Human Resources Manager

This human resources (HR) manager series will provide you with the essential knowledge you need to manage and lead others. Through this comprehensive human resources training program , you will prepare yourself for a career in HR, exploring the foundational aspects of the field, including HR laws, hiring disciplines, and labor relations, with practices aligned to Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

This human resources management course bundle equips you with both core HR expertise and broad business management skills. Topics your training will cover include an overview of key human resources practices, including recruitment, training, performance management, compensation strategy, and employment laws. In addition, curriculum reviews workplace safety (OSHA), business and tax considerations, and negotiation skills to help you manage people, ensure compliance, and make strategic HR decisions.

Upon completing this human resources course, you will be prepared to sit for the HRCI's Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) and Professional in Human Resources (PHR) exams and the SHRM Certified Professional (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. Note: Please refer to the course prerequisites section for more information.

Instructor(s):

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.

Deven Matthews

Deven Matthews is a tenured professor with over a decade of higher education experience and extensive expertise in course design, hybrid instruction, and applied learning. An accomplished author and curriculum developer, he specializes in translating complex management concepts into practical, skill-based learning. Deven is known for mentoring students and creating engaging, career-ready programs that bridge theory and real-world practice.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Office or equivalent (not included in enrollment).
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment into the Human Resources Professional course:

• PHR, PHRi and SPHR, SPHRi Human Resources Certification - Complete Study Guide, by Sandra M. Reed

The following digital textbook for the Human Resources Professional course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

• Human Resource Management, by Sean Valentine, Patricia Meglich, Robert L. Mathis, and John H. Jackson (eBook)

The following digital textbook for the Management Training course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

• Management, 15th Edition, by Richard Daft (eBook)