The content, assignments, and assessments for Human Resources Management are aligned to the following learning outcomes.For a complete list of topics covered in the course, see the Detailed Learning Outcomes. 

Module 1: The Role of Human Resources

Discuss the importance and the role of human resources management

• Explain the concept of human resource management
• Describe the functions of human resource management

Module 2: Human Resource Strategy and Planning

Discuss strategy in human resources management, and how to create a human resources plan

• Discuss the foundations of human resource management
• Discuss the strategic management process
• Discuss human resource strategic planning

Module 3: Human Capital Trends

Discuss people analytics and human capital trends

• Explain the concept of people analytics
• Identify the use of people analytics in strategy
• Discuss human capital trends

Module 4: Diversity in the Workplace

Identify the laws relevant to avoiding discrimination in human resources management and discuss how to develop and support a diverse workforce

• Summarize the legislation regarding employment discrimination
• Discuss EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) compliance best practices and enforcement
• Discuss the benefits & challenges of a diverse workforce
• Discuss how to promote diversity within your organization
• Highlight current diversity-related trends

Module 5: Workforce Planning

Describe the processes of job analysis, job design, and employment forecasting and discuss their importance in workforce planning

• Describe the steps in the workforce planning process
• Describe the job analysis process
• Explain the purpose and elements of job descriptions
• Discuss job design techniques and impacts

Module 6: Recruitment and Selection

Assess various recruitment and selection strategies, processes, and laws

• Discuss the recruitment process
• Discuss recruiting sources
• Discuss how to avoid discrimination in the recruiting process
• Discuss the selection process

Module 7: Onboarding, Training, and Developing Employees

Assess various onboarding, employee training & development and career management strategies

• Explain the value of onboarding
• Explain how to design, conduct, and evaluate employee training
• Explain how to develop employees

Module 8: Compensation and Benefits

Discuss various compensation and benefits plans and their effectiveness

• Discuss the laws regulating compensation
• Discuss various types of compensation
• Discuss benefits and benefit trends

Module 9: Performance Management and Appraisal

Evaluate various methods of performance management and employee appraisal

• Discuss the purpose of performance management
• Discuss the appraisal process
• Discuss ways to improve appraisal effectiveness

Module 10: Building Positive Employee Relations

Discuss strategies and methods to build and maintain positive employees relations

• Describe employee engagement
• Identify conflicts that affect work relationships

Module 11: Employee Termination

Discuss legal and social ramifications of employee termination, as well as those of downsizing an organization

• Discuss the impact of downsizing on the organization and employees
• Identify the legal and social effects of terminating an employee

Module 12: Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Discuss the rights and responsibilities of employees and their employers

• Discuss laws relating to employee rights
• Discuss the employee-employer contractual relationship
• Discuss disciplinary factors and guidelines

Module 13: Union-Management Relations

Differentiate between union and non-union organizations, and discuss the importance of union–management relations

• Explain why and how workers join unions
• Describe the laws that impact union and management relations
• Discuss the changing role and relevance of unions

Module 14: Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Identify the laws and challenges around safety, health, and risk management

• Describe the legal obligations for workplace safety and health
• Describe the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) inspection & enforcement process
• Explain how to improve workplace safety
• Discuss human resource management risk management

Module 15: Corporate Social Responsibility

Discuss the importance and legal ramifications of ethics, social responsibility, and sustainability in the modern business environment

• Explain the concept and business relevance of ethics
• Explain the concept and business relevance of sustainability
• Explain the concept and business relevance of corporate social responsibility

Module 16: Managing Global Human Resources

Discuss the opportunities and challenges of managing human resources in the global business environment

• Identify the benefits of a geographically dispersed workforce
• Describe ways to engage a global team

Module 17: Managing Human Resources in Small & Entrepreneurial Businesses

Identify the unique challenges and processes of managing human resources in small and entrepreneurial businesses

• Discuss how to determine resource requirements
• Summarize employment laws relevant to small businesses
• Identify essential HR-related forms and publications and related resources
• Discuss how to hire for a start-up culture and environment