The Malta Foundation for Human Resources Development (FHRD) was established in 1990 to drive the advancement of people management and development practices, as well as the human resources profession in Malta. As an autonomous, private, and independent organisation, FHRD collaborates with its corporate members, a network of HR professionals, service providers, industry leaders, and other key stakeholders in the local human resources sector.

FHRD offers a comprehensive suite of professionally accredited Level 5 training programmes designed to meet the practical demands of today’s workplace. The Foundation is also the official local promoter of academic programmes in HR, Management, and Psychology offered by the University of Leicester. Throughout the year, FHRD hosts a variety of events covering business and HR topics, culminating in the Annual HR Conference & Expo – the largest event of its kind in Malta.

FHRD is committed to raising the profile and professional standards of HR in Malta.

As part of our mission to serve with transparency and respect, we follow a clear Code of Ethics that shapes every decision we make. Our commitment to excellence is anchored in this Code, ensuring we consistently act with fairness and accountability. FHRD’s Code of Ethics can be found here.

Our Mission

To advance the Human Resources profession by promoting best practices, ethical standards, research-driven policies, and lifelong learning, while fostering HR excellence, professional development, and positive employer-employee relationships. This mission is achieved through the following focus areas:

Promote the Human Resources Profession.

Promote the best Human Resources practices.

Create a point of reference for HR 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 the Employer-Employee relationship.

Provide training programmes to develop HR Practitioners and enhance employee skills

Advocate lifelong learning at the place of work and beyond.

Uphold and promote the highest ethical standards in human resources practice.

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 for the country.

FHRD is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and developing Human Resources Professionals who make a difference.

We offer a wide range of high-quality academic and professional courses