4DEP Developing Yourself as an Effective Human Resources or Learning and Development Practitioner

Module Overview

Developing yourself as an effective human resource or learning and development practitioner (4DEP) is a CIPD level 3 unit that helps learners have a sound understanding the knowledge, skills and behaviors required of a professional in their line of work. The goal of the module is to help learners develop a plan that meets their personal and professional needs. As a learner, this module will equip you with skills, behaviors and knowledge that you will require to be an effective human resource or learning and development practitioner. CIPD developed a map known as human resource professional map (HRPM) that you will learn about.

Module Objectives

By the end of the module learners should:

·       Be able to explain the knowledge, skills and behaviors required to be an effective HR or Land D practitioner.

·       Be able to identify different conflicting needs and how they should be prioritised.

·       Identify different methods of communication.

·       Be able to build an effective service delivery.

·       Develop a plan that meets both personal and professional needs.

·       Define continuing professional development (CPD) and identify its related concept and importance.

·       Be able to define human resource professional map (HRPM) and explain its relevance to HR.

Module Content

4DEP is a unit that equips learners with knowledge, behaviors and skills that they require in their career. Here are some topics that are covered in the module:

  Human Resource Professional Map (HRPM)

The topic covers the elements of HRPM and how it influences HR or L and D practitioners in their workplaces. The map is an important tool in HR because it will guide the learners on the behaviors and areas of human resource that they are required to have in order to achieve a mission. HRPM has three main areas which are professional behaviors, areas and bands. The topic is important to both the leaners and organisations.

  Insights, Solutions and Strategies

Under this topic learners will have skills to formulate effective strategies that lead to effective performance. Customers are also brought on board to give an insight of the company’s good/ service, this will help improve certain areas and also introduce strategies that need to be implemented to increase productivity and satisfy the needs of the clients. It is through this this module that you will be able to give solutions to problems facing the company.

  Leading and Managing Human Resources

This are will demonstrate leadership and management skills that are required in human resource as professional. You will be able to recruit and select employees with the required skills and assign them to specific roles.

As a manger you should be able to monitor the performance of employees. You should also know the different areas that need improvement and what you should do to increase productivity.

As a leader you should have the required communication skills to run an organisation. Know how to relate with fellow employers and also employees.

As a manager you should also make sure that the organisation is well structured. Research shows that a poorly structured organisation does not achieve the goals set.

The Importance of the Module in HR Practice

Human resource is a broad field. It covers many areas like recruitment, payrolls, performance etc. As a practitioner you need to continually learn to gain more skills and understanding to all this areas. It is also important to learn to get an update of the new skills and technology to be effective in your role.

As a manager you are responsible for managing employees and to effective do so you need to constantly sharpen your skills.  This module will help you to continually develop skills and behaviors that you require to be an effective manager.

To successfully attain the set goals and objectives, you need to effective communicate with your employees in your business. Enrolling for this module will equip you with the required communications skills that will make you successful in your career.

Professional development will make you to adapt to changes. This why you need to study this module learn the new changes in the field like technology, law regulations etc.

This module will equip you with strong problem solving skills. The first person that employees consult when they have problems is the HR manager. You need to be quick and effective while solving this problems.

Module Applicability

This module is applicable to:

      Human Resource or Learning and Development Students

As HR or Land D students this a vital unit that you need to study. You will gain knowledge on the behavior that you need to be an effective professional. You will also learn on different areas that every organisation should have. 

       Human Resource Professionals

If you have a career as an HR manager and you wish to add more skill then you need to pursue this module. You will learn on the new trends in the field also know how to apply new technologies to help you be effective.

       Organisation

The organisation will be able to structure, design, and set achievable objectives by studying this module.

       Management

The company’s management will set goals, state the behaviors employees should have, effective communication channels through this module.

Wrap up and Evaluation

By the end of the module the learners’ understanding to the module will be assessed through a word written document. The assessment contains three activities that every student should complete. At the end of the assessment the students should be able to develop are plan that meets their professional and personal needs.

Learners are required to use example and illustration from the organisations they work while studying the module. The assessment will also show how HR practitioners can effectively deliver a service. This will also help to effectively apply the knowledge and skills they have gained from the module.