Human Resource Management Certification

Course details

This course is an introduction to the human resource management (HRM) function and related elements and activities to examine the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today's organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, development, appraisal, retention, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and current issues such as diversity training, and the rising cost of benefits are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on the modern day importance of HRM at the corporate level as well as the view of HRM from the perception of both management and subordinate employees.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

1. Define the roles and activities of a company's human resource management function.
2. Discuss how to strategically plan for the human resources needed to meet organizational goals and objectives.
3. Define the process of job analysis and discuss its importance as a foundation for human resource management practice.
4. Compare and contrast methods used for selection and placement of human resources.
5. Describe the steps required to analyze, develop, implement, and evaluate an employee training program.
6. Identify and explain the issues involved in establishing compensation systems.
7. Identify how new technology, such as social networking, is influencing human resource management.
8. Discuss what companies should do to compete in the global marketplace.