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Online Diploma in Human Resource Management, Level 5, 60 credits.
The Level 5 diploma on its own: six modules, 60 credits, studied completely online in your own hours. No exams, no deadlines. €220 a month for twelve months, with up to 70% back from Malta when you finish.
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Delivered byOnline Business School, UKYour qualificationDiploma in Human Resource ManagementMQF Level 5 · UK awarded
Awarded by OTHM · Regulated by Ofqual · Recognised by MQRIC
Our students love studying this diploma online.
Nicole Camilleri
2 reviews
“Their tutors were always there to support me whenever necessary, even on evenings and weekends.”
Ruben Vella
Local Guide · 9 reviews
“Online learning gave me the opportunity to study at my own pace and in my own time. … A mixture of presentations and videos made the lessons quite engaging.”
€220 a month. Then most of it back.
€220 a month, interest free, for twelve months. Finish, and Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of it.
You pay€220a month12 interest-free payments · €2,640 in total
- The diploma, tutoring, materials and certification
- No sign-up fee, no interest, nothing hidden
- Stop future payments whenever you need to
You get backup to70%Up to 70% back from the Malta Enterprise Get Qualified Scheme following graduation
- Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme, Malta Enterprise
- Claimed once you hold your certificate
- We support you with the application
A minute on how the refund works.
What the Get Qualified Scheme is, who qualifies, and what you send when you finish.
Check if I qualify Get Qualified Scheme subject to Malta Enterprise Terms and Conditions
Study anytime. Completely online.
Built so you can keep your job while you do it.
“When I look at the data, most of our students are studying at 6pm and on Sunday mornings. I don’t see that as a problem to fix, it’s the whole point. This course was built for working professionals, parents, busy people.”
Six modules. Six assignments. No exams.
The six Level 5 modules of the full diploma, on their own. For people who hold a Level 4 already and want the shorter route. Each module ends in one written assignment, marked by a tutor with feedback. Want the Level 4 modules as well? That is the 120-credit diploma.
Level 5Modules 1 to 66 modules
01Principles and Concepts of Strategy
How businesses analyse markets and develop strategies; strategic frameworks for growth.
02The Management of Human Resources
Recruitment, development and retention; HR policy and legal responsibilities.
03Marketing for Managers
Key marketing concepts, market research and branding, used to attract and retain customers.
04Business Law for Managers
The legal frameworks governing business, and a manager’s responsibilities under them.
05Management Accounting and Decision Making
Financial data for strategic decisions: breakeven, variance analysis and planning.
06Business Start-up: Conception to Market
A business plan taken to market: funding, legal setup and marketing for a new venture.
Then, if you want it: the degree.
Awarded by Arden University
Your 60 credits take you straight into the final year of the BA (Hons) Human Resource Management. One more year, online, and from there a postgraduate diploma and an MBA.
About the BA top-up- Later, if you want itMBAPostgraduate diploma first, then the MBA top-up. Online, around work.
- Next, if you want itBA (Hons) Human Resource ManagementFinal year only. One year, online, at Arden University.
- You are hereDiploma in Human Resource ManagementLevel 5, this course. Gets you straight into the final year above.
“The diploma gives people so much confidence. Over half of our students come back for the degree, and I am so proud of that. Nobody plans it on day one. You finish, you realise it was doable, and you want the next one.”
Yes, it is a real qualification.
Before you pay anything, you get a recognition statement from MQRIC, Malta’s recognition centre. It says what the diploma is worth here.
The diploma is awarded by OTHM, a UK awarding organisation, and regulated by Ofqual, the UK government’s qualifications regulator. Level 5 on Malta’s framework, the EU framework and the UK framework. Level 6 in Ireland. An employer anywhere in the EU reads it the same way.
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Malta Qualifications Recognition Information CentreRecognition statement
Recognised- Qualification
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Awarding body
- OTHM, United Kingdom
- Regulated by
- Ofqual
- Level
- MQF Level 5 · EQF Level 5
- Credits
- 60 credits
Issued to you before you start. Illustration; the wording on the real statement is MQRIC’s.
Still not sure?
The four questions we get asked most, in two minutes each.
Do you qualify?
The formal entry is a Level 4 qualification or equivalent. Age 16 or over, good written English, a computer with internet. Which is you?
Who you are dealing with.
Online Business School delivers the course. Elephant & Cross enrols you and supports you from Malta.
Tuition centreOnline Business School
A UK online school delivering OTHM diplomas, Level 3 to Level 7, to students in more than 100 countries. Every module is taught through its online portal: recorded lectures, notes, and a tutor for the assignments. It offers Ofqual regulated qualifications.
Your support in MaltaElephant & Cross
Online UK qualifications for working adults in Malta, based in Sliema since 2021. Founded by Andrew Critien and Luca Cachia. About 95% of our students work full time. We tell you if you qualify before you pay, handle the enrolment and the paperwork, and support you with the Get Qualified application when you finish.
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“Their tutors were always there to support me whenever necessary, even on evenings and weekends.”
Still wondering?
Anything else, ask us. We reply within one working day.
What do I need to get in?
You must be 16 or over, with a Level 4 qualification such as A-levels or an MCAST diploma, or equivalent. If you do not have one but have solid experience handling HR at work, an exemption is usually granted. Good written English and a computer with internet.
Is the diploma recognised in Malta?
Yes. The diploma is awarded by OTHM, a UK awarding body regulated by Ofqual, and is recognised by MQRIC at MQF Level 5. That level sits on the European Qualifications Framework, so it is recognised across the EU.
Are there exams?
No. You are assessed through six written assignments, one per module, marked by a tutor with feedback. You can resubmit until you pass.
How long does it take?
Most students finish in 6 to 10 months around a full-time job. There are no deadlines, and you can pause for up to 90 days.
How does the 70% refund work?
Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of your fees as a tax credit once you finish. All Malta residents are eligible. We support you with the application.
What happens if I stop paying?
You can stop future instalments whenever you need to, and nothing more is charged. Payments already made are not refunded.
Can I get a degree after this?
Yes. Your 60 credits take you straight into the final year of the BA (Hons) Human Resource Management at Arden University, online, in one year.
When can I start?
Intakes run throughout the year. Send your details and we tell you the next start date.
Check if you qualify.
Fifteen minutes. A straight yes or no. Nothing to pay before the call.
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“The online course is flexible, practical, and designed for busy mom’s or someone who work full-time … I have gained valuable skills and confidence while managing family life and working a full time job.”