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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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    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

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    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

    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

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