Course Details

Diploma in Business Practice (Human Capital)

Overview

  • Course Date:

    19 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2029

  • Registration Period:

    1 Jun 2026 to 31 Aug 2026

  • Duration/Frequency:

    3 evenings per week, 06:30pm – 09:30pm (Stages 1,3,4) 4 evenings per week, 06:30pm – 09:30pm (Stages 2) 1 evening per week, 06:30pm – 08:30pm (Stages 5)

  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom

Class Schedule
3 evenings per week, 06:30pm – 09:30pm (Stages 1,3,4)
4 evenings per week, 06:30pm – 09:30pm (Stages 2)

1 evening per week, 06:30pm – 08:30pm (Stages 5)

Course Duration
900 hours (2.5 years)

Please refer to the Academic Calendar

Enquiries

For enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

You are required to bring a laptop when attending lessons, to access the E-learning materials, writing reports, etc.

Course Objective

Shape people strategies that drive business success.

In today’s evolving workplace, organisations need professionals who can combine strong business fundamentals with people-focused strategies to build resilient and high-performing teams.

Through this Diploma in Business Practice (Human Capital), you will gain practical knowledge and skills in business operations, human capital management, HR technology, analytics, communication, and employee engagement, which will prepare you to support workforce transformation, talent development, and sustainable business growth across SMEs and larger organisations across the private and public sectors.

Key Outcomes
  • Apply core business, marketing, accounting, and finance principles to support organisational growth and operations
  • Analyse business data using statistics, spreadsheets, automation tools, and data analytics techniques for informed decision-making
  • Develop human capital management skills in recruitment, employee engagement, performance management, and talent development
  • Leverage HR technology, AI tools, and digital platforms such as Power BI and HR information systems for modern workforce management
  • Strengthen communication, networking, emotional intelligence, and workplace relationship management skills for effective collaboration
  • Build purposeful career and communication capabilities through the Design Your Life framework, including effective writing, speaking, and listening, strategic networking (including LinkedIn), career planning, and use of AI tools to enhance productivity, reflection, and lifelong learning

Designed For
Motivated working professionals seeking to strengthen your business and human capital competencies, or transition into HR, talent management, employee engagement, or people development roles across both private and public sector organisations.

More Information

This is a 2.5-year part-time course consisting of 5 Modular Certificates conducted over 5 semesters. 

Modular CertificateKey Modules
MC 1 - Business Fundamentals- Applied Marketing Fundamentals
- Business Economics & Statistics
- Life by Design (LYD): Purposeful Communication, Meaningful Careers
MC 2 - Business Essentials- Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance
- Fundamentals of Data Analysis & Automation for Business
- Human Capital Management
- Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
MC 3 - Talent Engagement & Analytics- Employment Law
- Employee Engagement & Relations
- HR Technology & Analytics
MC 4 - Talent Management & Sustainability- Learning & Talent Development
- Rewards & Performance Management
- Talent Attraction & Sustainability
MC 5 - Applied HR Practices- Integrated Human Resource Project

Please click here for the module synopsis.

Industry Accreditations

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

IHRP-certified professionals can log CPD hours when participating in this module. Upon completion, you can log in your CPD hours via the IHRP Portal. 

For more information on the course, click on the “Register” button. 

 

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