Course Overview for the SHRM Essentials of HR Management - Northwestern School of Professional Studies

Program Courses

PDP courses are offered online, remotely, and on-campus. Please refer to the Schedule Notes for course delivery information.

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SHRM 201-0 : Essentials of Human Resources

Description

The SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course is 18 hours.

Throughout this course, you will develop the following HR critical competencies:

• Identify areas where and how HR should be a strategic partner to your organization.

• Build your knowledge of HR practices, behaviors and activities.

• Apply newly learned HR knowledge to practical activities, similar to those required on the job.

• Plan for ways to transfer the knowledge and skills learned from training to on-the-job tasks.

• Explore career opportunities within the world of HR and how you can drive your future.

Registered students can access their online course site here. An activated NetID and password is required for login. *Please note: It may take up to 24 hours for registered students to be added to the online course platform.