SHRM Essentials of Human Resources Management

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.

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 appraisal

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.

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Ideal 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.
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Program Courses

  • Employment Law in Your Workplace
  • Effective Recruitment and Selection Techniques
  • Basics of Compensation and Benefits
  • Orienting and Training Employees
  • Ensuring Quality Performance

Faculty

Robert Garcia, GPHR 
Executive & Professional Education
Florida International University

Education
MBA, Florida International University
BS, Business and Management, Nova Southeastern University
SPHR and GPHR, HR Certification Institute

Professional Activities

Robert is the Director of Florida International University's Office of Executive & Professional Education, responsible for development, promotion, and delivery of non-degree educational programs within the College of Business Administration to individuals, corporations and government agencies throughout South Florida and Latin America. He has been a faculty member at Barry University, the University of Miami, and Nova Southeastern University. Robert is a member of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and Founder of the Latin American HR Forum. He is a board member of the Greater Miami Society for Human Resource Management, the International Kids Fund and the Latin Quarter Development Council.

Roberta Kressel, SPHR

Roberta Kressel is currently the EVP, Human Resources at BankUnited, a position she has held since January 2003. In that role she is responsible for establishing the strategic direction and administrative oversight for all people oriented activities within the organization including, recruiting, staffing, on-boarding, training and development, employee relations, affirmative action programs, compensation and incentives, payroll and benefits. BankUnited employs 1200 people with 85 branch offices in Florida and mortgage loan officers in various states.

She is a past President of the Greater Miami Society for Human Resources, is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce where she also serves as Chairperson of the Education Committee and is the liaison from the Chamber to the Miami Dade County Public School Ethics Advisory Committee. Roberta has also been involved with United Way in a variety of leadership roles and is currently a member of the Finance Committee.

Roberta received her Bachelors degree in Education from the University of Florida and has a Masters in Counseling from Florida International University.

Kristofer Cooper, SPHR

Kristofer brings over 20 years of progressive HR and learning experiences from Fortune 500 organizations. Most recently, Kristofer led the Recruitment and Talent Management functions at Burger King Corporation. In this role, he held global human resources accountability for management development, succession planning, core skills development, diversity management, executive feedback/coaching as well as staffing, leadership, and executive learning. He supported global growth for Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific. As a high potential, he took on an expat assignment for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa division. In this role, he integrated and built an HR function. He also co-led the team to move the European headquarters to Zug, Switzerland which positioned the organization for substantial tax savings. He designed and recommended a shared-service center for HR transactions. Kristofer also built and led the Human Resources infrastructure for the Merger and Acquisition process which enabled the organization to bring over $ 300 million and 250 restaurants into the portfolio.

He has been a member of Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) and Human Resources Planning Society (HRPS). He has given numerous presentations on strategic planning, human resources, and economics. He is certified in numerous coaching, instructional design, and strategic planning tools.

Kristofer obtained a Masters in Business Administration from Capital University in 1996. He also graduated with honors from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Schedule

Available as a Customized Program. For information about customizing an Executive & Professional Education program, please click here or contact us at 305-348-4217 or at epe@fiu.edu.

 

Tuition

The program fee is $595, which includes tuition and instructional materials. This fee is subject to change and is payable in advance.

Location

Classes are held at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus, located at 11200 S.W. 8th Street, Miami. This location is convenient and easily accessible from the Florida Turnpike and the S.W. 8th Street Exit. Directions

Register

Available as a Customized Program. For information about customizing an Executive & Professional Education program, please click here or contact us at 305-348-4217 or at epe@fiu.edu.

Class size is limited. We encourage you to register early to reserve your place in the class.

By telephone
Please call our office at 305-348-4217, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and we will take your registration and payment information. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover Card.

In person
Come to the Office of Professional and Executive Education, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and we can process your application. Our location is College of Business Administration, 11200 S.W. 8th Street, CBC 223, Miami, Florida 33199-0001.

Once you have registered, you will receive an email confirming your place in the program.

Registration and Withdrawal Policies

Payment Policy: Program fees are due in full upon acceptance into the program.

Substitution Policy: Qualified substitutes for participants can be accommodated with advance written notice.

Withdrawal Policy: Due to costs associated with establishing, holding, and replacing participant slots, the following guidelines will be implemented:

  • 1 week prior the program: the participant will be charged 50% of the program fee.
  • 2 - 4 weeks prior the program: the participant will be charged 25% of the program fee.
  • The remainder of the above mentioned will be transferred to another program upon receipt of written notice.

Note: Florida International University reserves the right to change, without notice, any statement in this bulletin concerning, but not limited to, curricula, courses, faculty, tuition, fees, policies and rules. If course or curriculum changes take place after you begin the program, we will make every effort to implement the changes in your best interest.