The Natural Home for Human Resources Professionals
FHRD was set up in 1990 to spearhead the evolution of people management and development practices as well as the human resources profession in Malta. The Foundation is an autonomous, private, independent body. The Foundation works in partnership with its corporate members, the professional conglomerate of HR practitioners and service providers, leaders of the industry, and other key local players in the field of human resources management and development.
What We Do
Since its inception, FHRD has built a strong, steady reputation as the natural home for human resources professionals in Malta through the various programmes and events organised by the Foundation. The association organises a wide selection of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses, Accredited programmes, the Annual HR Conference and Trade Exhibit and a number of networking events.
Agreement with the University of Leicester
FHRD is an authorised promoter for the University of Leicester which offers a set of academic programmes in various fields. As a top 25 UK-based University, Leicester has always been home to great minds; academics, researchers, and students who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo advance new practices, and develop a fresh way of thinking.
Through ground-breaking research distance learning students tackle the emerging social, corporate, economic, political, and scientific issues head-on and set the agenda that others simply follow.
At Leicester, students are not confined by academic boundaries. Students are given the space and support in which to be creative and develop both personally and professionally. Programmes are contemporary in content and provide the specialist subject knowledge and international outlook demanded by employers around the world.
With access to unparallel academic resources and facilities, students gain the real-world transferable skills to remain competitive in the global job market and join the University of Leicester’s ranks of alumni who have made positive contributions to their industries and fields of expertise.
The University provides Diploma, Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate programmes to a thriving base of candidates hailing from all walks of life. FHRD was one of the first authorised promoters in Malta offering academic distance learning programmes, with the first intake of Maltese students in the year 2000. Today more than 2,000 Malta-based students have completed an academic programme with the University of Leicester, resulting in an active and ever-growing alumni community.
Academic Training
Throughout the year, FHRD offers its own set of professional training programmes. All these programmes are accredited as Level 5 Awards by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). Our courses are –
- Training the Trainer
- HR Management and Training
- Practical Applications in Maltese Employment Law
- High-Impact Recruitment and Selection Techniques
- Public Speaking
- Performance Management and Employee Engagement
HR Conferences and Seminars
FHRD organises a variety of events and seminars throughout the year:
- FORAs and Networking Events exclusivly for FHRD Corporate Members
- Seminars focusing on HR-related matters.
The largest event organised by FHRD is the Annual HR Conference and Expo. This event has been a staple over the years attracting HR professionals and business leaders from all industries in Malta to network, listen to, and discuss all things related to HR, Training, and Business Management.
Reasons to attend our Annual HR Conference:
- The conference is the number 1 HR Event of its kind in Malta
- Participation of key industry players
- Presenting a pool of top international and local speakers
- Latest developments within the HR world
- Networking Opportunities which include Exhibitors’ space
FHRD’s Vision:
It is our vision that the Nation’s workforce is served with the best standards and practices of human resources management; in order to operate at its full potential through rewarding and fulfilling productive activity, in collaboration with others, while generating the best return on investment and prosperity to the country.
FHRD’s Mission:
- Promote the Human Resources Profession
- Promote the best Human Resources practices
- Create a point of reference for HR Practitioners and Practitioners
- Promote research-based human resources policies and practices
- Facilitate networking and provide high quality specialist service provision
- To be a catalyst for change in the domain of people management
- Facilitate the improvement in Employer-Employee relationship
- Provide training programmes to develop HR Practitioners and enhance employee skills
- Advocate lifelong learning at the place of work and beyond
The Foundation for Human Resources Development (FHRD) is licensed as a Higher Education Institution with the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority. Licence No. 2011-TC-007
Courses available:
- Award in the Practical Applications of Maltese Employment Law – MQF/EQF 5, 2 ECTS (View Course)
- Award in Public Speaking – MQF/EQF 5, 2 ECTS (View Course)
- Award in Training the Trainer – MQF/EQF 5, 6 ECTS (View Course)
- Award in Human Resources Management and Training – MQF/EQF 5, 5 ECTS (View Course)
FHRD is the Authorised Promoter for the University of Leicester in Malta:
- Human Resource Management Diploma – MQF/EQF 5 (View Course)
- BSc in Human Resource Management – MQF/EQF 6 (View Course)
- MSc in Human Resource Management and Training – MQF/EQF 7 (View Course)
- MSc in Educational Leadership – MQF/EQF 7 (View Course)
- MSc in Occupational Psychology – MQF/EQF 7 (View Course)
- MSc in Psychology of Work – MQF/EQF 7 (View Course)