Haufe Akademie

HR as a Business Partner

Discover the online continuing education for HR professionals in SMEs! Learn how you can support corporate goals as a strategic partner. Find out which HR roles and competencies the future requires and how to effectively implement the HR Business Partner model. Gain practical insights to master the balance between value creation and administration.

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HR as a Business Partner Overview

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Start and Duration
  • Duration approx. 2 days. The duration may vary depending on the model (in-person/ online).
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Funding
  • Bildungsurlaub (educational leave) or Weiterbildungsbonus (continuing education bonus) can be applied for with the employer.
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Target Group
  • HR managers and decision-makers in SMEs who actively shape HR organization.
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Admission Requirements
  • No specific prior knowledge required.
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Certificate
  • Open Badges - Certificate of participation
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Language
  • German

About this online course

Basic information

In the continuing education course for HR Business Partner, you learn how to derive HR strategies from the overarching business strategy and implement them practically. A central topic is the alignment of the HR process portfolio, where you learn to identify core processes and develop improvement strategies. The course also covers structuring the HR organization in line with the business organization and offers approaches for local, regional, and global HR models.

Participants discover how strategic HR topics such as workforce planning, employer branding, recruitment management, performance management, and talent management can be integrated. Another focus is on the development of new HR roles, clarity in task distribution, and the effective interaction between HR roles and managers. Special attention is given to the HR Business Partner role, including the core competencies required for it and situations that are critical for acceptance and added value in the company.

Furthermore, great emphasis is placed on the relevance and selection of the right HR metrics to make the success and performance of the HR department measurable. Governance and communication within the HR organizational model are also essential components of the course.

Another advantage of the course is the practice transfer, where participants have the opportunity to apply the theoretically learned content in their specific company situation. This is done through an implementation strategy, introduction planning, and practical exercises.

The course offers particularly valuable insights for HR managers and decision-makers from SMEs as well as HR Business Partners and HR officers for designing strategic and value-adding HR work. Participants gain knowledge about modern organizational concepts and the relevant levers for their company, as well as concrete solution approaches for developing their HR organization.

Another advantage of participating in this course is receiving an Open Badge certificate. These digital certificates of participation are recognized and certify the skills and knowledge acquired, which further supports personal and professional development.

Overall, interested parties should be interested in strategic and organizational HR topics and enjoy actively shaping and optimizing HR processes in order to get the most out of this course.

Contents:

  • Deriving the HR strategy from the business strategy
  • Elements of an HR strategy
  • Strategically align and professionally design the HR process portfolio
  • Process map
  • Core processes
  • Improvement strategies
  • The appropriate HR organization
  • HR organization analogous to business organization
  • Local/regional/global approaches
  • Integrate strategic HR topics
  • Strategic personnel planning
  • Employer Branding
  • Recruitment Management
  • Performance Management
  • Talent Management

Who offers this course?

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Haufe Akademie offers you a comprehensive online continuing education program with over 2.500 topics for your professional development. You benefit from flexible learning formats such as e-learning, live online seminars, and blended learning. With experienced trainers, practical content, and innovative learning platforms, you can specifically expand your technical and leadership skills. The academy has been in existence since 1978 and offers you participation certificates for the seminars offered.

Haufe Akademie contact information

  • Email: service@haufe-akademie.de

  • Address: Haufe Akademie GmbH & Co. KG, Munzinger Straße 9, 79111 Freiburg

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HR as a Business Partner Pricing

Prices updated in August 2026

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1440 €

The online continuing education course costs 1440€. Invest in your future as an HR Business Partner.
  • Expert input
  • Exchange of experience and discussion
  • Practical examples and group work deepen the knowledge imparted.

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