The SHRM Essentials of Human Resources program provides an introductory overview of key HR topics and the fundamental issues surrounding HR to help you effectively approach the challenging issues and everyday situations that you face on the job.

Developed by SHRM, the world’s largest HR association and leading advocate for HR professionals, the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources is the first introductory level HR program to incorporate components of the SHRM BoCK and provide insight into the standards for knowledge, strategies and competencies required of effective HR professionals around the world. While this program doesn’t prepare you for the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification exam, it helps set the stage for those interested in pursuing certification.

Why Choose SHRM Essentials for Human Resources

SHRM Essentials of Human Resources provides foundational HR Knowledge  and incorporates components of the SHRM BoCK. It provides insights into the standards for knowledge, strategies and competencies required of effective HR professionals around the world.

SHRM Essentials is ideal for those who are:

• New to HR
• Small business owners
• Managers and professionals with HR responsibilities

Learning Objectives

This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to:

• Build a solid foundation in human resource management.
• Discuss key pieces of federal legislation that impact HR.
• Understand the role of the EEOC and its investigatory process.
• Improve your employee recruitment and selection process to help avoid legal pitfalls
• Understand the importance of effectively communicating base pay, incentive compensation, and benefits information to staff at all levels.
• Gain knowledge of employee orientation, onboarding, and training and development.
• Learn the process, methods and purpose of performance appraisals.

The HR profession is no longer just about what you know, but how you do your job. The SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®) credentials are the new standard for all HR professionals around the globe.

A regional talent director of North America at Mars Incorporated was quoted in the Washington Post’s “Guide to Graduate Education Fall 2015” as saying that at her company, “certification in HR programs from an organization such as the Society for Human Resources Management would bear more weight than an advanced degree.”

This SHRM-CP® / SHRM-SCP® certification preparation course is designed for individuals seeking credentials that HR professionals need.

Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credentials can:

• Increase your professional sureness
• Set you apart from your peers
• Enhance your knowledge of the best practices in HR management
• Result in greater credibility when seeking a new job
• Enrich your HR skills and competencies to succeed

COURSE GOALS / LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the BoCK (Body of Competency and knowledge) covered in the SHRM Learning System for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP. Because of this understanding, you will be better prepared to sit for the SHRM-CP or SHRMSCP exam.