The course takes a detailed look at industrial relations institutions: trade unions, work, management and employers; public policy on industrial relations; and collective bargaining.
Learners can also choose from one of the folllowing options:
There is a strong emphasis on developing study and research skills.
The course lasts nine months part-time distance learning with three residential weekends in September, January and April.
The course is for people active in industrial relations. It is suitable for people resident anywhere in the UK.
PCS is offering four scholarships to experienced activists to attend the course in 2010/11.
The PCS scholarship covers the course and accommodation fees, a £50 contribution towards books and travel & subsistence.
TUC bursaries are also available for this course. For more information see the unionlearn website.
Please contact Evelyn Charles for an application pack on 020 7801 2727 x 2395 or via email: evelync@pcs.org.uk. The closing date for all application forms is Friday, 6th August 2010.
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Keele Certificate in Industrial Relations