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Distance learning course HR Business Partner

Competent advice - partnership-based design - successful support

This distance learning course is held in German.
Do you want to actively shape HR instead of just managing it? In our modular distance learning course, you will develop the skills you need to act as an HR business partner at eye level with management. In interactive online seminars and practical modules, you will deepen your knowledge of key topics such as HR development, HR analytics, management consulting and more. You will learn how to make data-based arguments, accompany change processes and create real added value for the business with your HR expertise. Whether you are new to the role or want to strategically expand your HR skills - this course provides you with the tools you need to act confidently in modern HR work. Flexible, well-founded and future-oriented - start your development into the HR business partner of tomorrow now!
Module
Introduction to the HR Business Partner role
Introduction to the HR Business Partner role

Authors: Dr. Bernhard Rosenberger , Dr. Michael Sohl

  • What is an HR Business Partner?
  • History and development of the concept 
  • Roles and responsibilities in the company
  • Key competencies and requirements
  • Cooperation with stakeholders (executives, management, works council)
  • Challenges and typical pitfalls
Module
Strategic HR Management
Strategic HR Management

Authors: Prof. Dr. Thomas Bartscher , Regina Nissen

  • Fundamentals of strategic personnel management
  • Areas of strategic personnel management
  • Organization and design of strategic HR work
  • Trends and examples of future-oriented HR work
Module
Change management and organizational development
Change management and organizational development

Author: Daniel Mewes

  • The HR manager as a change expert
  • Organizations in a constant state of change
  • Understanding and managing change
  • Communicating change skillfully
  • Learnings from change processes
Module
Personnel development and talent management
Personnel development and talent management
  • Competence management and further training concepts
  • Career planning and succession planning
  • Talent pools & high potential
  • Continuing education: Formats, methods and evaluation
Module
Fundamentals of labor law
Fundamentals of labor law

Author: Dirk Börnecke

  • Basics of contract law
  • Contents of the employment contract
  • Flexible employment opportunities
  • Employer's right to ask questions
  • Termination of employment relationships
  • Works constitution, working hours, remuneration
Online seminars
HR Analytics
HR Analytics

Author: Prof. Dr. Christian Gärtner

  • The basics of HR analytics
  • Key figures and KPI analysis for HR strategies
  • Digitization in the HR sector
Module
Management consulting and business coaching
Management consulting and business coaching

Authors: Selina Raisch , Dr. Jeannine Hertel

The manager as an internal customer

Consulting approaches in HR

Coaching basics for HRBP

Communication styles and questioning techniques

Dealing with conflicts and difficult conversations

E-learning
Retain employees in the long term
Retain employees in the long term

Employee retention is a key issue in modern HR management today. This e-learning course looks at the "Moments that Matter" approach in the employee life cycle and uses many practical examples to teach ways of retaining individual employees in the company in the long term.

Module
Remuneration and benefit strategies
Remuneration and benefit strategies

Authors: Stefanie Hornung , Sarah Maximilian

  • How remuneration strategies are evolving and what the drivers are.
  • A holistic view of the remuneration of work.
  • From best practice to your own, culturally appropriate & participative remuneration model.
  • Overview of opportunities for employee participation.
  • Adapt the benefits portfolio and make it better known.
  • Ideas for the design of remuneration models

Contents

Learn when and where you want.

You can complete the distance learning course with an e-exam. The prerequisite for this is completion of the HR Business Partner distance learning course. The e-exam takes place online at a time of your choice. If you book the distance learning course and the e-exam at the same time, you will receive a 30% discount on the e-exam. You can find more information about the exam at "Distance learning course certified HR Business Partner".

Learning environment

In your personal online learning environment , all learning content will be available to you online from the start of the distance learning course. You will also find interactive learning assessments and other additional content for your course, as well as the opportunity to exchange ideas with other course participants. The materials are updated regularly and are available to you without restriction for 12 months. We are happy to offer you a free extension of 6 months if required.

