DescriptionAn effective human resource management strategy is a valuable asset to any company, but those running small businesses often cannot justify designating a full-time HR professional to manage employee relations, compensation, policy-making, performance management, and employee appraisals.This suite of courses will teach you the basics of managing the benefits and policies that support an effective staff. What does an employer need to know about anti-discrimination regulations? What are the key aspects of pay policies? How can employers avoid the traps of the employee selection process? In this suite of courses, you will discover the answers to these and other important questions.OutlineEach 3 to 5 hour, self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that will engage you and structure your learning about human resource management.Upon successful completion, you can download a printable certificate of completion for this online course suite. The course has no textbooks or prerequisites.Duration6 monthsHours30AudienceThis course is designed for adult learners interested in gaining a basic understanding of human resource management.CertificationBy earning the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification you demonstrate a mastery of the technical and operational aspects of HR practices and U.S. laws and regulations. The professionally relevant credential is for the HR professional who focuses on program implementation, has a tactical/logistical orientation, is accountable to another HR professional within the organization and has responsibilities that focus on the HR department rather than the whole organization.InstructorThis course has a Mentor Expert helpdesk feature. Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying.RequirementsThis program does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.