HR Training intensive

HR for non-HR managers:
Master the basics of human resources in 2 days

Get the essential HR training you need to handle employment law, employee issues, and people processes with complete confidence.

Why our training course?

Designed for small businesses

Led by experienced HR experts

Hands-on learning

Immediately actionable

What you’ll learn

✔ Understand employment law essentials: Get clear on the legal must-knows without the jargon so you can avoid costly mistakes and protect your business.

✔ Handle real-world HR challenges: Learn practical approaches to employee queries, complaints, disciplinaries, and poor performance that work for small businesses.

✔ Build effective people processes: Create recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and retention systems that save time and deliver results.

✔ Support your management team: Develop the skills to guide leaders through difficult people situations and build a stronger leadership culture.

What we’ll cover

Day 1:
The Foundations of HR

Deep dive into legal essentials and learn the practical skills to handle any HR challenge with confidence.

  • Employment law made simple – Understanding basics without the jargon

  • Handling employee queries – Navigating pay questions, contract concerns, and complaints

  • Supporting managers – Helping leaders with discipline and poor performance

  • Culture vs. compliance – Balancing a people-focused approach with legal protection

  • HR systems & data – Using tools to save time and improve decision-making

Day 2:
Creating effective people processes

Discover how to build systems that attract, develop, and retain top talent. 

  • Attracting & recruiting talent – Hiring without the headaches

  • Onboarding done right – Setting new hires up for success

  • Performance management – Getting the best out of your team

  • Reward & recognition – Motivating employees beyond salary

  • Leavers & retention – Keeping great people and handling exits well

Who should take this course?

  • Office managers and EAs:
    Handle HR responsibilities with confidence

  • Business owners:
    Do HR right without a full-time HR team

  • Management team members:
    Own HR tasks effectively

  • Anyone seeking practical HR training:
    A more actionable alternative to CIPD qualifications

Pricing

£950 + VAT

Start doing HR the right way

Stop second-guessing every HR decision. After this 2-day HR training intensive, you’ll walk away with practical HR training that protects your business, engages your team, and gives you the certainty to handle anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This is a focused, two-day online workshop for people in office management, business owners, and team leaders who need to handle HR but don't have an HR background. You'll get practical skills to deal with UK employment law, manage people problems, and set up HR systems you can start using straight away.


  • Yes, this course counts as professional development and can be logged in your HR training record. While it’s not a formal CIPD qualification, it’s a strong alternative if you're focused on quickly building practical, real-world HR skills rather than ticking the accreditation box.


  • Not at all. This course is built for HR beginners. You don't need to understand legal jargon or complex policy to take this course. Our experts guide you through everything, covering basic HR responsibilities and difficult conversations so you leave ready to handle real situations.


  • We keep groups small and focus on hands-on work. You'll work through real scenarios, get scripts and templates, and receive feedback on your approach. 

  • Research shows that learning and development improve employee engagement, well-being, retention, and overall small business productivity. It also reduces costly mistakes and legal issues. This two-day training helps you build the right habits and skills to improve your team's performance right away.