HR foundations
The employee lifecycle, HR roles, ethics and records
People & Organisations
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Learn the core employee lifecycle from workforce planning and recruitment to learning, performance and employee relations, with practical documentation and ethical decision making.
Duration6 months
ModeColombo or live online
IntakesJanuary, May and September
ScheduleWeekend, 6 guided hours per week
A practical route
Who this programme is for
Build practical people-management skills for a fair and effective workplace.
A strong fit for
- School leavers
- HR assistants
- Team coordinators
- Managers with people responsibilities
Entry requirements
- GCE O/L or equivalent
- No prior HR experience is required
- Work experience can support alternative entry
- Interest in people and organisational practice
What you will learn.
Eight focused modules move from essential foundations to an applied final project.
Workforce planning
Job analysis, role design and workforce needs
Recruitment and selection
Sourcing, screening, interviewing and onboarding
Learning and development
Needs analysis, learning design and evaluation
Performance
Goals, feedback, reviews and development conversations
Reward and wellbeing
Pay concepts, recognition, engagement and healthy work
Employee relations
Policy, discipline, grievance and Sri Lankan labour context
People project
HR diagnosis, evidence and an implementable solution
Real work
Projects
- Role and recruitment pack
- Employee onboarding plan
- People-practice improvement project
Assessment
HR documents · Workplace scenarios · Policy review · Final applied project
Graduate skills
Learning outcomes
- Support fair recruitment
- Create clear HR documentation
- Coordinate learning and performance processes
- Handle people information responsibly
- Recommend practical workplace improvements
Career direction
Use your learning with confidence.
This diploma develops practical foundations for entry-level opportunities and further learning. Job outcomes depend on your experience, portfolio and the requirements of each employer.
HR assistantRecruitment coordinatorLearning and development assistantPeople operations assistantAdministrative executive
Fees and award
A clear investment.
The programme fee covers scheduled teaching, standard assessment, learning resources and project feedback. Optional software or personal equipment is not included unless stated by the intake team.
ISBS Campus Diploma in Human Resource Management
Awarded by the Institute of Studies in Business & Sciences, operating under SITC Campus, on successful completion. Programme-specific external recognition is stated only when confirmed.
Check recognition and statusProgramme fee
LKR 125,000plus LKR 10,000 registrationInstalment plan
About LKR 25,000 × 5Final schedule confirmed before enrolment.Payment detailsLearning support
Guidance that keeps you moving.
✓
Document clinics
✓
Interview practice
✓
Scenario feedback
✓
HR career pathway guidance
Programme FAQs
What learners ask.
Does the course cover Sri Lankan labour practice?
It introduces the local employment context and practical HR responsibilities. It is not a substitute for case-specific legal advice.
Will I create practical HR documents?
Yes. You will work on role profiles, selection materials, onboarding plans, performance tools and a people-practice project.
Can I study while working?
Yes. Weekend and live online schedules are designed for working learners. Your adviser will confirm the timetable available for your intake.
How are classes delivered?
Classes combine guided teaching, practical activities, feedback sessions and independent work. Delivery is available in Colombo and live online, subject to the selected intake.
Start Human Resource Management.
Apply for a January, May and September intake or ask an adviser to check your fit.
