HR & Organisational Excellence Program
The HR & Organisational Excellence Program is designed to empower companies with modern human-resource capabilities, high-performance culture-building strategies, and structured organisational development practices.
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Skills
What You Will Master
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Identify, attract, and select the right talent using modern hiring strategies.
HRMS – Human Resource Management System
Manage core HR operations digitally through efficient HR software systems.
Making JD’s (Job Descriptions)
Create clear, structured, and role-aligned job descriptions for better hiring.
How to Interview
Conduct professional, structured interviews with strong evaluation techniques.
Employee Orientation
Design smooth onboarding experiences that introduce culture and expectations.
Learning and Development
Build effective training and growth programs that enhance employee skills.
Employee Engagement
Improve motivation and culture through meaningful employee engagement methods.
Who Is This Course For?
Students
Individuals currently studying and looking to build a strong foundation in HR and organisational skills.
Freshers
New graduates starting their career journey and seeking practical HR knowledge to stand out.
Upcoming Professionals
Early-stage career professionals aiming to upgrade their skills and grow confidently in the HR field.
Program Curriculum
Month 1 – Foundations of HR & Recruitment
Week 1: Introduction to Organisations & HR
Topics Covered
- What is an organisation?
- Business functions overview
- Evolution of HR → Traditional HR vs Modern HR
- HR’s role in business success
- HR Life Cycle
Activities
- Icebreaker: “Build Your Ideal Company”
- Video + discussion on real HR departments
Assignment: 1-page reflection on “Why HR is important in companies”
Week 2: HRM Overview & Industry Trends
Topics
- HRM concepts: Hire → Develop → Retain
- HR competencies
- HR challenges today
- AI & technology in HR
- Types of HR careers
Activities
- HR role mapping activity
Assignment: Prepare a 7-slide PPT on “Future of HR”
Week 3: Job Analysis & Job Descriptions
Topics
- What is job analysis?
- How to create job descriptions (JD)
- Job specifications
- Understanding KRAs
Practical
- Create JD for 3 roles (Sales, HR, Marketing)
Assignment: Submit 3 polished JDs
Week 4: Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Topics
- Recruitment funnel
- Campus hiring, lateral hiring
- Resume screening
- Sourcing channels (LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed)
- Boolean search basics
Activities
- Resume screening workshop
- Create a recruitment plan
Assignment: Find 5 real candidate profiles for a role
Month 2 – Selection, Training, Performance & HR Operations
Week 5: Interviewing Skills & Selection Processes
Topics
- Interview types (behavioral, competency, situational)
- STAR method
- Psychometric testing basics
- ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
Practical
- Conduct mock interviews
- Prepare interview questionnaires
Assignment: Submit interview evaluation sheet for 2 candidates.
Week 6: Onboarding & Employee Orientation
Topics
- Pre-onboarding vs onboarding
- Offer letter components
- BG checks
- Welcome kits, induction decks
- 7-day, 30-day onboarding plan
Practical
Create an onboarding checklist
Assignment: Design a 30-day onboarding program
Week 7: Learning & Development (L&D)
Topics
- Training Need Analysis (TNA)
- Types of training
- Soft skills vs hard skills
- Training delivery methods
- Training evaluation
Activities
- Students create a training module
Assignment: Prepare a 1-hour training plan
Week 8: Performance Management
Topics
- KPIs, KRAs, OKRs
- Appraisal cycle
- 360-degree feedback
- Handling poor performance
- PIP (Performance Improvement Plan)
Practical
Make KPI sheets for 3 roles
Assignment: Create a KRA–KPI framework
Month 3 – Engagement, Compensation, Policies & Capstone Project
Week 9: Employee Engagement & Workplace Culture
Topics
- What is engagement?
- Motivation theories
- Engagement activities
- Rewards & recognition program
- Workplace culture
Activities
- Case study on culture
- Engagement calendar designing
Assignment: Design a 1-month engagement calendar
Week 10: Compensation, Payroll & Benefits
Topics
- CTC, gross, net pay
- Statutory compliance (PF, ESI, Gratuity)
- Leaves & attendance
- Payroll cycle
- Benefits & perks
Practical
Create a sample salary slip
Assignment: Salary structure exercise for 3 salary levels
Week 11: HR Policies, Compliance & Conflict Management
Topics
- HR policy writing
- POSH Act basics
- Code of conduct
- Labour law essentials (beginner level)
- Conflict resolution
- Disciplinary process
Practical
Draft 3 key HR policies
Assignment: Write a complete HR policy document
Week 12: HR Technology + Capstone Project
Topics
- HRIS / HRMS
- HR analytics – intro
- Digital recruitment
- Remote workforce
- HR dashboards → understanding HR data
Capstone Project (Final Requirement)
Students will build a full HR system for a fictional company:
- Job description for 3 roles
- Recruitment plan
- Onboarding journey
- Training module
- KPI/KRA sheet
- Engagement plan
- Salary slip + CTC structure
- 3 HR policies
- HR presentation to be presented in the final class
Outcome: Students graduate with a complete HR portfolio — helpful for real job interviews.