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Having worked in hospitality for a number of years and having recently moved into a new role training and support role for an international hotel group, Stephen McCusker decided to return to education to gain a relevant qualification accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, CIPD. Stephen shares insights into studying the (CIPD) Diploma in Professional Learning and Organisational Development at National College of Ireland, including how he has applied what he has learned in his current role and his advice for anyone considering this programme, in the Q&A interview below.

Human resource management professionals are at the heart of successful organisations. HR teams around the world were the unsung heroes of the corporate world during the pandemic as they supported their colleagues during the big shift to remote working. They constantly keep up with the latest trends such a flexible working models, employment legislation, employee wellness, people analytics, upskilling and more.

Katie Grassick is in her final year of an honour's degree in Human Resource Management at NCI. Recently, she qualified as a finalist in the Miss Dublin competition, which could lead to Miss Ireland, which could lead to Miss World! “To tell the truth,” says Katie, “I’m enjoying each step in the competition as I take it, and already feel like I’ve gained so much from it that, while I’d love to progress, it’s as much about the whole experience as it is about winning.”

Priyanka Athavale, MA in Human Resource Management student at National College of Ireland. Considering Human Resource Management as your chosen field of study?

There are lots of benefits to studying with friends - as this Stellar Magazine interview with three NCI students shows: Niamh O’Neill, 31, did a course with friends Niamh and Jess. “I did a professional certificate in human resource management in the National College of Ireland (NCI), with two of my friends,” says Niamh O’Neill.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Human Resource Management at NCI is now accepting applications for a January 2016 start. Developed in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the course is ideal for those who wish to continue their professional development in HR.

This week, CIPD Ireland and National College of Ireland jointly hosted a HR Leadership event to address the future of HR in Ireland, after dramatic changes in recent years.

With a history of teaching HR courses that stretches back more than 60 years’, it’s no surprise that our human resource management courses and lecturers are always kept busy at NCI’s summer open evenings.