GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS PARTNERING

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1 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS PARTNERING

2 Innovative, practical and relevant ALEX SWARBRICK Graduate Certificate In Business Partnering Programme Director Welcome to the Graduate Certificate in Business Partnering at Roffey Park. Effectiveness as a HR business partner requires a specific mindset, the capacity to sustain strong working relationships, and a consultative approach to the business, combined with strategic thinking, understanding of the business and influencing skills built on credibility and trust. With insights from Roffey Park s research and years of experience helping organisations develop effective HR business partnering, this programme will help you contribute even more to your organisation s success. The Graduate Certificate is a unique learning experience specifically designed for HR Business Partner practitioners; integrating academic rigour, practical skill development and robust exchange with peers - building an active community of HR practitioners supported by one of the longest established Leadership Development Institutes in the UK.

3 What next? What are the entry criteria? You will require: Relevant HR business partnering experience The commitment, motivation and resilience to pursue, enjoy and complete this demanding and rewarding programme Readiness to engage in a Self-Managed Learning programme HR Business Partner 3-day Programme Module 1 What is the process for selecting applicants? We will invite you to an interview with one of the programme tutors or the Programme Director. Additionally, we will ask you to prepare a short written piece. Learning Set 1 Personal Statement Part 2 HR Business Partner Programme Module 2 Find out more We will be delighted to talk with you to help you find out more about the programme. To arrange an informal discussion about the programme our Qualifications Registrar at qualifications@roffeypark.com; or Alex Swarbrick, Programme Director for the Graduate Certificate in Business Partnering at alex.swarbrick@roffeypark.com How to apply Please apply either online at or fill out the enclosed application form. We will then agree a date for the interview and send you details of the requirements for the written piece. For any enquires or to book onto an open event please contact the Qualifications Registrar on qualifications@roffeypark.com or telephone Learning Set 2 Map of Field & Learning Contract Learning Set 3 Formative Feedback Learning Set 4 Summative Assessment AWARD What does your fee include? All tuition and residential costs Membership of the LRC

4 How does it work? How does the Self-Managed Learning approach work? Self-Managed Learning in the context of this Graduate Certificate means developing and pursuing your chosen learning goals, starting by reviewing your current business partner skills, knowledge, experience and theory base, as well as what has shaped your development as an HR Business Partner to this point. The programme will enable you to map the overall field of HR business partnering both in terms of theory and your practice and to formulate your own learning goals. You will be required to demonstrate achievement of those goals in a portfolio of evidence on which you will receive feedback, and which will be assessed by your peers on the programme. Working in a learning set The learning set is a vital component of the programme. You will be working in a set of up to six people plus a Set Adviser, who is a member of Roffey Park s faculty. You will normally stay in the same set for the whole programme. The set provides a collaborative environment for peer learning. It models excellent HR business partnering by providing a set of high support and challenge relationships based on trust, respect and empathy. It will take your listening and feedback skills to a new level. The set holds you accountable for progress and in particular you will: Agree assessment standards Discuss and agree learning outcomes Assess each others work Explore issues around learning both in terms of the experience and process of working together and the content covered What work will I have to produce? In addition to completing the 2 modules of our HR Business Partner Skills programme, you will attend 4 learning set meetings and produce a portfolio of work of 5,000 8,000 words covering your experience, theory and practice learnt and how this impacts you as a HR Business Partner. We do not prescribe the number of learning goals or the core components of the learning contract. However, learning contracts normally comprise 2-3 learning goals combining 2 elements from the following: The development of a specific skill relevant to participants HR business partnering practice Undertaking an organisational project, which will develop business partnering practice and competence, provide benefit to the organisation, and draw on new theoretical understanding; or A written seminar paper on a subject of participants choice that will examine the area of business partner practice from a more theoretical standpoint. How will my work be assessed? There are no written exams. All your work will be peer reviewed in your set to make sure it is of Graduate Certificate standard. The set acts as the internal examiner for the programme. This is no soft option. It is a challenging process that means that by the end of the programme you will have developed excellent feedback and assessment skills. External examiners provide the external view by monitoring overall standards and the rigour of the assessment process.

5 Is it right for me? Why choose the Graduate Certificate in Business Partnering? The programme offers an ideal balance between a rigorous and credible academic qualification and a practical focus. We achieve this through: You working with a learning community of peers You having access to Roffey Park Faculty. All the tutors are experienced facilitators and widely experienced in HR business partnering development. Our work is grounded in our research and critical reflective practice The flexibility Roffey Park s Self-Managed Learning approach offers. You will be able to tailor your learning and focus on the areas that interest you or you need to develop the most Offering you challenge around your current assumptions, providing you with new theories, tools, and techniques, thereby increasing your awareness, competence and confidence You working with a provider that has a great track record in providing organisationally relevant qualifications How will you benefit? You will develop your analytical and critical thinking skills You will broaden your business partnering approach and skills, integrating new insights and knowledge You will learn how to apply theory to your practice and practice to your theory You will work in a learning community of peers and with Roffey Park s own faculty and network of experienced developers and coaches You will learn how to self-assess your own work and review that of others You will experience personal development and growth in both increasing your openness and curiosity as well as your personal discipline and focus You will gain an internationally recognised and valued qualification The organisation you work with will directly benefit from your improved practice and the work you undertake for this qualification Your organisation will benefit All of the above will be of direct benefit and relevance to your organisation. The Graduate Certificate represents a three way partnership between you, your organisation and Roffey Park The organisation will benefit in you becoming a more highly skilled, influential, motivated and effective practitioner

6 About Roffey Park Founded in 1946, Roffey Park is a research, management and leadership institute widely recognised for its expertise in providing high impact programmes that transform individuals and organisations. We offer a variety of open and tailored development programmes, consultancy services and qualification programmes. Our core expertise covers: Leadership Development Executive Coaching Personal Effectiveness Organisational Development Human Resources and HR Business Partnering We have particular expertise in developing the developers and our MSc in People and Organisational Development is a brand leader across Europe. All our qualifications are validated by the University of Sussex, ranked in the top 20 UK universities (Times Higher Education Rankings). We have a faculty who are expert in their subject area and an extensive network of over 40 associates in Europe and Asia Pacific. Our practice is informed by the work we do with our clients and the latest academic thinking underpinned by our own research. Our headquarters in West Sussex, set in 40 acres of landscaped grounds, offers modern training facilities including 60 spacious bedrooms, alongside our contemporary conference centre. UK OFFICE Roffey Park Institute, Forest Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4TB, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) qualifications@rofffeypark.com Roffey Park Institute is a Charity, Registered No ASIA PACIFIC OFFICE Roffey Park Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, 3 Temasek Avenue, Level 34 Centennial Tower, Singapore Tel: / 7841 / 7842 Fax: singapore@rofffeypark.com Company registration E