SHRM

Is an Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate for Me?

This is an intensive human resource certificate workshop you can put to work today! This exciting and informative workshop is designed for everyone interested in getting into human resource management and all managers and supervisors that are responsible for the human resource operations at their organization. Southwestern College offers this two-day program in cooperation with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Knowledge gained from the Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate will:

  • Provide foundational knowledge of human resource management issues to those new to the field
  • Improve your performance as a manager or supervisor
  • Increase employee morale and satisfaction
  • Help to retain and attract the top talent
  • Improve the performance of all employees
  • Protect your company from needless litigation
  • Make you a better more valuable asset for any aggressive employer in the workplace

Courses

The program consists of six modules delivered in a two-day program:
Module 1: Essentials of Human Resource Management

Module 2: Employment Law in Your Workplace

Module 3: Effective Recruitment and Selection Techniques

Module 4: Basics of Compensation

Module 5: Orienting and Training Your Employees

Module 6: Ensuring Quality Performance

Course Descriptions

Module 1: Essentials of Human Resource Management

  • Define human resource management.
  • Define the key characteristics of a profession.
  • Explain the roles and responsibilities of human resource professionals.
  • Discuss changes in the structure and nature of the HR profession.
  • Identify the key outcomes of the HR planning process.
  • Describe each step in the HR planning process.
  • Understand the internal and external influences that affect HR management.

Module 2: Employment Law in Your Workplace

  • Explain the key provisions of legislation that affects HR activities.
  • Explain the role of the EEOC and how it conducts investigations.
  • Describe the purpose and elements of an affirmative action plan.

Module 3: Effective Recruitment and Selection Techniques

  • Evaluate recruiting methods and their effectiveness.
  • Explain the selection process and identify key selection tools.
  • Explain adverse impact and perform adverse impact calculations.
  • Recognize biases in the interview process and how to eliminate them.

Module 4: Basics of Compensation

  • Explain the basic elements of a total compensation system.
  • Provide a basic framework for base pay, incentives, and differentials.
  • Explain the common types of pay increases.
  • Distinguish between job analysis and documentation and the role each plays in compensation.
  • Describe the purpose of job evaluation and the methods used.
  • Provide an overview of benefits commonly offered by employers.

Module 5: Orienting and Training Your Employees

  • Explain the purposes of orientation, development, and training.
  • Explain the characteristics that lead to effective adult learning.
  • Describe the role of training objectives.
  • Explain the various types of on-the-job and off-the-job training.
  • Explain the four levels of evaluation.

Module 6: Ensuring Quality Performance

  • Describe the purpose and process of performance appraisal.
  • Identify common performance appraisal methods and their uses.
  • Describe common appraisal errors.
  • Explain the disciplinary process and the legal concepts that affect it.
  • Explain the key guidelines for conducting a disciplinary meeting.

Admission Requirements

Anyone interested in completing the Certificate in Essential of Human Resources Management may complete a Southwestern College Application for Admission. There are no prerequisites for the Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate. The six modules comprising the Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate can be completed in two consecutive Saturday sessions.

Individuals completing the Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate at Southwestern College may apply the 1.5-credit hours earned toward a bachelor of science degree offered by Southwestern College. Credit hours may also be transferred to other institutions.

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The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) program offered by Southwestern College is an intensive human resource certificate workshop you can put to work today!