How this HR Online Course Works
On our Human Resource Management online course, you can study a Level 4 (120 credits) Diploma, a Level 5 (120 credits), or take both together as a combined Level 4 & Level 5 (240 credits) diploma. It’s built to give you the practical know-how employers expect from HR professionals.
This qualification is delivered fully online, so you can begin whenever it suits you. No rush, no set study dates. Each module in the HR management course (Level 4 & Level 5) includes 40 hours of structured learning online, plus an extra 30-50 hours of optional learning materials. These usually come with suggested exercises, helpful reading, digital resources, and self-check activities so you can feel confident before assessments.
To finish the course, you’ll submit 10 online assignments for Level 4 and 6 online assignments for Level 5. The word count is roughly 5,000 to 8,000 words per assignment. After you pass, you’ll receive your Level 4 and Level 5 diploma in Human Resource Management. From there, you can top up your qualification to a bachelor’s degree at a selection of UK universities.
Throughout the Diploma in Human Resource Management online course, you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, plus social learning forums and extra resources to help you move through your modules without getting stuck. If you want to know exactly what support you’ll get, check out our Student Resources page. You can also review our academic credentials and the professional groups we’re connected with, so you know you’re learning in a credible environment.
Level 4 Diploma in Human Resource Management Module Listing
Culture and the Organisation You’ll explore what organisational culture really means, and how different factors shape how an organisation runs day to day.
Culture and the Organisation You’ll explore what organisational culture really means, and how different factors shape how an organisation runs day to day.
Developing Interpersonal Skills Learn which interpersonal skills managers and leaders need across different responsibilities. Then, focus on how to build and apply those skills for stronger results.
Developing Interpersonal Skills Learn which interpersonal skills managers and leaders need across different responsibilities. Then, focus on how to build and apply those skills for stronger results.
Managing and Rewarding Performance Discover what effective performance management looks like, and how it can improve workplace outcomes. You’ll also look at how discipline and rewards fit together.
Managing and Rewarding Performance Discover what effective performance management looks like, and how it can improve workplace outcomes. You’ll also look at how discipline and rewards fit together.
Managing Ethically Understand the types of ethical challenges that can come up in management, how ethical choices are made, and the legal and regulatory side of workplace ethics.
Managing Ethically Understand the types of ethical challenges that can come up in management, how ethical choices are made, and the legal and regulatory side of workplace ethics.
Managing People in Organisations Find out why training matters in organisations, and what approaches work best when it comes to developing employees.
Managing People in Organisations Find out why training matters in organisations, and what approaches work best when it comes to developing employees.
Motivating and Influencing People Learn practical ways to motivate people, whether you’re working with individuals or leading a wider team.
Motivating and Influencing People Learn practical ways to motivate people, whether you’re working with individuals or leading a wider team.
Organisation Structures Understand what influences how organisational structures are designed, and how structure can affect management decisions and strategy.
Organisation Structures Understand what influences how organisational structures are designed, and how structure can affect management decisions and strategy.
Recruitment and CPD Learn how organisations identify recruitment needs using internal methods, and compare different ways companies attract and select candidates. You’ll also look at employment contracts and why personal development is so important.
Recruitment and CPD Learn how organisations identify recruitment needs using internal methods, and compare different ways companies attract and select candidates. You’ll also look at employment contracts and why personal development is so important.
Strategic Human Resource Development Look at why strategic HRM matters, and build an understanding of labour market factors. You’ll also cover how employment may be ended, along with different forms of discrimination.
Strategic Human Resource Development Look at why strategic HRM matters, and build an understanding of labour market factors. You’ll also cover how employment may be ended, along with different forms of discrimination.
Working in Teams Learn the key principles that make teams work well. That includes both how to participate effectively and how to lead when you’re in charge.
Working in Teams Learn the key principles that make teams work well. That includes both how to participate effectively and how to lead when you’re in charge.
The Level 5 Diploma in Business Management has 6 modules:
Principles and Concepts of Strategy (20 credits) Explore how organisations plan their strategy and put it into action to stay competitive and keep growing.
Principles and Concepts of Strategy (20 credits) Explore how organisations plan their strategy and put it into action to stay competitive and keep growing.
The Management of Human Resources (20 credits) Learn how to recruit, support, and develop people effectively across the workplace.
The Management of Human Resources (20 credits) Learn how to recruit, support, and develop people effectively across the workplace.
Marketing for Managers (20 credits) Get to grips with key marketing tools and how managers use them to achieve business objectives.
Marketing for Managers (20 credits) Get to grips with key marketing tools and how managers use them to achieve business objectives.
Business Law for Managers (20 credits) Understand the legal responsibilities and rights that impact how businesses operate.
Business Law for Managers (20 credits) Understand the legal responsibilities and rights that impact how businesses operate.
Management Accounting and Decision Making (20 credits) Use financial information to support better decisions and smarter planning.
Management Accounting and Decision Making (20 credits) Use financial information to support better decisions and smarter planning.
Business Start-up: Conception to Market (20 credits) Learn how to turn a business idea into something real, covering everything from planning to launch.
Business Start-up: Conception to Market (20 credits) Learn how to turn a business idea into something real, covering everything from planning to launch.
Assignment Unit titles:
The assignment unit titles for the Level 4 Human Resource course are:
Strategic HRM
Managing ethically
Culture and the organisation
Working in teams
Organisational structure
Recruitment and CPD
Measuring and rewarding performance
Managing people in organisations
Interpersonal skills
Motivating and influencing people
The assignment unit titles for the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Business management are:
Principles and Concepts of Strategy
The Management of Human Resources
Marketing for Managers
Business Law for Managers
Management Accounting and Decision Making
Business Start-up; Conception to Market
Am I eligible for this Human Resources online course?
To join the Level 4 Human Resource Management online course, you need to be at least 18 years old and have completed full secondary education, which usually means you hold at least 2 A-levels or an equivalent qualification.
No 2 A-levels yet? That’s okay. If you’ve got relevant work experience, you may still be considered. For example, some learners with an NVQ Level 3 background may be able to apply. If you’re unsure, just speak with our friendly team at: 0333 772 1158
For the Level 5 Human Resource Management online course, you’ll need to have already completed the Level 4 diploma in Human Resource Management.
Career Progression from this HR Online Course
With a Level 4/5 Diploma in Human Resource Management from Online Business School, you’ll build the foundation and practical skills you need to manage people effectively in almost any organisation.
You’ll cover core areas like recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and strategic HR planning. That prepares you for roles such as:
HR Manager
Recruitment Specialist
Employee Relations Manager
Talent Acquisition Manager
HR Officer
You can also go on to a full bachelor’s degree through a university top-up year, or choose professional development routes like CIPD to strengthen your career options. Either way, the Level 4/5 qualification gives you a strong base for a long-term career in human resources.
University Progression
After you complete your Level 4 & 5 Human Resource Management Online course, you may be able to study a third-year top-up programme, often called a BA top up, with a range of UK universities.
You can apply to any university that offers the BA top up, and you can study your degree either online or in person on campus.
If you choose to top up to a full undergraduate degree with an accredited UK university, the fees are shown below.
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
NOTE: UK/EU students might be able to apply for student loans for the top-up part of their studies. Check www.slc.co.uk for more information.
