Microcredential

Essentials of Human Resources

Not in HR? It doesn't matter. It's vital to understand the basic principles to effectively interact with employees. Learn them in this course.

$224

Total: Course cost

3.5 hours to complete

Duration

Online - self-paced
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Overview

In this course, you will learn the basic principles of human resources management. Topics covered include recruitment and selection, compensation, orientation and training, performance evaluation, and legal compliance. You will learn how human resources management helps an organization to meet its strategic goals and objectives. By understanding effective principles and practices of human resources, you will be able to lead more effectively in your workplace. Note: This course is not facilitated by an instructor, therefore no one is monitoring activity in the course. If you have a question or need help as you progress, please refer to the help section within the course.

About this course

Students will learn about the principles of effective human resources management. Real-world cases illustrate the importance of these principles and what they look like in practice.

  • Purpose of Human Resource Management
  • Laws Affecting Human Resource Practices
  • Recruiting and Selecting Qualified Job Applicants
  • Employee Orientation and Training
  • Employee Development and Performance Evaluations
  • Employee Compensation, Incentive, and Benefits Strategies
  • Employee Separation and Termination
  • Current Trends and Challenges in HR Management

Certificate program

This course is a part of the following certificate program:

Human Resources Training and Development
Human Resources Training and Development
$749

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