SHRM Essentials of Human Resources

This course provides foundational knowledge necessary to help organizations reduce costs, avoid potential lawsuits, and improve the ability to handle challenging HR issues. Ideal for those just starting out in the HR profession, planning to make a career change into an HR position, or performing HR duties as a part of a non-HR job

Human resources incorporates a number of interrelated job functions with a primary mission of recruiting, selecting, and retaining qualified employees who will assist the organization in achieving its goals and objectives. In this course, you will gain the foundational knowledge necessary to help your organization reduce costs, avoid potential lawsuits, and improve your ability to handle challenging HR issues. This course is ideal if you are just starting out in the HR profession, planning to make a career change into an HR position, or performing HR duties as a part of a non-HR job. Recently updated content reflects changes in legislation and provides an overview of HR roles and responsibilities. Books are required but not a part of the cost of the class.