BH101 HR Foundations & Leadership

About This Course

This course provides a broad exploration of the HR discipline and examines the key competencies of an HR professional. Students will gain a “big picture” perspective of the HR structure and its alignment with organizational operations and goals; what different functional areas HR roles can cover; and how HR can play a key role in contributing to organizational success as a whole. The course will also delve into how success is measured by key metrics. In addition, students will integrate SHRM concerts related to Leadership & Navigation, Ethical Practice, and business alignment, strengthening their ability to lead within HR functions, uphold ethical standards, and align HR initiatives with broader organizational strategy.

*Course formerly named BH101: Management of Human Resources

Course Snapshot

Format	The course is delivered remotely, with a blend of virtual live sessions and self-paced activities.
Frequency	4 times per year (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall)
Length	One week with a 15-hour workload. Please check the schedule for live session dates and times.
Cost	$699

Course Schedule

Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management is a rapidly growing field that is playing an increasingly important role in helping companies cultivate a positive work culture, drive employee productivity, and achieve organizational goals. HR professionals are employed in a wide variety of industries and can develop their HR...

Human Resource Management

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, students will have gained the knowledge to:

Understand the philosophy, function and competitive advantage of the human resources discipline
Think strategically about HR structure & operational integration
Be familiar with core elements of the HR function (ex. strategy & planning, talent management, change management, conflict resolution, compensation & benefits, employment law, learning & development)
Understand HR staff roles & responsibilities (ex. generalists, specialists, business partners)
Evaluate HR metrics (ex. KPIs, balanced scorecard, employee satisfaction)

The Learning Environment

The course is delivered remotely, with a blend of synchronous and asynchronous activities. Virtual live sessions provide opportunities to engage with the instructor and other students in real-time and self-paced activities give students the chance to work through content on their own schedule.

How to Register

Courses in this Certificate Track

Enrolling in the full certificate program allows for more comprehensive learning in regard to the management of human resources.

Course Schedule

Courses may be taken individually and in any order unless otherwise noted. Five courses are required to complete the certificate. If pursuing the certificate, all courses in the certificate program must be completed within three years. Visit the program page for a recommended sequence.

Meet the Instructor

Allison Brown

Allison Brown, M.A., SHRM-SCP, GPHR is a leadership development, human capital, and global program management professional with over 20+ years of experience. She has facilitated collaborative decision making, empowered...

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