Increase Your HR Knowledge and Effectiveness
The SHRM Essentials of Human Resources Management Certificate program is a core course offering a complete overview of human resources issues and responsibilities including: employment law, recruiting and hiring, compensation, orientation and training, and performance management. Participants not only explore these broad topics but also learn how to apply best practices to daily HR operations.
This program was developed with input from top HR experts by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the leading professional organization. No other HR fundamentals program offers more relevant content or this degree of quality assurance.
Program Highlights
The Essentials of Human Resources Management program focuses on delivering critical knowledge needed by HR practitioners to handle the dynamic challenges that arise in today’s organizations. Particular attention is paid to the evolving demands on HR staff to maintain a productive work force and comply with new employment laws and regulations.
Participants receive practical tools and information on the following subjects:
- Key federal legislation on sexual harassment, age discrimination and the Family and Medical Leave Act
- The role of the EEOC and its investigation process
- Employee recruitment and selection and common legal pitfalls
- The importance of effective communications regarding base pay, incentive compensation and benefits information to staff at all levels
- Employee orientation, development, and training
- The process, methods and purpose of performance appraisals
Unique Features
This powerful program was developed under an exclusive partnership arrangement between FIU and the SHRM with input from leading HR experts, HR practitioners and legal counsel. The course content is highly focused and relevant. With the strong reputations of both SHRM and FIU behind this certificate, you will gain a valuable credential to advance your HR career.
Participants
While this course is primarily designed for new HR practitioners, anyone with supervisory responsibilities can benefit as well. This course can provide exceptional benefits to:
- New and entry-level HR practitioners who need to increase their knowledge base
- New or experienced people managers interested in improving their employee management skills
- Representatives who sell or support HR systems and services
- Business managers who want to avoid potential litigation through the application of HR best practices
- International HR personnel who wish to increase their knowledge of U.S. HR practices.
