SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate Course

The course covers six learning modules including:

 Module 1: Human Resource Management

Objective: Gain a clear understanding of the HR function.

• Roles and responsibilities
• How the profession has evolved
• Important steps and outcomes in the HR planning process

Module 2: Employment Law

Objective: Enhance your ability to apply key HR legislation. 

• Civil Rights Act
• EEOC, affirmative action and elements of the affirmative action plan
• Pregnancy, age and disability legislation
• Many other employee protection laws 

Module 3: Recruitment and Selection

Objective: Develop important skills for selecting employees.

• Recruiting methods and their effectiveness
• Key selection tools
• Adverse impact calculations
• Interview biases

Module 4: Compensation and Benefits

Objective: Learn the key elements of a total compensation system.

• Framework for base pay, incentives, differentials and increases
• Job analysis and documentation
• Methods for job evaluation
• Benefits commonly offered by employers

Module 5: Employee Development

Objective: Obtain an understanding of orientation, development and training.

• Training objectives
• Effective adult learning, both on-the-job and off-the-job
• Four levels of evaluation

Module 6: Performance Management

Objective: Discover the purpose and process for performance appraisals.

• Common appraisal methods and errors
• Legal concepts surrounding the disciplinary process
• Guideline for conducting disciplinary meetings 

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