Human Resources Certificate – Non-Credit

Human Resources Certificate, Part I

This certificate will provide a general introduction to the fundamental functions of human resource management. The course will cover the laws affecting Equal Employment Opportunity such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Age Discrimination, Americans with Disability Act, and Immigration Reform Act, business ethics and corporate social responsibility. Other relevant topics include, Strategic planning, job analysis, job descriptions, and succession planning. The course will emphasize the selection and hiring process. The major areas addressed will be the development of recruitment and retention plans, interviewing, and reviewing resumes. In addition, training and development and conducting effective performance evaluations as well as setting performance objectives will be discussed in detail. By the end of the course, students will have a clear understanding of the basic fundamentals of human resource management.