Sharpen your fundamental HR skills to face today’s HR issues.
SHRM, the leading global HR professional organization, has developed the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course which provides an introductory overview of the human resource function. Whether you are new to HR or if HR is one of many roles you fulfill at your company, the program, offered in partnership with SHRM, through Penn State Berks and Penn State York, covers the key HR topics you need to know.
Who should take this course?
- New or junior HR practitioners who need to increase their knowledge base
- Small business owners or office managers who perform the HR function for their company
- Business managers who want to learn basic HR best practices to avoid costly litigation
- New or experienced managers interested in learning more about employee management skills
- Representative selling or supporting HR systems and services
- International HR personnel wishing to increase their knowledge of US HR practices
- Job seekers who are investigating HR as a new career option or want to have HR as a skill for the future
Essentials of Human Resources Course Content and Materials
The Participant’s Reference Book includes the printed content of the course. It addresses six key human resource management practices, compiled into one comprehensive course book for easy reference.
- Human Resource Management — Gain a clear understanding of the HR function.
- Employment Law — Enhance your ability to apply key HR legislation.
- Recruitment and Selection — Develop important skill for selecting employees.
- Compensation and Benefits — Learn the key elements of a total compensation system.
- Employee Development — Obtain an understanding of orientation, development, and training.
- Performance Management — Discover the purpose and process for performance evaluation.
Our condensed structured format and live instruction will keep you on track, providing real-world insights into HR while learning content. This course also allows you to network with other HR professionals. Finally, an online component offers Web based materials to reinforce classroom discussion.
Registration Information
Spring 2022
This class will be offered in partnership with Penn State Scranton.
- Dates: April 23, 28, 30, and May 5, 2022
- Time: Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (1/2 hr. lunch break)
- Delivery: Instructor-led videoconferencing via Zoom
Course Fee
- $549 includes materials.
Registration Deadline: April 8, 2022
Check with your employer to determine if you are eligible for employer tuition reimbursement.