Human Resource Management

Program Overview

Choose between our Certificate and Diploma programs to advance your HR career

Certificate Program

Level 5

Our Certificate in Human Resource Management provides comprehensive training in employee training and development, employee resourcing, performance management, employee relations, and employee separation. Develop expertise to manage organizational human capital effectively.

Duration: 1 Year (1,820 Hours)

Study Mode: Full-time & Part-time

Credits: 182

Entry Requirement: KCSE D+ or equivalent

Total Fees: KES 125,000 (Inclusive of tuition, practicals, and examination fees)

Diploma Program

Level 6

Our Diploma in Human Resource Management offers advanced training in employee rewards management, HR operations, employee counselling, labour law, organizational behaviour, financial accounting, and research methodologies. Develop expertise to lead HR functions in complex organizational environments.

Duration: 18 Months (2,710 Hours)

Study Mode: Full-time & Part-time

Credits: 271

Entry Requirement: KCSE C+ or equivalent

Total Fees: KES 185,000 (Inclusive of tuition, practicals, and examination fees)

Curriculum

Comprehensive learning paths covering essential human resource management skills

Human Resource Management Level 5 (KNQF Level 5)

Total Duration: 1,820 Hours | Total Credits: 182

Unit Code	TVET CDACC Code	Unit Title	Duration (Hours)	Credit Factor
MODULE I
0031 451 04A	BUS/CU/HRM/CC/01/5/MA	Business Communication	80	8.0
0417 451 02A	BUS/CU/HRM/BC/03/5/MA	Work Ethics and Practices	40	4.0
0413 451 12A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/01/5/MA	Employee Training and Development	200	20.0
0413 451 09A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/02/5/MA	Employee Resourcing	160	16.0
MODULE I SUBTOTAL			480	48.0
MODULE II
0611 451 01A	BUS/CU/HRM/BC/01/5/MA	Digital Literacy	40	4.0
0413 451 03A	BUS/CU/HRM/BC/04/5/MA	Entrepreneurial Skills	40	4.0
0413 451 14A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/03/5/MA	Human Resource Records	160	16.0
0413 451 15A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/04/5/MA	Employee Performance Management	160	16.0
MODULE II SUBTOTAL			400	40.0
MODULE III
0421 451 05A	BUS/CU/HRM/CC/02/5/MA	Principles of Commercial Law	100	10.0
0413 451 07A	BUS/CU/HRM/CC/03/5/MA	Management Skills	60	6.0
0588 451 06A	BUS/CU/HRM/CC/04/5/MA	Business Mathematics and Statistics	100	10.0
0413 451 16A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/05/5/MA	Employee Relations	100	10.0
0413 451 17A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/06/5/MA	Employee Separation	100	10.0
MODULE III SUBTOTAL			460	46.0
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
0412 451 22A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/07/5/MA	Industrial Attachment	480	48.0
GRAND TOTAL
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TOTAL			1,820	182.0

Human Resource Management Level 6 (KNQF Level 6)

Total Duration: 2,710 Hours | Total Credits: 271

Unit Code	TVET CDACC Code	Unit Title	Duration (Hours)	Credit Factor
MODULE I
0031 451 04A	BUS/CU/HRM/CC/01/5/MA	Business Communication	80	8.0
0417 451 02A	BUS/CU/HRM/BC/03/5/MA	Work Ethics and Practices	40	4.0
0413 451 12A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/01/5/MA	Employee Training and Development	200	20.0
0413 451 13A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/02/5/MA	Employee Resourcing	160	16.0
MODULE I SUBTOTAL			480	48.0
MODULE II
0611 451 01A	BUS/CU/HRM/BC/01/5/MA	Digital Literacy	40	4.0
0413 451 03A	BUS/CU/HRM/BC/04/5/MA	Entrepreneurial Skills	40	4.0
0413 451 14A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/03/5/MA	Human Resource Records	160	16.0
0413 451 15A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/04/5/MA	Employee Performance Management	160	16.0
MODULE II SUBTOTAL			400	40.0
MODULE III
0421 451 05A	BUS/CU/HRM/CC/02/5/MA	Principles of Commercial Law	100	10.0
0413 451 07A	BUS/CU/HRM/CC/03/5/MA	Management Skills	60	6.0
0588 451 06A	BUS/CU/HRM/CC/04/5/MA	Business Mathematics and Statistics	100	10.0
0413 451 16A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/05/5/MA	Employee Relations	100	10.0
0413 451 17A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/06/5/MA	Employee Separation	100	10.0
MODULE III SUBTOTAL			460	46.0
MODULE IV
0413 551 18A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/01/6/MA	Employee Rewards	100	10.0
0413 551 19A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/02/6/MA	Human Resource Operations	120	12.0
0411 551 08A	BUS/CU/HRM/CC/01/6/MA	Financial Accounting	120	12.0
0413 551 10A	BUS/CU/HRM/CC/02/6/MA	Organizational Behaviour	110	11.0
MODULE IV SUBTOTAL			450	45.0
MODULE V
0413 551 20A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/03/6/MA	Employee Counselling	100	10.0
0413 551 09A	BUS/CU/HRM/CC/03/6/MA	Principles of Economics	100	10.0
0416 551 11A	BUS/CU/HRM/CC/04/6/MA	Research Study	100	10.0
0421 551 21A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/04/6/MA	Labour Law	140	14.0
MODULE V SUBTOTAL			440	44.0
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
0412 551 22A	BUS/CU/HRM/CR/05/6/MA	Industrial Attachment	480	48.0
GRAND TOTAL
DIPLOMA PROGRAM TOTAL			2,710	271.0

Admission Requirements

What you need to join our Human Resource Management programs

Certificate Program (Level 5)

Basic requirements for the 1-year certificate program:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of D (Plain)
KCE Division III or equivalent
Equivalent qualifications as determined by TVETA
Basic business knowledge

Diploma Program (Level 6)

Requirements for the 18-month diploma program:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of C (Plain)
Human Resource Management KNQF level 5 or related Certificate
Equivalent qualification as determined by TVETA
Basic understanding of HR concepts

International Students

Additional requirements for international applicants:

Equivalent academic qualifications
Proof of English proficiency
Student visa and passport
Medical insurance coverage
Financial support evidence

Career Progression

Your pathway to success in human resource management

HR Officer / Coordinator

Average Salary: KES 60,000 - 100,000/month

Entry-level position supporting HR functions, managing employee records, and assisting with recruitment and training.

HR Specialist

Average Salary: KES 100,000 - 180,000/month

Mid-level role managing specific HR functions like recruitment, training, or employee relations independently.

HR Manager

Average Salary: KES 180,000 - 300,000/month

Senior role managing entire HR department, developing policies, and overseeing all human resource functions.

HR Director / Head of People

Average Salary: KES 300,000 - 500,000+/month

Executive role setting HR strategy, managing organizational culture, and driving talent management initiatives.