PSC163 - Introduction to Human Resource Management
Course Description
All managers should understand key concepts of human resources functions and processes. In this introductory-level course, learn about aspects of HR management including recruiting, screening, interviewing, training, appraising, disciplining, rewarding and developing employees. Drawing from Harvard Business School professor D. Quinn Mills' book, Principles of Human Resource Management, the content applies to business and nonprofit enterprises.
Learner Outcomes
After completing this course, you'll be able to:
- Recognize and identify the key roles and responsibilities of the human resource management function
- Assess your attitude and your organization's attitude toward human resource management
- Recognize and define HRM's strategic contribution to an organization
- Recognize and define human resources terms
- Differentiate between the day-to-day functions of the HR department and the broader concepts of human resource management
- Recognize the relationship and partnership that exist between an organization's HR Department and its line managers and identify the key responsibilities of each
- Differentiate between the structure and reporting relationships of a centralized and decentralized human resources function
- List and identify the five areas of HRM Planning
- List the three roles that an HR department must fulfill to maintain the ethical standards of an organization
- Identify the key global issues and business practices that impact HRM
Upon completion of the course, learners may be eligible for:
- IACET CEUs: 0.3 (Contact Hours: 3 hours)
- ATD CI Credits: 3
- HRCI Credits: 3
- SHRM PDCs: 3
- PMI PDUs: 3
- Ways of Working PDUs: 0.5
- Power Skills PDUs: 0.5
- Business Acumen PDUs: 2
Please Note:
Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.
Notes
This course is offered through our curriculum partner, MindEdge, Inc. MindEdge was founded in 1998 by Harvard and MIT educators with a mission to improve the way the world learns. Since then, more than three million learners have participated in MindEdge programs.
Registered students will receive individualized communication with further instructions to help you prepare for class.