Fundamentals of human resources management, labor law, leadership skills with instructor qualification

The course begins by taking a practical approach to the fundamental issues and processes of human resources management, introducing the procedures involved in personnel administration as well as in determining staffing needs, recruitment, selection, and termination, along with employee development and compensation. The course then covers the fundamentals of individual and collective labor law, as well as collaboration with works councils; it also addresses leadership skills, conflict management, and knowledge of human resources development from a managerial perspective. Another focus is on the preparation and support of apprentices, as well as the IHK (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) trainer certification exam.

  • Certificates: Certificate "Fundamentals of Human Resources Management"
    Certificate "Labor Law"
    Certified Leadership Expert" certificate
    IHK trainer aptitude test (AEVO)
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
    Certified Leadership Expert
    Ausbildereignungsprüfung (Die genauen Termine erfährst du bei deiner IHK)
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 14 Weeks

Fundamentals of human resources management

Fundamentals of Human Resources Management and Digitalization (approx. 3 days)

Roles, Objectives, and Importance of Human Resources Management in a Company

Structure and Organization of Human Resources

Human Resources Information and Statistics

Diversity Management in the HR Context

Digitalization and AI in Human Resources


Human Resources Management (approx. 5 days)

Tasks and Process Structures

Human Resources Management Tools

Digital and AI-powered HR information systems (e.g., chatbots or self-service portals)

Data Protection in Human Resources

Fundamentals of Labor Law (Types of Contracts, Rights and Obligations of Employers and Employees, Protected Rights)


Workforce Planning/Recruitment (approx. 4 days)

Objectives, Tasks, and Tools of Workforce Planning

Human Resources Management in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Determining Staffing Needs and Staff Deployment

Candidate Management, Job Profiles, and Evaluation of Application Materials

Online Recruiting and the Candidate Journey

Job Interviews/Selection Processes

Hiring New Employees


Human Resources Development (approx. 2 days)

Significance and Objectives of Human Resources Development

Integrating Employee Development into Corporate Goals and HR Strategy

Performance Appraisals as the Basis for Employee Development Measures

Development Tools

Overview of digital learning offerings and AI-powered professional development tools


Employee Compensation (approx. 3 days)

Personnel Costs as a Key Performance Indicator in the Company

Overview of Forms of Compensation

Basics of Social Security and Payroll Tax

Gross-to-Net Logic, Non-Cash Compensation

Structure and Components of a Payroll Statement

Current Overview of Pay Transparency


Project work (approx. 3 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Labor law

Forms of employment (approx. 2 days)

Fixed-term and permanent employment relationships

Part-time models and legal entitlement

Marginal employment

Vocational training


Employment and collective agreement (approx. 2 days)

Recruitment and conclusion of contract

Drafting the employment contract

AGB control of employment contracts

Evidence Act (obligations, deadlines, written form)

Collective bargaining agreement and works agreement


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process - legally compliant application (approx. 1 day)

Presentation of specific AI technologies

Possible applications in employment law (relevance for HR processes, documentation/risk issues)


AGG: Job advertisements and application procedures (approx. 2.5 days)

Introduction to the AGG

Diversity management

Data protection compliant handling of applications

Pay transparency (requirements for job advertisements, rights to information, etc.)

Analyzing job advertisements

Conducting job interviews in a legally correct manner


Employee and employer obligations (approx. 3 days)

Obligations of employees and employers

Working hours, wages and salary

Remote work/home office agreements

Right of direction

Company integration management (BEM)

Target agreements

Liability in employment law

Data protection in the employment relationship

Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG)

Types and characteristics of employment references


Works constitution law (approx. 2.5 days)

What does the BetrVG regulate?

Tasks and information rights of the works council

Co-determination and participation rights

Election and organization of the works council

Works meeting

Works agreement


Statutory leave and protection rights in the employment relationship (approx. 3 days)

Parental leave

maternity leave

Nursing leave

vacation


Warning and termination (approx. 2 days)

Warnings (function, form, effectiveness)

Reasons for termination

Types of termination and notice periods

Termination/settlement agreement

Protection against dismissal


Project work (approx. 2 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Leadership skills

Conflict management

Communication (approx. 1 day)

Communication models and tools

Conversation management and active listening

Conflict discussions as a management tool

Reflection on your own communication style


Conflicts (approx. 2 days)

Causes and types of conflict

Escalation stages and reaction strategies

Harvard concept of conflict resolution

Non-violent communication

Use of AI to develop solutions in conflict situations


Constructive conflict management in the company (approx. 1 day)

