Managing Employment Relations

• Managing people is often assumed to be a matter of experience or common sense.

  In reality, effective people management requires an understanding of workplace rights, responsibilities and good practice. This micro-credential equips managers, supervisors and team leaders with the knowledge and confidence to navigate common workplace challenges and make informed decisions.

  The course covers the key aspects of employment regulation in Northern Ireland, including contracts of employment, disciplinary and grievance procedures, dismissal and redundancy, equality and discrimination, health and safety responsibilities, workplace stress and the challenges posed by social media in the workplace. You will also explore emerging policy and legislative developments shaping the future of work.

  Through real-world examples and practical guidance, you will gain the confidence to address common people-management challenges, reduce organisational risk, and contribute to a fair, productive and legally compliant workplace.

  WHO IS THIS MICROCREDENTIAL FOR?

  This micro-credential is designed for managers, supervisors, team leaders and professionals with responsibility for managing people in the workplace. It is particularly relevant for those who are new to management roles, seeking to refresh their knowledge or wishing to develop greater confidence in handling workplace issues. It is suitable across the private, public and voluntary sectors.

  WHY STUDY THIS MICROCREDENTIAL

  Effective people management is critical to organisational success. This micro-credential will help you build the confidence to handle challenging workplace situations, understand your responsibilities as a manager and navigate employment issues in a fair, consistent and legally compliant manner. The knowledge and skills gained can be applied immediately in the workplace, enhancing both managerial effectiveness and organisational performance.

  Fee

  Standard Fee £1000

  Entry Requirements

  2.2 Honours degree

  The Programme

  Course Content

  The Microcredential covers the following areas:

  The fundamentals of the contract of employment

  Discrimination and equality regulations in the context of employment

  Disciplinary and grievance procedures

  Unfair dismissals regulations

  Collective redundancy processes

  Maintaining health and safety in the workplace

  Regulations on industrial disputes

  Managing workers and social media usage

  Employment relations public policy

  Delivery

  In-person delivery across 10 weeks 2hrs per week Tuesday 4-6pm and 10hrs online prerecorded learning. .

  Dates:

  Tuesday 22 September
  Tuesday 29 September
  Tuesday 6 October
  Tuesday 13 October
  Tuesday 20 October
  Tuesday 3 November
  Tuesday 10 November
  Tuesday 17 November
  Tuesday 24 November
  Tuesday 1 December
  Subject to capacity. This Microcredential is not open to international student recruitment.

  Assessment

  There is no examination component.