The Essentials of Human Resource Management program is designed for . . .

Entry-level HR professionals, those exploring HR as a career field, and supervisors who have HR responsibilities. It is also appropriate for HR professionals, such as staffing specialists, whose experience has been in a single functional area. Perfect for small business owners that want to protect themselves from needless litigation.  This program is a solid, introductory-level course in human resource management that enhances participants' knowledge, deepens their understanding of human resources and offers them the opportunity for career advancement, including the chance to earn continuing education units-all while limiting your company's potential exposure to HR related lawsuits!

Call Extended University today at 805-437-2748 or e-mail exed@csuci.edu to register or obtain additional information!

 Learning Topics

Module 1: Essentials of Human Resource Management This module answers the question "What is human resource management?" It explains the key HR roles and responsibilities and details the planning process that is at the center of HR efforts.

Module 2: Employment Law in Your Workplace Being aware of legal issues and ensuring compliance throughout the organization is a significant responsibility. This module explains the key pieces of legislation with which an organization must comply.

Module 3: Effective Recruitment and Selection Techniques Staffing an organization with qualified employees who can achieve strategic goals and objectives is important to every manager in an organization. This module examines several important aspects of staffing and focuses on how to make the best match between the job and the person.

Module 4: Basics of Compensation This module discusses key aspects of a total compensation system, maps out the process for developing pay structures, and describes the common types of pay increases.

Module 5: Orienting and Training Your Employees This module discusses the purpose of employee orientation, training and development. It provides a perspective on how adults learn while considering several methods of training and gives you insight into determining whether training is successful.

Module 6: Ensuring Quality Performance Performance management encompasses processes used to identify, encourage, measure, evaluate, improve, and reward employee performance. Performance appraisal is the focus of this module. The module discusses the purpose of performance appraisals and maps out the appraisal process. It introduces you to various appraisal methods and lays out the steps to follow when disciplinary action becomes necessary.

Who Should Attend?

• Entry-level human resource professionals 

• Divisional or departmental supervisors who have the responsibility for interviewing and training employees Individuals seeking a career in human resources 

• Team leaders with supervisory accountabilities 

• Employees with management responsibilities Individuals seeking higher management positions 

• Staffing specialists 

• Benefits coordinators 

• HR administrators 

• Recruiters 

• Payroll assistants

Program Benefits

• Develops a common dictionary of HR terms for the entire organization 

• Offers professional development for divisional or departmental supervisors to ensure HR compliance 

• Promotes a consistent understanding of the HR function to non-HR management.

 At the conclusion of this course, each participant will receive a Certificate of Completion.