Training Professional in Human Resources

In this course, you'll discover the qualifications for HR certification and who is eligible. You'll also learn about the contents of the PHR® Exam by HRCI® and how the test is constructed. In addition, you'll try the HR skill assessment tool to determine skill level and develop a personalized study plan.

• In this course, you'll explore and interpret the US laws and

• regulations that impact the HR Body of Knowledge. In addition,
• you'll learn the process of how the US constructs and then passes
• laws. Specifically, you'll explore labor laws and executive orders,
• as well as civil rights, employment, privacy and consumer
• protection, and federal government and agency legislation. This
• course can be used in preparation for the HR Certification
• Institute® (HRCI®) PHR® certification exam.

• Many great ideas turn into successful businesses, but first the

• idea must be developed. Discover the considerations that are made
• regarding the external environment in order to create thriving
• businesses. In addition, discover the tools used to measure
• effectiveness. This course can be used in preparation for the HR
• Certification Institute® (HRCI®) PHR® certification exam.

• Not many HR professionals have the opportunity to build a

• business from the ground up or restructure the company for
• efficiencies. Whether or not that challenge comes along, it is
• beneficial to have the knowledge of designing and reshaping the
• organization to meet business goals and objectives. Explore the
• various options and how to optimize the different characteristics
• that make each business unique. Discover the choices available to
• constructing dynamic organizations to yield top results. This
• course can be used in preparation for the HR Certification
• Institute® (HRCI®) PHR® certification exam.

• What is human resources – people or function? In defining this

• nucleus, you'll explore both – what it means to the company, its
• function, roles, responsibilities, and essential measurements.
• You'll learn how HR can be effective for the organization while
• providing value to its stakeholders. This course can be used in
• preparation for the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) PHR®
• certification exam.

Every profession has its bag of tricks, and HR is no different – HR borrows from everyone else! In this course, you'll learn about some of the essential tools and processes to help become a trusted partner and adviser. This course can be used in preparation for the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) PHR® certification exam.

• As the economic pendulum swings, top talent comes and goes and

• the replacement effort starts over, or can even shift. In this
• course, you'll learn how HR can aid in assessing the workforce and
• helping to find top talent with the right tools in place. You'll
• examine talent planning, forecasting, flexible staffing, structural
• workforce change, business restructuring, and transition
• techniques. This course can be used in preparation for the HR
• Certification Institute® (HRCI®) PHR® certification exam.

• Great branding isn't just for marketing. Employees are consumers

• too, and that same marketing power should also be directed toward
• the employer brand to help create great candidate experiences and
• attract the best and brightest talent. Recognizing that the US is
• in the midst of a talent shortage, HR is forced to become more
• creative and prescriptive in sourcing efforts. In this course,
• you'll learn how to create a sustainable talent pipeline. This
• course can be used in preparation for the HR Certification
• Institute® (HRCI®) PHR® certification exam.

• Short-term hires are costly, so HR wants to yield the highest

• ROI by ensuring a good fit for both employer and employee. In this
• course, you'll explore the life cycle of landing the right
• candidates. You'll also learn why it's important to gain a solid
• foundation of the laws and current trends, which will all help you
• become more effective at recruiting. This course can be used in
• preparation for the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) PHR®
• certification exam.

To be successful at developing people, organizations need a foundation. In this course, you'll explore the foundational concepts that exist to help employees peacefully interact, coexist, and thrive with each other.

Performance management is one of the most difficult organizational processes. In this course, you'll discover why, and learn how time has transformed some of the processes with negative intent. In addition, you'll explore HR's role in helping managers and employees be successful.

• HR certification is the preparation for being a lifelong

• learner, and is the start of many more trainings HR will take – and
• perhaps give. Regardless of which training, understanding the
• mechanics and how people will receive them are equally important.
• In this course, you'll explore the different methodologies, embrace
• the process, and understand HR's role in helping to develop
• people.

Why is there always so much confusion on how much to pay for a job when there is a very well defined process? Let's uncover this well-kept secret and why there is confusion. In this course, you'll also learn how to squash all the noise and better respond to inquiries on how salaries for jobs are derived.

• It's not all about the money…or is it? In this course, you'll

• explore the different types of compensation and how to determine
• how much an individual is paid and by what type of compensation
• based on the type of work being done. Though HR is not responsible
• for payroll, they are usually the first line of response, so
• understanding how payroll works and verifying calculations will be
• important.

• Top of mind for most recruits is "What benefits are offered?"

• This is usually generalized to mean "group healthcare," but there
• are so many more options to explore. In this course, you'll learn
• about which benefits are mandatory, optional, and not required to
• be offered, and which rules must be followed. It's a relatively
• straightforward topic, but heavily backed with legislation that can
• easily jeopardize an organization's entire plan.

• Each week, more time is spent in the workplace than any other

• location, and employees therefore form relationships with the
• people they work with. It is incumbent upon HR to create an
• environment that is conducive to making that healthy for the
• employees while productive for the organization. Understanding
• human relations skills is not sufficient; the organization needs to
• embody that spirit as well. In this course, you'll learn how to
• prepare the organization to be more receptive to building positive
• human relations.

• Negative behaviors have negative consequences. HR provides

• managers and employees with the documents to establish
• organizational policies and guidelines to ensure consistent
• communication. When violations occur, they should be dealt with
• fairly across employees groups, following a documented process.
• Should the need arise for employees to exit the organization,
• regardless of the reason, courtesy and confidentially are extended.
• In this course, we'll explore a series of infractions that can
• escalate from minor to grave and the various actions that are
• within the realm of HR.

Not only is HR concerned about the wellbeing of employees, but it's also about security and access issues to property and data. In this course, you'll learn about the various types of organizational risks that keep HR on their toes, and you'll explore the risks and mitigation actions that HR can leverage.

• Whether a company has a union or not has nothing to do with HR

• or the company, but it's important to know how to manage
• effectively with a union. In this course, we'll explore processes
• when a union interacts with an organization and organizes a
• campaign, and how to effectively manage with a union contract in
• effect.

• It's almost time for the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)

• PHR® certification exam, and there are just a few more pointers
• that will add the finishing touches. In this course, you'll learn
• how to reinforce content knowledge by applying good study habits
• and deploying testing strategies. As a bonus, you'll explore
• additional content to expand your knowledge base or save for
• recertification credits.

• To test your knowledge on the skills and competencies being
• measured by the vendor certification exam. TestPrep can be taken in
• either Study or Certification mode. Study mode is designed to
• maximize learning by not only testing your knowledge of the
• material, but also by providing additional information on the
• topics presented. Certification mode is designed to test your
• knowledge of the material within a structured testing environment,
• providing valuable feedback at the end of the test.