The SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management provides an overview of the human resource function and covers real-life HR issues and today's most vital and timely topics, including employment law, selecting qualified employees, compensation, orientation and training, and the employee performance process. If you're new to human resources or simply want to strengthen your employee management skills, SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management is for you. Knowledge of the essentials can make you a better manager, protect your company from needless litigation, and help advance your career. Offered in cooperation with the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), this cost-effective course covers real-life HR issues, including employment law, selecting qualified employees, compensation, the employee performance process and much more. You'll benefit from the shared experiences of your instructor and peers, learning techniques for handling HR challenges.

 The SHRM Advantage
SHRM is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management, with more than 210,000 members. SHRM educational programs are developed according to the highest quality standards and are continually updated to reflect changes in legislation and HR polices. 

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for junior-level human resources practitioners or others involved with hiring; managing employees also benefit from the course. These are typical job titles of participants who have completed the program:

HR specialist	Administrative assistant	Trainer
HR generalist	Executive assistant	Recruiter
Office manager	HR administrator	Manager
Staffing specialist	Small Business Owner	Supervisor

Program Topics
This course provides important knowledge and skills you can use immediately in your day-to-day job:

1. Human Resource Management

· Roles and responsibilities

· Important steps and outcomes in the HR planning process

2. Employment Law

Enhance your ability to apply key HR legislation.

· Civil Rights Act

· EEOC; Affirmative Action; elements of the affirmative action plan

· Pregnancy, Age and Disability legislation

· Many other employee protection laws

3. Recruitment and Selection

Gain important skills for selecting employees.  

· Recruiting methods and their effectiveness

· Key selection tools

· Adverse impact calculations

· Interview biases

4. Compensation and Benefits

Learn the key elements of a total compensation system.

· Framework for base pay, incentives, differentials and increases

· Job analysis and documentation

· Methods for job evaluation

· Benefits commonly offered by employers

5. Employee Development

Gain an understanding of orientation, development and training.  

· Effective adult learning, both on-the-job and off-the-job

· Four levels of evaluation

6. Performance Management

Discover the purpose and process for performance appraisals.

· Common appraisal methods and errors 

· Legal concepts surrounding the disciplinary process

· Guideline for conducting disciplinary meetings

Course Schedule

Spring / Summer 2010

This course will next be offered in Fall 2010. Please check back later for the Fall 2010 schedule.
 

Fall 2010

Instructor Profile

Instructor/s for the upcoming courses will be announced soon. Catholic University uses instructors that possess both solid academic credentials and practical HR experience.

Cost/Fees

Non-Credit: $595 (includes the SHRM^® Essentials of HRM course materials)

Refund Policy

Registrants who cancel in writing at least three business days before the start of the course may receive a full refund. A substitute may attend if we receive notification at least one business day before the start of the program. If The Catholic University of America cancels the course, a full refund will be given. CUA's Metropolitan School of Professional Studies reserves the right to substitute instructors, change the day a program meets, or cancel programs due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events.

Location/Parking

Most classes are offered on the Catholic University campus. Directions, and a map of the campus, are available at http://admissions.cua.edu/undergrad/visiting/. The campus is adjacent to a Metrorail stop (Brookland-CUA / Red line). If you prefer to drive, you will need to obtain a parking permit. Information on parking will be included in a confirmation e-mail.

Registration Form

To register by fax, send your completed application/registration form to (202) 319-6032. As the course approaches, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with information regarding course materials, parking, paying for the class, etc.

To register by mail, complete the application/registration form and send it with a check made payable to The Catholic University of America.

Mail to:

SHRM Program (Pangborn 334)
Metropolitan School of Professional Studies
The Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Avenue, N.E.
Washington, DC 20064
 

Please list only one person per registration form and allow adequate time before the start of the course for us to process your registration. Confirmation will be e-mailed to you upon final processing of your registration. (Confirmations are not sent upon receipt - only after the registration has been processed.)