Your benefit

  • You act as a strategic sparring partner:
    You understand the business logic and support managers in linking HR topics with corporate goals in a targeted manner.
  • You make data talk:
    With HR Analytics, you gain new insights and can underpin decisions in a data-based, comprehensible and effective way.
  • You actively shape change:
    Whether restructuring, cultural change or digitalization - you accompany change processes professionally and successfully guide people through change.
  • You speak the language of management:
    You develop communicative and consultative skills to act confidently at C-level and build trust.
  • You will build up a future-proof skills profile:
    With sound specialist knowledge in areas such as remuneration, talent management or organizational development, you will secure new career prospects in HR.

Procedure

Helpful learning tips are provided via the online learning environment as soon as you book. Access to all learning content is available at the start of the distance learning course. Seven days later, all learning units are made available in printed form. A weekly study time of 4-5 hours is recommended, so the distance learning course can be completed in around 6 months. A learning time of 8-12 hours per learning unit is to be expected.

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Recommended for

  • Specialists and managers from HR/HRHR Management who would like to acquire or deepen key HR knowledge and skills - whether HR specialists, experienced career changers, HR HR managers, HR generalists or employees in HR projects. 
  • Anyone who is looking for a systematic, well-founded and practical qualification as an HR Business Partner - or who wants to structure and develop strategic HR work and HR planning in their company.

Distance learning with Haufe Akademie:
Flexible further education ‐ when and where you want!

Haufe Akademie's distance learning courses offer you maximum flexibility for your professional development. They include self-study phases with modern e-learning elements and thus guarantee your learning success.

Distance learning with Haufe Akademie:
Flexible further education ‐ when and where you want!

Flexible: You learn independently of time and place

Practice-oriented: Comprehensive knowledge, prepared for you with practical relevance

Up to date: The content in your personal online learning environment is updated on an ongoing basis.

Success confirmed: A certificate of attendance and a badge confirm your participation and the high quality of the course content

Individual: On request, we can extend the access time to all course content free of charge.

Learning community

In our learning community LUX, you can exchange ideas with other participants and share professional experiences. Network with people from all over Germany, form learning groups, help others with your own knowledge or, conversely, benefit from the knowledge of other participants. It's easier to learn together!

Open Badges - Show what you can do digitally too.

Open Badges are recognized, digital certificates of participation. These verifiable credentials are the current standard for integration in career networks such as LinkedIn.

With them, you digitally demonstrate the competences you possess. After successful completion, you will receive an Open Badge from us.

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Booking number
41824
€ 1.999,- plus VAT
approx. 70 hours
Online
4 Events
German
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Train several employees internally
Pricing upon request
  • Customized training courses according to your needs
  • Online event
  • Cost advantage from 5 participants
  • We contact you within 24 hours (Mon-Fri)
approx. 70 hours
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Distance learning course certified HR Business Partner

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15.12.2025
Booking number: 41824
€ 1.999,- plus VAT.
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approx. 70 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

It is possible to join between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339-00

15.01.2026
Booking number: 41824
€ 1.999,- plus VAT.
€ 2,378.81 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 70 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

It is possible to join between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339-00

15.02.2026
Booking number: 41824
€ 1.999,- plus VAT.
€ 2,378.81 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 70 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

It is possible to join between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339-00

15.03.2026
Booking number: 41824
€ 1.999,- plus VAT.
€ 2,378.81 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 70 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

It is possible to join between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339-00

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Booking number: 41824
€ 1.999,- plus VAT.
€ 2,378.81 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 70 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

It is possible to join between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339-00

Booking number: 41824
€ 1.999,- plus VAT.
€ 2,378.81 incl. VAT.
Details
approx. 70 hours

Partial payments are possible for this training event .

You will receive the first partial invoice on the start date and the subsequent invoices every 4 weeks.

1st partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
2nd partial invoice:
€ 663.33 plus VAT.
€ 789.36 incl. VAT.
3rd partial invoice:
€ 663.34 plus VAT.
€ 789.38 incl. VAT.

Flexible start

It is possible to join between the start dates by arrangement.
Tel.: 0761 595339-00

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on-site or live online for multiple employees
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