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Principles of Human Resource Management Specialization

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Principles of Human Resource Management Specialization

Human Resource Management Essentials.

Develop HR Skills To Recruit, Manage Performance, And Support Compliance

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What you'll learn

  • Develop strategic HR plans to attract, develop, and retain talent while aligning with organizational goals.

  • Apply legal and ethical frameworks to effectively manage employee relations, safety, and workplace compliance.

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July 2026

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Specialization - 8 course series

Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

Course 1, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Apply core human resource management principles to establish and manage effective HR functions.

  • Analyze HRM's strategic role and its impact on organizational performance using key frameworks.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Staff Management
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Organizational Strategy
Category: Business Management
Category: Workforce Management
Category: Human Resource Management
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Performance Management
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Human Resource Policies
Category: Human Resources
Category: Strategic Planning
Job Analysis

Job Analysis

Course 2, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the foundational principles of organizational design, including structure, delegation, and span of control.

  • Develop comprehensive job descriptions by conducting systematic job analysis.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Writing
Category: Analysis
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Job Evaluation
Category: Workforce Planning
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Business Research
Category: Report Writing
Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Job Analysis
Category: Delegation Skills
Category: Organizational Structure
Talent Management

Talent Management

Course 3, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Develop a recruitment strategy that integrates planning, sourcing, and advertising to attract qualified job candidates.

  • Design and implement a structured selection process using effective screening, interviewing, and evaluation techniques.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Talent Sourcing
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Workforce Planning
Category: Process Design
Category: Advertising
Category: Talent Recruitment
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Recruitment Strategies
Category: Verification And Validation
Category: Full Cycle Recruitment
Category: Talent Management
Category: Recruitment
Training and Performance

Training and Performance

Course 4, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Design effective employee onboarding, training, and performance management systems to boost workforce capability.

  • Evaluate employee career paths to support development, retention, and strategic promotion decisions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Employee Onboarding
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: New Hire Orientations
Category: Management Training And Development
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: On-The-Job Training
Category: People Development
Category: Performance Appraisal
Category: Training and Development
Category: Performance Review
Category: Training Programs
Category: Talent Management
Category: Performance Management
Category: Employee Retention
Category: Human Resources
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Employee Training
Benefits Administration

Benefits Administration

Course 5, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Design effective compensation systems by establishing pay rates and developing competency-based pay plans.

  • Evaluate financial incentives and benefit programs to improve employee retention and productivity.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Compensation Management
Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Administration
Category: Job Evaluation
Category: Compensation Analysis
Category: Compensation and Benefits
Category: Compensation Strategy
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Benefits Administration
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Program Implementation
Employee Relations

Employee Relations

Course 6, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate employment laws and labor relations, including discrimination, collective bargaining, and grievance procedures.

  • Manage workplace safety by applying OSHA standards and effective accident prevention techniques.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Negotiation
Category: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Category: Workplace inclusivity
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Labor Compliance
Category: Safety Culture
Category: Labor Law
Category: Employee Relations
Category: Health And Safety Standards
Category: Staff Management
Category: Human Resource Management
Category: Accident Prevention
Category: Occupational Safety And Health
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Labor Relations
Ethics in the Workplace

Ethics in the Workplace

Course 7, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the role of HRM in promoting workplace ethics and managing employee discipline.

  • Apply best practices for managing employee dismissals ethically and effectively.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Personal Integrity
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Behavior Management
Category: Decision Making
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Disciplinary Procedures
Category: Professionalism
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Staff Management
Category: Employee Relations
Category: Drive Engagement
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Human Resources
Category: Employee Engagement
Global Human Resource Management

Global Human Resource Management

Course 8, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze how inter-country differences create unique challenges for international human resource management.

  • Develop strategies to staff, train, and manage a global workforce effectively.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Training and Development
Category: Management Training And Development
Category: Employee Training
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Intercultural Competence
Category: Human Capital
Category: Recruitment
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Staff Management
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Labor Compliance
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Workforce Planning
Category: Human Resource Management
Category: Training Programs
Category: Workforce Management
Category: International Relations
Category: Human Resource Policies
Category: Human Resources

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