Human Resource Management - Course | UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

Two puzzle pieces shaped of crowd of people — Human Resource Management | HRMT.X400

Human resource management is a rapidly evolving profession. This seminar provides an exploration of modern HR and the role it plays in an organization. Designed for those who are new to the field, the course covers HR basics through lectures, class discussions and a team exercise. You will learn the fundamentals of HR functions and specialties, including workforce planning, compensation and benefits, training, talent acquisition, employee relations, and the latest theories in human resources.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to

Identify the key concepts, theories and processes of HR within a business environment

Describe how to apply HR fundamentals for an organization

Recognize the specialties within Human Resources and their impact on the HR function and business

Identify the actions that contribute to the successful management of each area of HR covered in the course

Distinguish between advantages and disadvantages of various approaches to HRM in a business environment

Understand the value and importance of aligning HR strategies to business outcomes

Topics Include

Organizational development

Company culture

Recruitment

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Laws and regulations

Professional Credit

SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® 16.5 PDCs.

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This course is related to the following programs:

Certificate Program in Business Administration

Certificate Program in Human Resource Management

Sections Open for Enrollment:

Open Sections and Schedule
Start / End Date	Quarter Units	Cost	Instructor
01-08-2025 to 02-05-2025	1.5	$650	Kris Hamner	Schedule	Enroll

Final Date To Enroll: 01-08-2025

Schedule

Date:	Start Time:	End Time:	Meeting Type:	Location:
Wed, 01-08-2025	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Flexible	SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 01-15-2025	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Flexible	SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 01-22-2025	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Flexible	SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 01-29-2025	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Flexible	SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 02-05-2025	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Flexible	SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

Open Sections and Schedule
Start / End Date	Quarter Units	Cost	Instructor
04-04-2025 to 05-09-2025	1.5	$650	Kris Hamner	Schedule	Enroll

Final Date To Enroll: 04-04-2025

Schedule

Date:	Start Time:	End Time:	Meeting Type:	Location:
Fri, 04-04-2025	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Flexible	SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 04-11-2025	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Flexible	SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 04-18-2025	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Flexible	SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 04-25-2025	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Flexible	SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 05-02-2025	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Flexible	SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 05-09-2025	6:00 p.m.	9:00 p.m.	Flexible	SANTA CLARA / REMOTE

What students are saying

"It’s a very supportive program. The engagement within our class was great. We learned from the professors as well as our classmates."
— Renuka Adnane, MSOD PHR SHRM-CP International Student Human Resources Business Partner

Program: Human Resource Management

Course: Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management | HRMT.X400

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What students are saying

"It’s a very supportive program. The engagement within our class was great. We learned from the professors as well as our classmates." — Renuka Adnane, MSOD PHR SHRM-CP International Student Human Resources Business Partner

"It’s a very supportive program. The engagement within our class was great. We learned from the professors as well as our classmates."
— Renuka Adnane, MSOD PHR SHRM-CP International Student Human Resources Business Partner