The Human Resources Management program prepares professionals to plan, direct, and coordinate the people‑focused operations that drive organizational performance. Learners develop the skills needed to recruit, interview, hire, train, and manage employees while serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership. The program also addresses legal and labor relations, conflict resolution, and organizational development, preparing participants for leadership roles in a high‑demand, high‑reward field and for the PHR® and SPHR® certification exams through HRCI.
Module 1: Foundations of Human Resources Management
Role of HR in modern organizations
Ethical and professional standards
Module 2: Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition
Recruiting strategies, interviewing, and employee selection
Onboarding and retention practices
Module 3: Employee Relations & Engagement
Performance management
Conflict resolution and employee relations
Module 4: Employment Law & Compliance
Labor and employment regulations
Risk management, investigations, and documentation
Module 5: Training, Development & Organizational Effectiveness
Learning and development strategies
Building high‑performance teams and culture
Module 6: Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards
Salary structures, benefits administration, and incentives
Module 7: Strategic HR & Leadership
HR as a strategic business partner
Collaboration with executives and cross‑functional teams
Module 8: Communication, Time Management & Professional Skills
Interpersonal communication
Prioritization, productivity, and leadership effectiveness
Module 9: Career Development & Certification Preparation
Job search and interview strategies
PHR® / SPHR® exam preparation and practice
Following completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
Apply best practices for recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and onboarding employees.
Serve as a strategic partner between leadership, employees, and external stakeholders.
Manage employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance improvement initiatives.
Navigate HR legal considerations, including compliance, employment law, and labor relations.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication and collaborative problem‑solving skills.
Implement time management, workforce planning, and organizational development strategies.
Prepare for and confidently sit for the HRCI PHR® and SPHR® certification exams, where eligible.
This program prepares participants to sit for the HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification exam. Eligibility to take the PHR exam is determined by HRCI and requires meeting the minimum education and experience criteria. For complete and current requirements, visit www.hrci.org.
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.