Human Resource
Management
Learn how great organisations hire, develop, reward and support their people. Read a short lesson, answer a few questions, move on — and download your Certificate of Competence the moment you finish.
Non-accredited course. This is a non-accredited, self-paced learning programme. The Certificate of Competence confirms completion of Habakkuk Academy's course material; it is not an NQF-registered qualification and is not accredited by SAQA, the QCTO or any SETA.
About 3.2 hours
8 modules you can finish at your own pace, on any device.
48 questions
Six per module, including two challenge questions that test real understanding.
QR-verified certificate
Anyone can scan your certificate to confirm it is genuine.
Eight focused modules
Foundations of Human Resource Management
What HRM is, how it evolved, and how a modern HR function is structured.
Workforce Planning & Job Analysis
Forecasting people needs and defining what each job requires.
Recruitment & Selection
Attracting strong candidates and choosing fairly using valid methods.
Onboarding, Training & Development
Integrating new starters and building capability with the training cycle.
Performance Management
Setting goals, giving feedback, appraising fairly and managing poor performance.
Compensation, Benefits & Reward
Total reward, pay structures, motivation theory and equal pay.
Employee Relations & South African Labour Law
Key legislation, fair discipline and the rules of dismissal.
Wellbeing, Ethics, HR Analytics & the Future of Work
Engagement, ethical data use, people analytics and responsible AI in HR.
Simple from start to certificate
Enrol
Create your account and pay R295 once-off. Lifetime access.
Learn
Each module gives you a short reading, then six questions with instant feedback.
Get certified
Answer the final question and you're taken straight to your certificate download.
Good to know
Is this course accredited?
No. This is a non-accredited course. The Certificate of Competence confirms you completed Habakkuk Academy's course material; it is not an NQF-registered qualification.
How do employers check my certificate?
Every certificate has a unique ID and a QR code that opens its verification page.
Can I pay from outside South Africa?
Yes. You can view the price in your currency. Payment is processed securely by Paystack in South African Rand (R295), and your bank converts it automatically.
How long do I have access?
Once you pay, the course is yours with no expiry. Your progress saves automatically.