Extended Diploma in HR and Organisational Psychology

In Partnership with Qualifications Scotland

Credits :120 SCQF

SCQF Level: Level 11

Mode:100% Online | Self paced

About Extended Diploma in HR and Organisational Psychology

The Extended Diploma in HR and Organisational Psychology is a specialised qualification that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour in the workplace and its impact on organisations. The programme covers essential topics including HR management, organisational psychology, employee development, change management, ethics, and research methods. By exploring psychological theories and HR practices, students gain insights into motivation, leadership, team dynamics, and organisational behaviour.

Fee Details

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Course Curriculum

Module 1: Strategic Leadership and HR Practices in Organisations
Develop leadership and strategic human resource management capabilities to support organisational performance and change management.
Duration: 4–6 weeks | SCQF Credits: 20

This module examines strategic HR management practices, leadership approaches, organisational performance, and change management strategies used within modern business environments.

Learning Outcome

Critically analyse the significance of Strategic Human Resources Management within organisations
Evaluate the impact of HR management activities on organisational performance
Assess leadership styles and management practices within organisations
Plan organisational change implementation strategies

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Module 2: Sustainability and Business
Explore sustainability principles and strategic business practices that address global environmental and organisational challenges.
Duration: 4–6 weeks | SCQF Credits: 20

This module focuses on sustainability strategies, responsible business practices, and the integration of sustainability across organisational functions and global operations.

Learning Outcome

Appraise the multiple dimensions of sustainability within global business contexts
Critically evaluate organisational sustainability strategies
Analyse the strategic alignment between business functions and sustainability goals
Evaluate organisational contributions toward global sustainability initiatives

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Module 3: International Marketing Management
Develop an understanding of global business environments, international marketing, responsible decision-making, governance, international expansion, and marketing planning.
Duration: 4–6 weeks | SCQF Credits: 20

This module examines the peculiarities of the global business environment and shifts in the geo-economic situation, with particular emphasis on emerging economies and their role in international business. Learners explore socially and ethically responsible decision-making, internal and external international business environments, company governance, international expansion, and the development of appropriate marketing plans using marketing techniques

Learning Outcome

Analyse and assess the peculiarities of the global business environment and shifts in the geo-economic situation, putting a particular emphasis on emerging economies and their role in an international business environment.
Formulate judgments and make socially and ethically responsible decisions in a global business environment.
Analyse and assess internal and external international business environments and derive managerial decisions on the company’s governance and international expansion.
Develop appropriate marketing plans with marketing techniques and be creative and innovative while launching products/services.

Key Topics

Global business environment
Geo-economic shifts
Emerging economies
International business
Socially and ethically responsible decisions
Company governance
International expansion
Marketing plans
Marketing techniques

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Module 4: Strategic Management
Strengthen strategic management and competitive analysis skills required to support organisational growth and innovation.
Duration: 4–6 weeks | SCQF Credits: 20

This module examines organisational strategy development, competitive advantage, innovation management, corporate strategy, and international business expansion approaches.

Learning Outcome

Understand internal and external environmental dynamics affecting organisations
Analyse sources of competitive advantage and strategic positioning
Evaluate strategic purpose, innovation, and organisational change capabilities
Understand business-level, corporate, diversification, and international strategies

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Module 5: Strategic Human Resource Development
Develop strategic human resource development knowledge and skills by examining HRD principles, organisational performance, HRD strategies, and global implementation.
Duration: 4–6 weeks | SCQF Credits: 20

This module focuses on strategic human resource development principles and concepts, their role in driving organisational performance, the development and implementation of HRD strategies, and the design of global HRD implementation plans.

Learning Outcome

Critically discuss strategic human resources development principles and concepts.
Evaluate the role of strategic human resource development in driving organisational performance.
Critically review the development and implementation of human resource development strategies.
Design a human resource development global implementation plan.

Key Topics

Strategic human resource development
HRD principles and concepts
Organisational performance
HRD strategies
HRD strategy implementation
Global HRD implementation

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Module 6: Work and Organisational Psychology
Explore the application of organisational psychology and its role in organisational performance, organisational change, workplace culture, climate, employee performance, and productivity.
Duration: 4–6 weeks | SCQF Credits: 20

This module examines the application of organisational psychology and its role in improving organisational performance and supporting organisational change. Learners also evaluate how organisational culture and climate affect employee work performance and productivity.

Learning Outcome

Critically discuss the application of organisational psychology.
Critically discuss the role of organisational psychology in improving organisational performance.
Critically discuss the role of organisational psychology in organisational change.
Evaluate how an organisation's culture and climate affect employees' work performance and productivity.

Key Topics

Organisational psychology
Organisational performance
Organisational change
Organisational culture
Organisational climate
Employee performance
Employee productivity

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Awarded by Qualifications Scotland

This qualification is credit rated at SCQF Level 11 and aligned with the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework, ensuring international recognition, academic quality, and career progression opportunities.

Highlights:

Qualifications Scotland offers globally recognised qualifications with strong academic and industry credibility.
Focused on building practical, job-ready skills for specific roles and sectors.
All qualifications are benchmarked against the SCQF, ensuring transparency, quality assurance, and international recognition.

Certified Human Resource Management Professional
Awarded by Chartered Management Institute, UK

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) works with business and education to inspire people to become skilled, confident, and successful managers and leaders. Chartered Management Institute is the only chartered professional body dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.

Elevate Your Professional Credential

Take your professional development a step further with the option to claim a CMI Certificate alongside your programme.
Available as an optional certificate upgrade, this provides formal recognition of your learning through the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and adds further value to your professional qualification.

$3600

$6000
40% OFF

Benefits Obtained :

MBA with HR & Organisational Psychology
The MBA with HR & Organisational Psychology equips professionals with practical skills in HR management, organisational psychology, recruitment, leadership, and ethical practices. Delivered through blended learning, the programme combines academic knowledge, practical application, research, and one-to-one academic mentoring to support career growth.
Duration: 6-8 Months | Total Credits: 120 | Price: ~~$6000~~ $3600

MBA with HR and organisational psychology focus on employee management, organisational behaviour, recruitment, ethical practices, and understanding workplace dynamics. The MBA with HR & Organisational Psychology equips professionals with practical knowledge and skills through theoretical learning, research, and innovation to support effective management and career growth.

Credits for Part 2: 60 accumulating to a total of 180 to complete the MBA with HR and organisational psychology

SCQF Level: 11

Mode: Blended with onsite workshops and a dedicated supervisor for the Capstone Project

Part 2: Upon completion of the 3 modules of part 2, students will be eligible for receiving MBA with HR and organisational psychology degree, awarded by Abertay University, these modules contribute towards a total of 60 credits.