LibGuides: Human Resource Development: HRD Internet sites

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Open Educational Resources (OER)

International internet sites

About.com:Human Resources
AHRD: Academy of Human Resource Development
Emotional Intelligence University
EQ University is the premier provider of emotional intelligence assessment, coaching, training, development, and wellness solutions.
HR Future
SkillzHUB Forum
Social Psychology Network
Workinfo.com
Free Management Library
Here is one of the world's most complete, well-organized libraries of 1,000's of highly practical resources for personal, professional, business and organizational development. The broad categories below include sections, each of which has numerous topics. Also, each topic includes links to descriptions and various online articles related to that topic.

South African Internet sites

International Associations & Institutes

Academy of Management
CIPD: Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the world's largest Chartered HR and development professional body.
IFIDO: International Federation of Training and Development Organisations
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
IACET’s mission is to promote and enhance quality in continuing education and training (CE/T) through research, education and the development and continuous improvement of criteria, principles and standards.
Knowledge Resources Knowledge Resources is a leading knowledge provider in the world of work. Our products and business offerings enable people to grow their potential, to be productive, to be respected, valued and to flourish. We are committed to provide value for money and have built a reputation for providing a service of uncompromising quality with exceptional passion. Our strength lies in our deep understanding of the needs and challenges that are specific to the business sector.
Project Management Institute We serve practitioners and organizations with standards that describe good practices, globally recognized credentials that certify project management expertise, and resources for professional development, networking and community.
SHRM: Society For Human Resource Management The society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management.
Society of Organizational Learning
The purpose of sol is to discover, integrate and implement theories and practices for the interdependent development of people and their institutions.
Academy of Human Resource Development

South African Associations, Departments and Institutes

African Union The vision of the African Union is that of: “An integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in global arena.”
Department of Labour
Department of Trade and Industry
HSRC: Human Sciences Research Council
Human Capital Institute
association in Africa specifically focused on the strategic leadership and management of Talent. Since 2006 HCI Africa has been recognised as a consistent provider of innovative, and thought provoking educational summits and learning opportunities both for line and Human Capital professionals operating in the Talent space.
SABPP: SA Board for People Practices The Human Resource profession is at the heart of the implementation of the HRD Strategy for South Africa. This internationally recognized profession, more than any other, is responsible for transformation, sourcing, training and retaining talent and ensuring harmonious work relationships. The SABPP’s role is to professionalise this function to ensure that HR becomes an increasingly recognized and respected profession. The Board is an accredited ETQA (Education and Training Quality Assurance body) under the SAQA Act and thus a statutory body.
SADC: Southern African Development Community The main objectives of SADC are to achieve development, peace and security, and economic growth, to alleviate poverty, enhance the standard and quality of life of the peoples of Southern Africa, and support the socially disadvantaged through regional integration, built on democratic principles and equitable and sustainable development.
SAQA: South African Qualitifications Authority (SAQA)
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is a juristic person - that is an entity given a legal personality by the law. The South African Qualifications Authority Board is a body of 12 members appointed by the Minister of Higher Education and Training.
South African Government Online