Confused About Further Studies in HR? Help Me Choose Between These Courses

I am working as an HR executive. I have completed my MBA and want to further my studies to enhance my knowledge in the HR field. However, I am feeling confused. I need your advice on which course would be suitable to pursue without leaving my current job. I have come across two courses, one being the Diploma in Labour Laws or Industrial Relations and Labour Laws offered by Symbiosis College. Which course would be more appropriate for an HR professional, or do both courses cover the same content? Alternatively, are there any other courses that I could consider?

I kindly request your valuable suggestions on this topic.

Both courses are relevant for someone aspiring to be a respected HRM. Moreover, as an IR Officer, having a good insight into labor would be important while developing employment contracts, disciplinary committees, conciliation, and dealing with trade unionists.

Best of luck.

Hi Supriya, DLL & LW is a supportive course that you have chosen; it is a good one. You can join this course to utilize your knowledge and skills in the manufacturing industry.

You can pursue a DLL&LW, which is better than IR. It also offers great advantages for your career growth.

Thank you.

You did not mention which company you are currently working with. Is it a manufacturing company? Are you looking to make a career in Industrial Relations (IR)? Because both of these courses are IR-oriented. If you suppose you are in HR and interested in progressing in HR only, then these courses may not be of great help. Though in general, they would certainly add value to your profile. Instead, for HR, I would suggest doing advanced courses in various HR processes like Recruitment, Learning & Development (L&D), Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management Systems (PMS), etc. You may also consider studying Psychology or pursuing an advanced diploma in personal counseling.

Regards, Uday Vaidya

Thank you all for your suggestions. I really appreciate it. And Uday, I am currently working in a hospital, so I am confused about whether this course is relevant or not.

I'm in my final year of MBA-HR and also pursuing DLL and Labour Welfare from ILS. I am working on my project on contract labour management and find DLL with Labour Welfare very useful. The industrial relations aspect mostly deals with trade unions, industrial disputes, and settlement. They are covered under the Trade Union Act and the Industrial Dispute Act, 1947. So, if you have these in your course along with PF and ESI laws, then it's very beneficial.

Anyways, have a nice career ahead. Keep in touch.

Goodbye.

For better clarity, the curriculum of both courses needs to be looked into. If one course covers labor laws and industrial relations, it should be preferred.

Regards,
Rajeev

Thank you all for your suggestions. Alok, my job profile includes recruitment, accreditation-related activities, and training and development. My IR-related work is minimal. However, I want to know in detail about labor laws as well as statutory compliances. Hence, I have started with a Diploma in Labor Laws.