This introductory course examines the critical human resource processes involved in selecting the right employees. Learners explore best practices for interviewing, candidate evaluation, and informed hiring decisions while addressing legal and ethical considerations, including nondiscrimination, reference and background checks, and employment testing.
Module 1: The Role of Staffing and Selection in HR Management
Module 2: Job Requirements and Selection Criteria
Module 3: Structured and Effective Interviewing
Module 4: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Hiring
Module 5: Candidate Evaluation Tools
Reference Checks
Background Checks
Employment Testing
Module 6: Making Fair and Compliant Hiring Decisions
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
Explain the importance of effective staffing and selection decisions
Conduct structured, job‑related interviews that elicit meaningful information
Develop effective interview questions while avoiding discriminatory inquiries
Evaluate candidates using reference checks, background checks, and employment testing
Apply human resource management best practices to hiring decisions
Support fair, consistent, and legally compliant employee selection processes
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.