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This human resources (HR) manager training will provide you with the essential knowledge needed to manage and lead others. You will prepare for a career in human resources by learning the foundational aspects of HR, including human resource laws, hiring disciplines, and labor relations.
Curriculum covers industry-recognized practices that align with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The management training portion is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs, featuring 12 modules on key topics like finance, negotiation, marketing, and employment law. It's ideal for anyone starting a business or considering an MBA.
By the end of this human resources manager course, you will also have mastered the skills you need to prepare to take the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam. You will also learn information useful for other certification exams, including SHRM's Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam and the HRCI's Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) exam.
Human resources managers are employed in nearly every industry, making this a great career field. They work in offices and typically work full-time during regular business hours, with some traveling to attend professional meetings or recruit employees, as required, depending on the role and/or organization.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for human resource managers is $140,030. Over 17,000 job openings are projected for these professionals each year on average through 2033.
What is a human resources manager?
Human resources managers are employed in nearly every industry, with job titles like employee relations manager, HR administration director (human resources administration director), human resources director (HR director), human resources manager (HR manager), and human resources operations manager. They work in offices, and most work full-time during regular business hours. Some travel to attend professional meetings or to recruit employees.
What does a human resources manager do?
Human resources managers plan, coordinate, and direct the administrative functions of an organization.
Does this course prepare you for a certification?
Yes. This course prepares you to sit for the Human Resource Certification Institute's aPHR and PHR exams and the Society for Human Resource Management's SHRM-CP exam. You will need experience in the human resources field before you are eligible to take the PHR exam, but not the aPHR or SHRM-CP exams. Please reference the course prerequisites section for more information.
You should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, be comfortable navigating the Internet and using email, and have an understanding of a word-processing program (such as Word). No HR experience is required to sit for the aPHR exam. You will need a high school diploma, but you don't need any additional education. Similarly, no HR experience or degree is required for the SHRM-CP exam; however, a basic working knowledge of HR practices and principles or a degree from a SHRM Academically Aligned program is recommended.
If you plan to take the PHR exam after completing the course, you will need one of the following:
Anna Smith
Anna Smith has worked in the field of human resources for 30 years and has taught at university level for over 20 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Spalding University, a master's degree in management from Webster University, and a Master Online Teaching certificate from the University of Illinois. She is also a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional. Her experience spans many areas of human resources including recruitment, labor relations, and affirmative action plans.
Ann Nevers
Ann Nevers holds a law degree and a master's in health law. She has work experience in employee management, hiring, training, and staff development. This includes motivating employees to work to their strengths, preparing new job descriptions, and looking for ways to improve workplace efficiency in a positive work environment.
Ann has used communication, problem-solving, and dispute resolution processes both formally and informally to effectively work through issues. In addition, she has experience both teaching and writing on a number of legal and workplace issues, including health care and employment law.
She is engaged in community volunteer activities, including prior work overseeing a women's organization with implementation and oversight of new volunteer roles, training, and leadership development. In addition, she has established a newsletter and newsletter team to support the efforts of a local non-profit organization.
Katrina McBride
Katrina McBride's career reflects extensive experience in organizational leadership, marketing strategies, and market development in multinational corporate environments. Her leadership abilities have been utilized to develop new programs and functional areas. In director-level positions for Nortel Networks, she led strategy for competitive intelligence, emerging markets, and lead generation. McBride holds an M.A. in organizational management and a B.S. in psychology.
Katherine Squires Pang
Katherine Squires Pang, J.D., LL.M., M.Ed has practiced law since 1983. She has served as an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Management at the University of Texas, Dallas, and has been an adjunct faculty member of many universities, including New York University and the University of California, Irvine. She received her B.A. in 1980 from Clark University, her J.D. from the University of Dayton Law School in 1982, her LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University Law School in 1983, and her M.Ed from the University of Texas in 2001.
Jerry L. Partridge
Jerry L. Partridge is a Certified Project Management Professional with experience as a project and program manager for a major retail organization. He is a certified instructor for IBM project management courses and hosts university seminars for project managers seeking certification. He has worked extensively with the Project Management Institute, previously leading a team that developed a practice standard for Earned Value Management Systems and volunteering as a subject matter expert for an update to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Partridge holds a Master of Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University.
Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.
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