Ideal for those with less than three years of experience in human resources, as well as for more experienced professionals seeking a refresher, this self-paced program provides an overview of areas vital to human resource management. Topics include global HR, employee benefits, and legal factors such as Equal Employment Opportunity. The course also addresses staffing needs, assessments, and solutions including recruiting, training and motivating employees, as well as how to resolve performance issues.
Who Will Benefit
Human resource professionals with 0-3 years of HR experience. Perfect for those interested in beginning a career in HR. This program also provides experienced HR professionals with a refresher on current trends impacting the industry.
General Information/Custom Programs: FIU Business Executive Education can create custom training programs specific to the needs of your organization. Please connect with us by submitting the inquiry form below or contact us 305.348.4217 or fiuExecEd@fiu.edu.

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Schedule & Registration
Jan. 21 - Apr. 1, 2023
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Your program fee includes:
- Digital Access to Educational Materials
- Digital Access to Instructional Resources
- Optional, one office hour with expert guide
- Florida International University Certificate of Completion
Week | Estimated Time Commitment | Topic(s) |
---|---|---|
Week 1 | 4 to 5 hours | HR Organizations |
Week 2 | 2 to 3 hours | Equal Employment Opportunity |
Week 3 | 4 to 5 hours | Workforce Jobs Analysis |
Week 4 | 4 to 5 hours | Recruiting High-Quality Talent |
Week 5 | 4 to 5 hours | Training Human Resources |
Week 6 | 2 to 3 hours | Performance Management |
Week 7 | 2 to 3 hours | Total Rewards & Compensation |
Week 8 | 2 to 3 hours | Managing Employee Benefits |
Week 9 | 4 to 5 hours | Risk Management & Worker Protection |
Week 10 | 4 to 5 hours | Union/Management Relations |
Approximately 42 hours of course work with up to four months to complete the program
Topics
Here’s the key topics you’ll cover during your program:
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- HR Management in Organizations
- Strategic HR Management and Planning
- Workers, Jobs, and Job Analysis
- Human Resource Planning and Retention
- Recruiting and Labor Markets
- Selecting Human Resources
- Training Human Resources
- Talent Management
- Performance Management and Appraisal
- Total Rewards and Compensation
- Managing Employee Benefits
- Risk Management and Worker Protection
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- Union/Management Relations
- Global Human Resources
Program Faculty & Experts
Robert Garcia
MBA ACC CAE SHRM-SCP SPHR GPHR PHRi SPHRi
Financial Assistance & Discounts
FIU Executive Education programs are designed to enhance your management skills and boost your career success. Because our certificate programs are non-credit and do not lead to a degree, they do not qualify for traditional student financial aid. However, financial assistance is available in a variety of methods:
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Contact Information
Executive Education
11200 SW 8th Street, MANGO 360
Miami, Fl 33199
Office: 305.348.4217
Email: fiuExecEd@fiu.edu

All Programs for Individuals
FIU Executive Education programs for individuals are delivered virtually by an instructor on evenings and weekends. The short programs, in such areas as human resources, project management, Lean Six Sigma, finance and more, can also be taken fully online at your own pace.