Human resource issues impact every company in some way. That’s why it’s important for every manager to understand the fundamental issues surrounding HR today. The Essentials of HR Management course can help you face these fundamental issues.

SHRM, the leading global HR professional organization, has developed the SHRM Essentials of HR Management course that provides an introductory overview of the human resource function. Whether you are new to HR or if HR is one of many roles you fulfill at your company, this program, offered in partnership with SHRM, through Columbus State University, Continuing Education covers the key HR topics you need to know.

“This is must training for all new folks to the human resource function. Not only do you learn the fundamentals of HR but you also get to learn from your peers the challenges they face. Very good chance you’ll have a different perspective and understanding of the human resource function within your organization.” –Peter Frank, Director of Finance

Build a solid foundation in HR management skills.

By covering a breadth of practical HR topics, Essentials of HR Management provides the knowledge to perform daily tasks. Through this course you will also:

• Review key pieces of federal legislation on sexual harassment, age discrimination and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Gain insights into employee recruitment and selection while avoiding legal pitfalls.
• Enhance your skills related to total compensation systems, pay increases and incentives, and employee benefits.
• Increase your knowledge of employee orientation, on-boarding, professional development, and training.

Developed by leading HR experts, HR practitioners, and legal counsel, the SHRM Essentials of HR Management course covers introductory HR topics in a condensed, easy-to-understand format. The straightforward format ensures that HR concepts can be mastered and applied to real-life situations. In less than 20 hours of training time, you can cover the issues you need to reduce potentially costly lawsuits.

Along with classroom interaction with peers and the instructor, case study exercises threaded throughout the program provide opportunities to practice applying newly acquired HR skills during training prior to using them on the job.

Register online or call 706.507.8070 for more information.