Group Learning

Human Resource Management (Level 5)

Advance your HR expertise by developing strategic, analytical, and business-focused skills to support organizational performance and growth.

Level 5
Flexible Schedule

Tutor-Supported

What You’ll Learn

Apply strategic management principles to human resource decision-making

Understand how HR, marketing, finance, and law influence business operations

Analyze organizational performance using financial and management data

Develop entrepreneurial and planning skills within HR and business contexts

Skills You’ll Gain

Decision Making Leadership Business Analysis Strategic HRM Legal Awareness HR Planning Financial Insight

Accredited Diploma Certificate

Receive a UK-accredited diploma, officially recognised by QUALIFI (UK) and Ofqual, validating your achievement on an international level..

What You’ll Achieve

Develop knowledge equivalent to the second year of a UK degree

Strengthen strategic and analytical HR decision-making skills

Prepare for supervisory or junior management roles in HR

Progress to a BA/BSc Top-Up Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field

The Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management is a fully online programme designed to deepen learners’ knowledge of people management, organisational strategy, and workplace leadership.

Learners study through the Global Education Academies Classportal, where they access structured learning materials, activities, and assignments in a flexible digital learning environment.

Learning Format

  • Duration: 1 Year
  • Fully Online & Self-Paced: Study anytime and from anywhere in the world.
  • Tutor-Supported Learning: Qualified tutors provide guidance and academic feedback throughout the programme.
  • Classportal Access: All modules, assignments, and learning materials are delivered through the Global Education Academy Classportal.
  • 24/7 Learning Platform: Course materials remain accessible throughout the programme duration.

Assessment Method

Assessment within the programme is based on online assessments and written assignments completed throughout the programme.

  • Online assessments are automatically corrected through the learning platform.
  • Assignments are evaluated by qualified assessors, who review learner submissions and provide academic feedback.

There are no formal examinations in this programme.

Progression

After successfully completing the programme, learners may progress to:

  • Bachelor’s Degree Top-Up programmes at partner universities.

Completion of Levels 4 and 5 allows learners to enter the final year of a UK Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related business disciplines.

The Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management includes 6 modules (120 credits) designed to strengthen knowledge in strategic management, people management, and organisational decision-making.

  • Principles and Concepts of Strategy (20 credits)
    Explore how businesses plan and implement strategies to stay competitive and achieve long-term organisational growth.
  • The Management of Human Resources (20 credits)
    Learn how organisations recruit, manage, and develop employees to improve performance and support organisational success.
  • Marketing for Managers (20 credits)
    Understand key marketing strategies and tools and how managers use them to achieve organisational goals.
  • Business Law for Managers (20 credits)
    Gain insight into the legal responsibilities and rights affecting business operations, contracts, and workplace governance.
  • Management Accounting and Decision Making (20 credits)
    Learn how financial information is used to support effective managerial decision-making and organisational planning.
  • Business Start-up: Conception to Market (20 credits)
    Explore how to transform a business idea into a viable venture, from concept development and planning to market launch.

To enrol in the Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management, learners should meet the following criteria:

Academic Requirements

  • Completion of a Level 4 qualification in human resource management, business, management, or a related field.

Age Requirement

  • Learners are typically expected to be 18 years or older.

English Language

Learners should have a sufficient level of English proficiency to understand course materials and complete written assignments.

Programme Fee

The tuition fee for the Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management is displayed on the programme page.

The fee includes:

  • Full access to the GEA Classportal
  • All programme modules and learning materials
  • Assignment assessment and academic feedback
  • Tutor support throughout the programme

Payment Methods

Payments can be completed securely using:

  • Credit / Debit Card
  • Whish Money

The Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management prepares learners for professional and supervisory roles within human resource departments and organisational management.

Possible career pathways include:

  • Human Resources Officer
  • HR Manager
  • Recruitment Manager
  • Training and Development Manager
  • Employee Relations Manager
  • HR Business Partner

The programme also prepares learners for advanced academic progression into Bachelor’s degree programmes.

The Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management enables learners to progress to Bachelor’s Degree Top-Up programmes at partner universities.

These programmes allow learners to complete the final year of a UK Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management, or related disciplines.

Examples of progression opportunities include:

  • Coventry University
    • Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– London Campus – £10,000
  • Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)– Coventry Campus- £10,000
  • Northampton University
    • BSc (Hons) in International Accounting -£9,250
  • University of Derby
    • BSc (Hons) Business and Management– £5,200
  • University of Northumbria
    • BSc Honours Global Business Management (Human Resources) (top-up)
  • University of Huddersfield
    • BA Honours Human Resource Management top-up
  • Westcliff University
    • Business Administration – £11,655 (online) / £15,600 (on campus)
  • University of Hertfordshire
    • BA (Hons) Business Administration – £6,400
  • University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
    • BA (Hons) Business Management – £9,240
  • University of Hertfordshire
    • BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up) (Online)
  • Edinburgh Napier University
    • BA in Business Management – £4,600
    • BA in Business and Enterprise – £4,600
    • BA in Sales Management – £4,600
  • University of Sunderland – On Campus
    • BA (Hons) Business and Management – £9,250
  • University of Cumbria
    • BA (Hons) Global Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International
    • BA (Hons) International Business Management – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 UK/ £13,250 International

These pathways allow learners to complete the final year of a UK Bachelor’s degree, either online or on campus, depending on the university programme selected.