Strengthen your organisation’s people strategy with practical, future-focused HR expertise.
This Professional Diploma in Human Resource Management is designed for organisations looking to develop confident, capable HR professionals who can drive performance, support employees, and align people practices with business goals.
Validated by Griffith College, the programme equips participants with the skills to manage today’s complex workplace challenges—enhancing recruitment, retention, employee engagement, and organisational effectiveness.
Learners will gain a clear understanding of how HR strategy connects with organisational culture and performance, enabling them to make informed decisions that support both people and business outcomes.
Through a practical, applied approach, participants will:
The course also encourages participants to draw on their own workplace experience, ensuring learning is immediately relevant and can be applied directly within their organisation.
By investing in HR capability, your organisation can build a more resilient, engaged, and high-performing workforce—ready to adapt and succeed in a changing business environment.
| Course Location | EU |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Category | Human Resources Management, People Management |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Professional Qualification |
| Awarding Body Details | Professional Diploma |
| Course Start Date | 23rd September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th April 2027 |
| Course Duration | 1 year |
| Course Time | On Campus: Year 2026 – Semester 1 Sep: 23, 30 Oct: 07, 14, 21, 28 Nov: 11, 18, 25 Dec: 02, 09, 16 Year 2027 - Semester 2 Feb: 03, 10, 17, 24 Mar: 03, 10, 24, 31 Apr: 07, 14, 21, 28 Online: Year 2026 - Semester 1 Sep: 24 Oct: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Nov: 12, 19, 26 Dec: 03, 10, 17 Year 2027 - Semester 2 Feb: 04, 11, 18, 25 Mar: 04, 11, 25 Apr: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
| Course Fee | 2000 |
| Entry Requirements | Entry Requirements : All applicants must be a user of Microsoft Office. English Language: If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard. For further information please contact a member of the Admissions Team. |
| Career Path | Academic Progression: Graduates from this programme may develop their skills further by completing a BA in Business Degree or BA (Hons) in Business Degree (HRM) at Griffith College, and will be considered for exemptions. |

The ACCA computer-based exams are 2 hours long and held at our ACCA approved examination centres.
Griffith College is a platinum provider of ACCA, with annual quality assurance visits ensuring our course meets the highest standards for our students.
The School of Professional Accountancy at Griffith College has gained an enviable reputation for providing students with first class lectures.