Program Overview

Program Overview

The HR Policy & Practice (Online) program is designed to improve organisational effectiveness by designing and evaluating HR policies.

Course Details

Certificate of Proficiency

The Certificate of Proficiency is a 10-week course that teaches students how to design, develop, and evaluate HR management policies and practices. The course is worth 15 credit points.

Admission Requirements

• No specific experience or qualifications are required.
• University Entrance (or equivalent) is required for admission.
• The course is only available to NZ citizens and permanent residents over 20 years old.

Duration and Fees

• The course duration is 10 weeks.
• The domestic fee is $1,453 (estimate), which includes 15% GST but excludes the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, and living costs.

Course Structure

The course consists of 10 weekly modules, with three individual assessments:

• Week 1: Introduction to Human Resource Management
• Week 2: Workforce Planning
• Week 3: Work Organisation
• Week 4: Recruitment and selection
• Assessment 1: HR Case Analysis (25%)
• Week 5: Onboarding, Induction, and Socialisation
• Week 6: Training, development, and career management
• Week 7: Performance Management
• Week 8: Remuneration Management
• Assessment 2: HR Policy Design (35%)
• Week 9: Employee Relations
• Week 10: Course review and Future of HR Work
• Assessment 3: Professional Reflection and Capability Mapping (40%)

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will:

• Be awarded 15 credit points from the University of Auckland
• Have the option to take their credit into the Master of Business Management (entry criteria and time limits apply)

Postgraduate Options

The Master of Business Management in Human Resource Management is available, with a duration of 1.5 years accelerated part-time study. Start dates are 13 April 2026 and 28 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Application FAQs

• What are the entry requirements?
  • To be admitted, students must meet the requirements to study at a New Zealand University (e.g., through University Entrance or an alternative entrance pathway).
• What is the date for the next intake?
  • The next start date for this course is specified in the course details. Enrolment closes one week before the course starts.
• Is the course fee a one-off lump sum?
  • Yes, the course fee is a one-off sum.
• Is this course open to non-resident students?
  • No, currently, University of Auckland Online Certificates of Proficiency are only open to NZ citizens and permanent residents.

Studying FAQs

• Can I study the course in my own time? Is it suitable for those working full-time?
  • Yes, the course is designed for working professionals and can be studied at a time that suits the student (within the allocated course dates).
• How is the course structured?
  • The course will run over 10 weeks and will comprise weekly modules. Further details on the course structure can be found in the course details.

Assessment FAQs

• How will I be assessed?
  • Learners will be assessed through a combination of activities that address the learning objectives from each of the modules in the course.

Benefits FAQs

• What is a Certificate of Proficiency (CoP)?
  • A Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) is a course-only study option that allows students to take a course at the University of Auckland without studying a full programme.
• Does the course enable me to take further study at the University?
  • If students decide to progress their studies further towards a full qualification, they can apply to reassign the points from their CoP to the Master of Business Management (entry criteria and time limits apply).
• How many course credits will I attain upon completion of the course?
  • Upon completion of the course, students will be awarded 15 credit points from the University of Auckland.
• Do I get a certificate at the end?
  • As a Certificate of Proficiency is not a formal qualification, students will not be able to graduate with it or receive a graduation certificate. Their results will be recorded on their official academic transcript, providing evidence of their study.