CBIT Advanced Award in Human Resource Management (Level 7)

School of Business & Technology London

The CBIT Advanced Award in Human Resource Management (Level 7) is a short-duration, high-impact course designed for senior professionals and aspiring leaders in HRM. Over 3 to 4 months (160 hours TPT), you engage with two core modules, chosen from a curated selection, covering critical areas such as strategic people management, performance optimisation, reward systems, and HR analytics. Learners apply real-world case study analysis and evidence-based decision-making tools to build HR solutions aligned with contemporary business needs. The course combines advanced academic depth with immediate workplace relevance, offering fCMgr status and a launchpad for further CMI-recognised credentials.

Why Study CBIT Advanced Award in Human Resource Management (Level 7)

• Focused HR Specialisation – strengthen your strategic understanding of people management, talent development, and performance.
• Practical Relevance – apply HR principles to real organisational challenges across diverse sectors.
• Career Acceleration – sharpen core skills that support progression into senior HR responsibilities.

Modules Covered

Learners complete any two of the following modules, contributing to a total of hours of guided learning and self-directed study:

1. HRM in Business Context (CBIT-AHRM-701):
   Understand internal and external organisational environments and how leadership and HR decisions are shaped by dynamic business contexts. Examine how managers respond to turbulence through strategic HR choices.
   
   
2. People Resourcing and Talent Management (CBIT-AHRM-702):
   Learn how to acquire, develop, and retain talent by managing human resources effectively. Explore long-term success strategies through efficient resource planning and workforce optimisation.
   
   
3. Strategic Human Resource Management (CBIT-AHRM-703):
   Examine HR’s strategic role in organisational development. Understand models and theories of SHRM, and explore how HR strategies contribute to sustainable change and growth.
   
   
4. Performance and Reward Management (CBIT-AHRM-704):
   Explore elements that drive employee performance. Learn to design and implement HR strategies that enhance motivation, productivity, and reward frameworks across all organisational levels.
   
   
5. Human Resource Development (CBIT-AHRM-705):
   Gain insight into leadership and workforce development across individual, organisational, and societal levels. Diagnose and solve HRD challenges in varied contexts to support change and capacity building.
   
   
6. Analytics in Human Resource Management (CBIT-AHRM-706):
   Develop proficiency in People Analytics and apply data-driven insights to improve HR decision-making and performance. Understand analytics' transformative role in modern HR practice.
   
   
7. Critical Issues in HRM (CBIT-AHRM-707):
   Investigate HR challenges across diverse sectors. Explore how HR practices vary across industries and understand the limitations of applying universal HR models.
   
   

CMI Recognition

The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and aligned with its Professional Standards framework, developed with industry experts over 75 years. This recognition ensures that the skills you acquire meet real-world managerial expectations and high professional standards.

Membership Benefits During Study:

• ManagementDirect: 100,000s of validated resources - videos, practical checklists, e books, insights - aligned to your learning; log, track, and reflect with the CPD record.
• Career Development Centre (CDC): CV360 instant feedback, interview simulators, mental health and well being resources, and curated learning playlists.
• Management Diagnostic: Tools to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and personalised development priorities.
• CMI Mentoring Programme: Connect as a mentee with senior managers willing to share knowledge and experience.

Upon completion, you receive Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status.

Key Highlights

• Choose any 2 modules from a tailored selection aligned with organisational HR needs; 160 hours TPT over 3–4 months for focused, high-impact learning.
• Recognised by CMI and benchmarked against CMI’s Professional Standards framework.
• Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status on completion; pathway to CMgr.
• 100% online learning
• Dedicated tutor support and a responsive support team.
• Diagnostic tools for strengths analysis and personalised development.
• Dual branded CBIT–CMI certification enhancing professional credibility.
• Practitioner based assessments (written assignment and reflective report); no exams.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop an extensive understanding of strategic and operational HR functions.
• Apply SHRM models to support sustainable growth and change.
• Design and implement effective talent, performance, and reward strategies.
• Utilise People Analytics for data-informed HR decision-making.
• Evaluate leadership and development practices in diverse organisational settings.
• Assess the impact of internal and external environments on HRM effectiveness.
• Address sector-specific HR challenges with contextual insight.

The course are intended for practising or aspiring human resource professionals in senior management to run their businesses and to enable their progression to high levels within their organisation.

There are no formal entry requirements to enrol. However, CBIT expect you to meet the following criteria:

• Learners should be 18 years of age or over.
• The course is level 7 equivalent, and hence, you must be able to complete the programme at this level.
• Learners should have considerable competency in English.

Learners who successfully complete the course may pursue various career paths, including but not limited to:

• Human Resources Manager
• Employee Relations Manager
• Strategic HR Manager
• Employee Relations Manager