Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CNGE-0007
Organization's ID:
GES419
Organization:
Cengage Group/ed2go
Location:
Online
Length:
150 hours (9 months)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Human Resources Management
Description

Objective:

This program will prepare learners for a career as a Human Resources professional. Additionally, you can prepare to take the aPHR, PHR, and SHRM-CP certification exams with HRCI (Human Resource Certification Institute) and SHRM (Society for Human Resources) as the certifying bodies.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Develop a broad understanding of human resources practices, especially in the areas of compensation and benefits, training, and staffing.
  • Understand OSHA rules governing employee health and safety.
  • Develop an understanding of leadership best practices in a variety of work environments that is ethical, legal, and effective.
  • Obtain the comprehensive knowledge needed to sit for the aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-SCP Certification Exams.
  • Develop a foundational knowledge of U.S. laws and regulations regarding employment practices, as well as an understanding of potential differences in employment practices outside of the United States.

General Topics:

  • Introduction to Human Resources
  • HR's Role in Strategy
  • Affirmative Action
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Making HR Decisions
  • Retention
  • Recruiting
  • Hiring
  • Training Programs
  • Creating a high performing workplace
  • Appraising and improving employee performance
  • Remote work
  • Workplace Communicating, Motivation and Digital Media: Compensation and Benefits
  • Employee Health and Safety
  • The Legal Environment
  • Employee Rights and Discipline
  • Investigations
  • Managing Labor Relations
  • Global Human Resources, Preparing for Certification Exams
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials