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Course

Human Resource Management | HRMT.X400

Human resource management is a rapidly evolving profession. This seminar provides an exploration of modern HR and the role it plays in an organization. Designed for those who are new to the field, the course covers HR basics through lectures, class discussions and a team exercise. You will learn the fundamentals of HR functions and specialties, including workforce planning, compensation and benefits, training, talent acquisition, employee relations, and the latest theories in human resources.

Learning Outcomes:

At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to:

  • Identify the key concepts, theories and processes of HR within a business environment
  • Describe the basic components of HR fundamentals
  • Identify the forces that contribute to the successful management of each area of HR covered in the course
  • Distinguish between advantages and disadvantages of various approaches to HRM in a business environment
  • Understand the value and importance of aligning HR strategies to business outcomes

    • Topics include:

    • Organizational development
    • Staffing
    • Company culture
    • Recruitment
    • Reductions in force
    • Conflict resolution
    • Laws and regulations

    Professional Credit:

    HRCI®---PHR®, SPHR® and GPHR® general recertification credit: 16.5 hours.

    Effective February 22, 2020, this course is valid for 16.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.

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    Sections Open for Enrollment:

    Open Sections and Schedule
    Start / End Date Units Cost Instructor
    09-02-2021 to 09-30-2021 1.5 $650

    Jill A Hosmer-Jolley

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    Schedule

    Date: Start Time: End Time: Meeting Type: Location:
    Thu, 09-02-2021 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Live-Online REMOTE
    Thu, 09-09-2021 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Live-Online REMOTE
    Thu, 09-16-2021 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Live-Online REMOTE
    Thu, 09-23-2021 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Live-Online REMOTE
    Thu, 09-30-2021 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Live-Online REMOTE

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    Anonymous Student

    It’s a very supportive program. The engagement within our class was great. We learned from the professors as well as our classmates.