtain stakeholder buy-in. Apart from influencing skills, students will also develop relevant skills for communication and report writing in their job roles.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be conferred a Specialist Diploma in Human Capital Management upon obtaining the two Post-Diploma Certificates, Post-Diploma Certificate in Talent Acquisition and Management and Post-Diploma Certificate in HR Business Partnering.

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