De-escalation strategies and solution techniques

Using conflicts as an opportunity for improvement


Project work (approx. 1 day)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results


Leadership – Fundamentals of Leadership (approx. 3 days)

Roles and Responsibilities of a Leader

Leadership Theories Through the Ages

Leadership Styles and Situational Leadership

Agile Management – Overview

Women in Leadership

Visions, Missions, Goals, and Motivation


Human Resources Management (approx. 5 days)

Strategic Human Resources Policy

Fundamentals of Labor Law – Overview

Human Resources Management Process, Workforce Planning, and Recruitment

Onboarding New Employees

Performance Reviews and Employee Discussions

The First 100 Days as a Manager

Personal and Professional Development

Team Building (Tuckman, Belbin)

Workplace Health as a Leadership Responsibility (including BEM)


Practical examples in the workshop (approx. 3 days)

Taking over a new area of responsibility

Acceptance problems of employees and management

Bullying and difficult team dynamics

Implementing changes

Complaints and dissatisfaction (e.g. salary)

Internal resignation

Burnout and dealing with mental illness

Diversity management

Breaches of rules of conduct (tardiness, sexual harassment, alcohol in the workplace, etc.)

Use of AI as a supporting tool in day-to-day management


Project work, certification preparation and certification examination (approx. 4 days)

Preparation for the trainer aptitude test (AEVO)

General basics (approx. 0.5 days)

IHK exam dates and registration


Review Training Prerequisites and Plan Training (approx. 1.5 days)

Advantages and Benefits of On-the-Job Training

Legal and collective bargaining framework for on-the-job training

Structures of the vocational training system

Selecting apprenticeship occupations for the company

Suitability for the company

Possible applications of preparatory measures for vocational training

Coordination of training personnel, taking into account their roles and qualifications

Changing Occupational Requirements – The Role of Artificial Intelligence


Prepare for the apprenticeship program and assist in the hiring of apprentices (approx. 1.5 days)

Developing a company-wide training plan

Opportunities for employee representatives to participate and exercise co-determination

Need for cooperation and potential partners

Criteria and procedures for selecting trainees

Filing the vocational training contract with the appropriate authority

Conducting vocational training abroad


Conduct training (approx. 3.5 days)

Conditions conducive to learning and a motivating learning culture

Organization, design, and evaluation of the probationary period

Development and design of on-the-job learning and work tasks

Use of training methods and media

Support for learning difficulties

Additional training opportunities

Individual support and conflict management

Promoting intercultural competencies

Performance Assessment and Evaluation

Potential Applications of AI Tools in Training Practice


Complete the training (approx. 0.5 days)

Preparing trainees for their final or journeyman’s exam

Exam registration

Preparing a written certificate

Informing apprentices about in-house continuing education and personal career paths


Preparation for the Instructor Qualification Exam (approx. 1.5 days)

Procedure for the Instructor Qualification Exam

The Written Exam

Using AI to Assist in Creating Training Instructions

Writing and Formulating Training Sessions

Preparing and Delivering Presentations

Preparing for the technical interview


Project work (approx. 1 day)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results



Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.

After completing this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of all key areas of human resources management. You’ll understand how modern HR works—from personnel administration and labor law to workforce planning and recruiting, all the way to employee development and compensation. At the same time, you’ll learn how digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the field of human resources.

You will also have knowledge of the core areas of employment law. These include employment and collective agreements, employee and employer obligations and works constitution law.

Furthermore, you will be able to recognize conflicts in day-to-day management at an early stage, analyse them professionally and implement suitable solution strategies. You will also make targeted use of communication and leadership instruments and supporting tools.

In addition, you will be familiar with the contents of the Training Aptitude Ordinance (AEVO) and will be able to independently plan, implement and monitor the course of vocational training.

The course is aimed at managers, department heads with personnel responsibility and company managers who wish to acquire or update their business management knowledge.

This course is also aimed at future trainers as well as personnel and training managers.

Employees with a sound basic knowledge of human resources are indispensable in today's working world and are in demand in companies of all sizes across all industries.

Additional knowledge of current employment law is essential for successful HR work in companies of all sizes and is of great importance for business practice. Specialists with this knowledge are therefore employed across all sectors.

For people who also want to work in a managerial role, leadership skills are essential.

With the additional preparation for the trainer aptitude test in accordance with the AEVO (Trainer Aptitude Ordinance), you increase your chances of career entry and advancement across all sectors.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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