This comprehensive Strategic Human Resource Management (HRM) course provides a structured and in-depth understanding of modern HR practices within today’s business environment. The course begins with an introduction to HRM, its evolution from personnel management, and the development of strategic HRM aligned with organizational goals. It explores vertical and horizontal integration, the HR business partner model, shared service centres, and key HR competencies.

Learners will master workforce planning, talent identification, recruitment and selection methods, job analysis, and effective hiring decisions. The course also covers employee engagement, onboarding, retention strategies, turnover analysis, and the impact of external labour markets.

Performance management is explored through AMO theory, performance schemes, managing underperformance, and overcoming common pitfalls. Reward systems, financial and non-financial rewards, job evaluation methods, and performance-related pay are examined in detail.

Additionally, the course includes learning and development strategies, career development, employee relations, psychological contracts, diversity management, welfare, occupational health, exit management, HR analytics, HR information systems, HR audits, Islamic HRM, and international HRM.

By the end, learners will understand how HR drives organizational performance, supports business strategy, and creates sustainable competitive advantage.