Summary of "Diploma In HRM G 21 - Introduction 2025.12.28"

Diploma in Human Resource Management (HRM) — Intro session (cleaned summary)

1) Course overview

One-year diploma in HRM delivered primarily online.
Accredited/issued through a government-linked body referred to in the transcript as the Sri Lanka National Service/Support Society (SSA) under the Ministry of Sports — verify the exact issuing body name with the institution.
Course credit target: approximately 30 credits (diploma level), with articulation pathways to higher studies (recognised degree routes / advanced standing into university degree programs).
Target audience: graduates; public- and private-sector staff; professionals (doctors, engineers, police/prison staff, teachers); university students; and jobseekers seeking HR knowledge and career progression.

2) Course value and outcomes

Practical HR knowledge focused on employability, career advancement and promotions in Sri Lanka (diploma often scores interview “points” in recruitment; transcript referenced a relative value such as diploma ≈ 3 points vs degree ≈ 5 points).
Articulated pathway to degree studies (possible credit/exemption into the first year of a linked degree program).
Potential international opportunities for those who develop HR skills.
Emphasis on practical application (projects, field/community activities) in addition to theory.

3) Delivery, schedule and materials

Mode: online classes with weekly lectures (Sunday sessions mentioned; typical start ~08:00, end ~10:30). Extra classes are added near exam periods.
Lecture count: roughly 20 main lectures before the first exam cycle.
Materials: lecturer provides class notes and PDF resources; recordings and additional materials shared in the course group (e.g., WhatsApp/group).
Students advised to keep a separate offline folder (photos/screenshots of application/receipts/registration and issued documents) in case phones are lost/damaged.

4) Assessment structure, timeline and passing rules

Two main exam opportunities each academic year:
- First exam: around late May.
- Second sitting (panel/exam): around September/October.
Project: final project submitted in the last months of the course; contributes to course marks.
Typical marking weighting cited: exams = 80 marks; project = 20 marks (total 100).
Pass mark: 40 marks required in the exam (and overall pass conditions apply).
Awards: top performers receive certificates, medals and special prizes for best projects.
Re-sit / alternative provisions: students who miss a sitting for valid reasons (work, government duties, illness) may be eligible for alternate arrangements; recorded sessions are made available.

5) Course content / syllabus (major topics)

HRM fundamentals: definitions, objectives, evolution, alternative terms (personnel/staff/manpower/human capital).
Job analysis & design (redesign, job description and specification).
Human resource planning.
Recruitment, selection, induction and replacement.
Performance management (appraisal), motivation and reward systems.
Employee welfare, health & safety, discipline, grievance handling, termination and legal requirements (maternity, termination, relevant acts).
Training & development, career management.
Labour relations and industrial relations.
Strategic human resource management; HR metrics and planning.
Organizational behaviour: perception, attitudes, leadership, group dynamics, conflict management.
Contemporary topics: diversity management, international HRM, leadership challenges, Japanese management practices, HR law in Sri Lanka.
Practical components: case studies, projects, community engagement activities.

6) Administrative & financial instructions (steps to follow)

Registration and receipts:
- Complete and keep a copy (photo) of the application/registration form and the registration number/receipt.
- Retain any small initial fee receipt (a small amount such as 10 rupees was mentioned in the transcript).
- Keep all payment proofs, transaction/reference numbers and issued seat/index details.
Fees (approximate — confirm with the provider as transcript figures vary):
- Course tuition example cited around LKR 24,000.
- Additional exam/administration/project/award fees mentioned in places (examples: LKR 2,000 for certain exam-related payment; other project or convocation fees figures varied).
- Separate convocation/ceremony/photo fees were referenced (examples around LKR 10,000).
- Advice: consider paying in installments if available; don’t delay payments that could block exam registration.
Documents to keep: registration slip, index number, receipts, seat allocation, identity photo(s), project drafts — maintain offline backups.
Submission & certificates:
- Project submission details/format will be advised; projects can be submitted in Sinhala or English.
- Certificates may be downloadable/verified via a government/issuing body portal; students will be guided to the website to check certificate status after completion.
Contact / group:
- Join the designated course group (Group 21 referenced) and post your index number to confirm participation.
- A contact number was repeatedly cited in the transcript (partial formats like 07178…62 / 72). Confirm the correct number with the course administrator.

7) How to participate / study methodology

Attend weekly online lectures and any extra classes scheduled before exams.
Watch recorded sessions if you miss live lectures; inform the tutor and post your index number in the group to be marked present.
Save and organise all course documents and receipts in a secure folder (phone + offline backup).
Use provided lecture notes and PDFs; an additional recommended book (author’s book) will be provided as a PDF to students (no separate purchase necessary, per the session).
For the project: apply course concepts to a real problem and submit as instructed (project worth 20 marks); language can be Sinhala or English.
Engage in group activities and optional community service projects (charity, school support, animal care, disaster assistance) — participation encouraged but sometimes optional.
For exam preparedness: follow weekly study, use provided notes, and complete past/mini-tests or tutor-set quizzes.

8) Practical & career advice given in the session

HR knowledge benefits job seekers, employees aiming for promotions, and those wishing to move into HR roles or management.
The diploma adds practical value, can help secure interviews, promotions and further study options.
Emphasis on real-world application: practice skills, document work and build a demonstrable record.
Opportunities may exist to convert the diploma into higher qualifications (degree) through partner universities — verify partner names and pathways.

9) Community activities & extra-curricular items

Course organises/encourages social/community activities: visiting hospitals, supporting disadvantaged schools, distributing books, animal welfare events, disaster relief operations.
Participation provides practical exposure and is encouraged.
Awards/recognition for top projects and community contributions form part of the course.

10) Admin reminders & cautions from the tutor

Keep receipts and registration numbers safely and back them up.
Confirm all fees, dates and contact numbers with the official office (subtitle-derived figures and dates contain inconsistencies).
Use official portals and the course group for updates; request recordings if you miss classes.
When in doubt about fees/dates, contact the coordinator and avoid delaying payments that might block registration or exam entry.

Note on transcript reliability: the session subtitles were auto-generated and contain many transcription errors (names, numbers and fee amounts are inconsistent). Confirm exact fees, dates, contact telephone numbers, the official issuing body name and payment/account details directly with the course administrator before making payments or final decisions.

Speakers / sources mentioned (as identified in the subtitles)

Primary speaker / course instructor: tutor delivering the session (unnamed in the subtitles; self-described as a university-affiliated professor with a PhD and HRM teaching experience).
Dr. Sisira Sallapavarachchi — referenced as a source for recorded lectures / alternative materials.
Sri Lanka National Service/Support Society / Samakara Sampathi Association (SSA) — issuing institution named in the video (name may be partially incorrect; verify).
International Business University / affiliated university partners — referenced as linked institutions for degree articulation and residential study options (names garbled; verify).
References to government ministries (Ministry of Sports) and various participant groups (police, prisons, teachers, doctors) — stakeholders rather than distinct speakers.