Language: English
Short Description: Individuals trained and certified in the field of Human Resources are qualified to flourish in a wide range of employment positions. HR professionals can pursue a variety of careers such as Manager, Specialist, Executive, Consultant, Training & Development Manager, and International Specialist. HR professionals are qualified to handle such tasks as employee management, communications and disputes, benefits programs managements, navigating government regulations, and creating policies for measuring employee performance.
Students who complete this course will both develop mastery over human resource principles and experience real world scenarios commonly faced by HR professionals. The course will cover HR decision making, employee relations, safety and security, and strategies to cultivate a positive work culture, in addition to the history of the profession as well as important legal aspects. Students who complete the course will receive an exam voucher for the HR Certification Institute's Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) certification exam - a certification that does not require previous work experience!
** Maintenance of the aPHR certification requires earning 45 re-certification credits over a three-year time span. Many of our professional enrichment courses offer aPHR re-certification credits, so feel free to checkout our catalog or contact a representative to receive a list of eligible courses.
** A special benefit offered to our program alumni is discounted pricing on all our eligible HRCI re-certification courses!**
Instructor Description: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success!
Certification: Fast track your career in human resource management with the Associate Professional in Human Resources™ (aPHR™) from HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). The aPHR is the first-ever HR certification for professionals who are just beginning their HR career journey. There is no better way to demonstrate HR knowledge and strong commitment to the profession. To be eligible for the aPHR you must have a high school diploma or global equivalent. No HR experience is required since this is a knowledge-based credential.
Your aPHR certification is valid for three years after testing. To maintain your aPHR credential, you must earn 45 re-certification credits over a three-year time span or retake the exam.
Many of our professional enrichment courses offer aPHR re-certification credits so feel free to checkout our catalog or contact our team to receive a list of eligible courses.
**A special benefit offered to our program alumni is discounted pricing on all of our HRCI re-certification courses!**
Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
Requirements
This program includes a brand-new laptop!!
Included in this program are the following textbooks:
HR Certification Institute''s (HRCI) HRBoK (Human Resource Body of Knowledge)
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Lesson 1
Human Resource Management Module 1
The Nature of Human Resource Management
• Contemporary Human Resource Management
• Evolution of the Human Resource Function
• Origins of the Human Resource Function
• Personnel Management
• Human Resource Management in the Electronic Age
• Goals of Human Resource Management
• The Setting for Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Managers
Human Resource Management Module 2
The Legal Environment
• The Legal Context of Human Resource Management
• The Regulatory Environment of Human Resource Management
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Discrimination
• Protected Classes in the Workforce
• Sexual Harassment at Work
• Other Areas of Human Resource Regulation
• Evaluating Legal Compliance
Human Resource Management Module 3
The Global Environment
• The Growth of International Business
• Global Issues in International Human Resource Management
• Understanding the Cultural Environment
• The Human Resource Function in International Business
• Domestic Issues in International Human Resource Management
• Managing International Transfers and Assignments
• International Labor Relations
Human Resource Management Module 4
The Competitive Environment
• Competitive Environment for Human Resource Management
• Strategic Perspective
• The Influence of Organizational Purpose and Mission
• Role of Corporate Governance
• Corporate, Business, and Functional Strategies
• The Impact of Organizational Design
• Human Resource Strategy Formulation
• Interpersonal Processes and Strategy Implementation
• Evaluating the Human Resource Function in Organizations
Human Resource Management Module 5
Information for Making Human Resource Decisions
• Human Resource Planning as a Source of Information
• Forecasting the Supply of Human Resources
• Implications of a Growth Strategy
• Implications of a Stability Strategy
• Implications of a Reduction Strategy
• Strategy as a Source of Information
• Economic Conditions as a Source of Information
• Unemployment Rates
• Job Analysis as a Source of Information
• The Job-Analysis Process
Human Resource Management Module 6
Human Resource Decision Making in Organizations
• Ethics and Human Resource Management
• Rightsizing the Organizations
• Dealing with Increased Demand for Employees
• Strategies for Layoffs
• Progressive Discipline
• Employee Retention
• Managing Terminations and Retention
• Managing Voluntary Turnover
• Managing Human Resources during Mergers and Acquisitions
Human Resource Management Module 7
Recruiting, Selecting, Training, and Developing Employees
• Recruiting Employees
• Internal Recruiting
• External Recruiting
• Internships
• The Selection Process
• Popular Selection Techniques
• Employment Tests
• The Selection Decision
• Training and Development
Human Resource Management Module 8
Managing a New and Diverse Workforce
• The Nature of Workforce Diversity
• Dimensions of Diversity
• The Impact of Diversity on Organizations
• Diversity and Social Change
• The Multicultural Organization
• Managing Diversity in Organizations
• Managing Knowledge Workers
• Human Resource Management and Social Issues
Human Resource Management Module 9
Compensation and Benefits
• Developing a Compensation Strategy
• Determining What to Pay
• Wage and Salary Administration
• The Nature of Benefits Programs
• Mandated Benefits
• Nonmandated Benefits
• Contemporary Issues in Compensation and Benefits
Human Resource Management Module 10
Performance Appraisal and Career Management
• Why Organizations Conduct Performance Appraisals
• The Performance-Appraisal Process
• Methods for Appraising Performance
• Other Issues in Performance Appraisal
• The Nature of Careers
• Human Resource Management and Career Management
• Career-Development Issues and Challenges
Human Resource Management Module 11
Managing Labor Relations
• The Role of Labor Unions in Organizations
• Trends in Unionization
• Historical Development of Unions
• The Unionization Process
• The Collective-Bargaining Process
• Negotiating Labor Agreements
• Resolving Impasses
• Labor Unions in the 21st Century
Human Resource Management Module 12
Safety, Health, Well-Being, and Security
• Employee Safety and Health
• Common Workplace Hazards and Threats
• OSHA
• The Physical Environment
• Stress and Stress Management at Work
• Workplace Security
Human Resource Management Module 13
Motivation at Work
• A Basic Model of Performance
• Motivation and Needs
• Process Theories of Motivation
• Reinforcement Theory
• Expectancy Theory
• Equity Theory
• An Integrative Model of Motivation
• Related Theories and Perspectives on Motivation
Human Resource Management Module 14
Managing and Enhancing Performance: The Big Picture
• Enhancing Performance at Different Levels
• Alternative Work Arrangements
• Alternative Work Sites
• Incentives and Performance Based Rewards
• Performance Management and Feedback
• Evaluating Performance Enhancement Programs
• HR in the Headlines
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