LEAD Training Services has designed the Award in HR Governance, Employment Law and GDPR to assist participants in gaining a solid foundation in dealing with current challenges in relation to governance, employment law and GDPR compliance.
This course provides practical knowledge on Human Resources Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (HR-GRC) for those professionals who already work in an HR department and also for participants that aspire to make a career move within HR. The Compliance parts of this course includes Employment Law and the recent obligations from GDPR.
The field of human resources originally dealt with matters such as personnel and payroll. Over the years it has evolved to include important aspects of GRC. As an integral part of GRC, HR audits involve an organisation’s strategic actions to take an intensely objective look at its HR policies, procedures and practices. These audits can help identify whether an HR department’s specific practice areas or processes are adequate, legal and effective. The second part of this course will tackle Employment Law, which is a branch of contract law that deals with relationships between employers and employees. The third part of this course will enable participants to obtain competencies and skills which will help them address the challenges imposed by the recent GDPR regulations with respect to data protection.
This course will help participants enhance their effectiveness in these diverse roles while staying up on the latest trends in the industry.
Accreditation and MQF levelThe accreditation status of this programme is a Higher Education Programme. A CPD Award accredited with 6 ECTS credits (MQF/EQF Level 6) by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) in HR Governance, Employment Law & GDPR will be presented to delegates who obtain a minimum pass in the relative assignment.
This course has been designed for all HR professionals with an interest in improving HR performance and HR compliance efforts. It is essential course for HR department heads, HR generalists and specialists in resourcing, compensation and benefits, payroll, training personnel, talent management and employee services. Organisational development specialists will also benefit from this course. Other individuals who may benefit from this course:
This part-time course is made up of 9 evening sessions which are spread over a period of 2 months, including assessment.
This course will be delivered via live online webinars. The course trainers will be visible on screen via a professional webinar platform, through which students can follow the trainer presenting live, whilst also using a PowerPoint presentation and sharing other resources as necessary.
Students will be able to interact with the trainer by sending questions or comments through the same webinar platform.
Our student support team will assist all students with simple instructions on how to access the webinar online. A support line will also be made available to communicate with a student support officer in case of technical difficulties encountered during the live webinar.
All webinars will also be recorded and uploaded on the student online resources portal for future reference during home study. Regular Q & A sessions will be made during the webinar, to ensure all students can have the chance to ask questions and reach the intended learning objectives.
Short 10 minute breaks will be given during the webinar.
The above are considered to be contact hours as all of the above will be under control of the instructor.
At the end of the course, students will be presented with the assignment questions, where students have four or five questions and need to choose three. The total word count for the total assignment is 3,000 words. Students need to submit the assignment as per the submission date on the assignment questions document provided.
Grading: The assignment questions will be corrected and students must achieve a pass mark of at least 50 marks, in order to be given a certification.
The course materials and the live webinars are in English.
| Modules | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 : GDPR Compliance for HR Departments MQF/EQF Level 6 CPD Award, 2 ECTS |
13/01, 20/01, 27/01 | 17:10-20:30 |
| Module 2 : Essentials of Maltese Employment Law and Industrial Relations MQF/EQF Level 6 CPD Award, 2 ECTS |
03/02, 11/02, 17/02 | 17:10-20:30 |
| Module 3 : Human Resources Governance, Risk Management and Auditing MQF/EQF Level 6 CPD Award, 2 ECTS |
24/02, 03/03, 10/03 | 17:10-20:30 |
Please note that as per terms and conditions, LEAD Training Services reserves the right to alter course dates, times and venue in exceptional circumstances beyond its control.
This is an accredited course, which requires students to commit themselves and to be responsible for their own studies. Below is a suggested guideline of the number of hours each student should dedicate to self-studying and preparing for the final written assignment.
| Total Course Contact Hours (Live Online Webinars)There are a total of 3 modules, each carrying 10 contact hours. |
30 |
| Total Course Suggested Self-Study Hours (reading for interest & further knowledge)There are a total of 3 modules, each carrying 30 suggested self-study hours. |
90 |
| Total Course Supervised Placement and Practice Hours (Work placement supervision) |
0 |
| Total Course Suggested Assessment Hours (Take home assignment)There are a total of 3 modules, each carrying 10 suggested assessment hours. |
30 |
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James Grech graduated with a Bachelor of Business and Commerce Degree in 2001 and later on obtained the Accountancy (Honours) degree from the University of Malta in 2003. James is Certified Public Accountant and holds a Practising Certificate in Auditing issued by the Ministry of Finance in Malta. He is also qualified as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and member of ISACA. James is also a member of the Institute of Internal Auditing (US), and is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). The CIA is the only internationally accepted certification designation for internal auditors and is the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competence and professionalism in the internal auditing and Management Consultancy field.
Dr. Karl Sammut is a commercial lawyer specialising in business, technology and intellectual property. He is highly sought after by companies operating in the digital economy due to his ability of integrating IP and IT knowledge with commercial and corporate expertise. Dr. Sammut operates in all areas of intellectual property and technology, advising on matters relating to software, hardware, cybersecurity and cloud as well as data protection and privacy matters. He regularly assists companies in complying with privacy matters, particularly those involved in gaming, fintech and the digital economy.
Krista serves as a Senior Associate at David Zahra & Associates Advocates, a boutique legal practice with a strong focus on Corporate M&A and Commercial Law. She holds a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Malta and is also ACCA qualified. With over 12 years of experience, Krista primarily advises on commercial and corporate law, alongside employment law. She has also delivered numerous lectures in these fields. Her practice includes significant involvement in corporate restructuring and M&A transactions, and she frequently collaborates with Maltese family-owned businesses, particularly in matters of succession planning.