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SHRM's Essentials of HR Management Certificate Program

This program is a must for anyone in the business of managing people. Knowing the essentials can keep you and your company out of trouble, make you a better manager, improve workplace morale, help with performance management, and protect your company from needless litigation. 

Knowledge of the basic HR concepts covered in this program will help establish a foundation for implementing effective HR practices and policies within your organization.

Module 1: Human Resource Management (Understanding the HR Function)
Module 2: Employment Law (Application of Key HR Legislation)
Module 3: Recruitment and Selection (Employee Selection
Module 4: Compensation and Benefits (Elements of a Total Compensation System)
Module 5: Employee Development (Orientation, Development and Training)
Module 6: Performance Management (Purpose and Process for Performance Evaluation

More information about the modules

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In Partnership with SHRM (TM) Society for Human Resource Management

 


SHRM Essentials of HR Management
Dates Location Time Price Event Number Register Online
3/13-3/14/12 Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council
222 S. Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL		 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $625 – Standard
$575 – SHRM member/NIU alumni		 #12062 Select
6/14-6/15/12 NIU Hoffman Estates 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $625 – Standard
$575 – SHRM member/NIU alumni		 #12063 Select

Program Benefits

  • Understanding issues, laws, and procedures related to the employment process will help reduce risks of legal action to your organization.
  • A perfect course for managers who need to know basic HR concepts BEFORE disciplinary action is required and HR has to get involved as well as those who want an overview of areas outside their current specialty or are newcomers to the HR profession.
  • Participants receive 1.5 CEUs of continuing education credit.
  • The action oriented curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for networking, sharing “real-world” experiences, and applying what is learned in the workplace.

Continuing Education Units/Contact Hours
This program is HRCI pre-approved for 15 hours (1.5 CEUs) of general re-certification credit for PHR, SPHR and GPHR certified professionals.

Who Should Attend?
This two day course is ideal for small business owners, managers, and entry level HR professionals. Division/departmental supervisors with responsibility for interviewing and training employees, individuals seeking a career in HR, team leaders with supervisory accountabilities, individuals seeking higher management positions, staffing specialists, benefits coordinators, HR administrators, recruiters and payroll assistants will also benefit from participation in this program.

Register at least two weeks prior to start of course date to avoid $100 late registration charge. 
A shipping fee if applicable will be assessed upon registration.

Fees are inclusive of the SHRM Essentials of HR Management course materials, continental breakfast, lunch and break service. Participants will receive materials at the program.

Registrants paying by check should fill out and send in the Mail/Fax Registration Form.