Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers. These are some of the most frequent questions we get about this course.
Why should i take this course?
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Our course covers a wide range of topics essential to human resource management, providing you with a solid foundation in key areas such as compensation and benefits, recruitment, labor relations, and more.
- Practical Skills: You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience through case studies, simulations, and real-world projects, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios commonly encountered in the workplace.
- Industry-Relevant Knowledge: Our curriculum is designed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that you acquire the latest industry trends, best practices, and strategies relevant to the field of human resource management.
- Career Advancement: Whether you’re looking to enter the field of human resources or advance your existing career, our course provides you with the skills and credentials needed to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in various industries and sectors.
- Networking Opportunities: You’ll have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, guest speakers, and fellow students, expanding your professional network and gaining valuable insights and perspectives from experienced practitioners.
What jobs will this program prepare me for?
- Human Resources Assistant: Support HR managers in various administrative tasks such as employee record maintenance, benefits administration, and recruitment coordination.
- Training Coordinator: Assist in the development and coordination of employee training programs, including scheduling sessions, tracking attendance, and evaluating training effectiveness.
- HR Coordinator: Handle day-to-day HR operations such as employee onboarding, payroll processing, and HRIS management, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
What are the prerequisites for enrollment?
1. Proof individuals are at least 18 years or older.
2. The payment of registration fee and arrangements to pay tuition.
3. Signed admissions application and signed enrollment agreement.
4. All applicants must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
To enroll in our program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.
- Preferred Qualifications: While no CXC passes are required, having completed them is preferred.
By fulfilling these prerequisites, you’ll be eligible to join our program and embark on your journey towards a career in Human Resource Management.
General Programme Questions
You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers. These are some of the most frequent questions we get about this course and from our students.
I work full-time and have a family. Can I still study?
Learning at the Global Career Institute is all about flexibility. We believe everyone should have access to Higher Learning Education, despite their challenges and circumstances. Typically spend 4.5 hours weekly in the classroom,(or, if you’re studying via Distance Learning) your weekly studies are carried out as and when it suits you. With so many ways to access your learning resources, be it by laptop, phone or tablet, you can fit study around your life.
What is Blended Learning?
If you enroll on a GCI Distance Learning course, there is no campus and no fixed timetable – instead, you study from home, as and when it suits you. We provide you with all the study materials you need, a team of expert tutors, and other support to get you through your studies and the qualification you gain at the end is the same as any other Institute/ University Degree Diploma or Certification. We simply make the process easier.
We also offer Blended Learning at our study centre in Trinidad and Grenada. You get access to all our online materials and support, but you’ll attend classes at your study centre two days a week, giving you face-to-face time with tutors and that additional structure to your student life.
Do I need a computer?
You’ll need a device with an internet connection to access and download your learning materials. Ideally, this will be a computer or laptop – but you can also access ilearn on your tablet or mobile phone.
What study materials do I get?
Your learning materials are developed by subject specialists and have been developed with your future career in mind – so you don’t just learn the theory to help you pass your exams, but also real-life, practical examples to make things easier to understand and to help you thrive in the workplace. As well as access to your modules in our online portal, you will also find discussion forums, study schedules, an online library and research database.
How do I pay?
You can pay using our Online Payment Gateway or call us on the number at the top of the page. We accept credit and debit cards (Paypal,Visa and Mastercard), and online bank transfers.
*Subject to eligibility.
How do I apply?
We are accepting applications and classes are ongoing.
Applications Online
The following applications are available online for download. These are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format and can be viewed using the freely available Acrobat Reader.
Applications at the Institute
Visit us at #2 Yard Street, Chaguanas to apply on-site, one of our friendly enrollment officers would be happy to assist you.
Application Deadlines
- The priority application deadlines vary by course of interest:
*Subject to eligibility.