SHRM Essentials of HR (Self-Guided Online)

You'll learn techniques for handling HR challenges through interactive case studies designed to make you feel comfortable dealing with HR issues. You'll also receive the SHRM® Essentials of HR Management Certificate Program manual consisting of six modules, glossary, and index as well as the Participant's Activities Book. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Completion from George Mason University and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for completing this course. 

Benefits for employees: 

Through the SHRM Essentials of HR Management course, participants can:

• Attain knowledge and practical HR skills to effectively approach challenging HR issues. 
• Gain expertise in areas of HR management that are broader than the normal scope of your job.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest laws and regulations.
• Increase your on-the-job confidence.
• Utilize the course materials as one comprehensive source of HR information.
• Earn a certificate upon completion.

Benefits for companies: 

The SHRM Essentials of HR Management course can help companies increase HR knowledge that is critical to overall business success. This program:

• Reduces company's risk of potential high-cost litigation. 
• Promotes a consistent understanding of the HR function to non-HR management. 
• Offers professional development for divisional or departmental supervisors to ensure HR compliance.
• Develops a common dictionary of HR terms for the entire organization.
• Enhances the importance of the HR function within your company.

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Course Materials

SHRM ESSENTIALS OF HR MANAGEMENT - Book updated with the latest HR developments, the SHRM Essentials of HR Management program combines print materials with online study tools to provide a blended learning experience. 

Print Materials 

Each SHRM Essentials of HR Management course participant will receive two printed books: Participant’s Reference Book and Participant’s Activities Book. For students taking the course online the materials will be mailed to you before the course begins at no additional charge.* 

The Participant’s Reference Book includes the printed content of the course. It addresses the following six key human resource management practices:

1. Human Resource Management. Gain a clear understanding of the HR function.
2. Employment Law. Enhance your ability to apply key HR legislation.
3. Recruitment and Selection. Develop important skills for selecting employees.
4. Compensation and Benefits. Learn the key elements of a total compensation system.
5. Employee Development. Obtain an understanding of orientation, development, and training.
6. Performance Management. Discover the purpose and process for performance evaluation. 

The Participant’s Activities Book contains copies of the instructor slides with room for notes and application activities. 

Web-based study tools and resources  

The Web-based tools are designed to support the print materials, provide added opportunities to review and master HR concepts, and gain confidence. The tools are available to all SHRM Essentials of HR Management program participants. 
Laptop- Screen Display of SHRM Materials 

EVALUATE your current knowledge

• Pre-test to gauge current knowledge
• SmartStudy tool to develop a study plan
• Reports that measure progress

LEARN about key HR topics

• Module-specific test for each module to check mastery of key information
• Glossary of key terms for quick reference
• Resource Center that includes additional resources and reference material

DEMONSTRATE your HR understanding

• Threaded case study featuring real-life scenarios to apply concepts learned throughout the course
• Post-test to assess learning gain

*For students living outside of the contiguous United States shipping costs will be an additional fee charged separately from the tuition cost. Please note that shipping costs may vary depending on the mailing location. 

To receive a Certificate of Completion from George Mason University and SHRM, 100% attendance and participation are expected from participants.

Designed as a thorough introduction to HR basics, the SHRM Essentials of HR Management course provides a solid foundation in human resource management that improves HR job performance across multiple job titles and functions.

This course is designed for:

• New and junior HR practitioners who need to increase their knowledge base.
• Small business owners or office managers who perform the HR function for their company.
• Business managers who want to learn basic HR best practices to avoid costly litigation.
• New or experienced managers interested in learning more about employee management skills. 
• Representatives selling or supporting HR systems and services.
• International HR personnel wishing to increase their knowledge of U.S. HR practices.
• Job seekers who are investigating HR as a new career option or want to have HR as a skill for future positions.

Maintain Your SHRM Credential with Recertification

HR professionals can earn recertification 36 PDC’s for their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential through Mason’s HR course offerings.

Special Notice Regarding Refund and Cancellation Policy for all HR Courses: We are unable to process refunds for textbooks once received.

 

Please note, all of our HR courses have pre-work that must be completed prior to the beginning of the program. You will have approximately one week to complete the work. At that time, your instructor will email you the assignments with instructions on how to complete them.