Professional in Human Resources: Business Environment
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.
0.6 Hours
- Recall the federal laws and regulations related to business organizing activities prior to 1960
- Recall the federal laws and regulations related to managing the business environment
- Describe the element to establish the business strategy
- Identify the different types of legal structures of how a business can organize
- Describe the effects of competition on the business
- Describe the external business environment
- Define the key business elements that impact the environment
- List the tools used to measure the business environment
- Knowledge Check: Establishing a Business
- Summarize the key concepts covered in this course
Professional in Human Resources: Business Planning
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.
0.6 Hours
- Identify and classify the types of business stakeholders
- Identify the hierarchies in business structures
- Distinguish between the types of organizational structures
- Define the key elements to structure organizations
- Describe the different organizational units within a business and how they function
- Describe the functions of management
- Knowledge Check: Understanding Business Planning
- Summarize the key concepts covered in this course
Professional in Human Resources: HR Organization
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.
1 Hour
- Describe the functions of the HR
- Department
Identify the role of the HR professional - Define corporate governance and HR’s role in the process
- Differentiate between corporate and personal ethics
- Identify the role of HR for CSR and its impact on the organization
- Recommend and implement best practices to mitigate internal and external employment threats
- Define recordkeeping requirements for various HR functions
- Refine the HR records retention process
- Describe the metrics HR uses to validate its overall effectiveness
- List measures to validate business impact and provide useful information to management
- List metrics used to measure HR’s tactical accountability
- Knowledge Check: Defining the Value of the HR Organization
- Summarize the key concepts covered in this course
Professional in Human Resources: HR Tools and Processes
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.
1.2 Hours
- List the types of partnerships available to HR organizations
- List the types of solutions available to HR organizations
- List the types of technologies that support effective HR data processing and analysis
- Describe the reporting spectrum and how it provides value
- Describe the different types of research techniques
- Identify the methods and tools for data analysis
- Describe the process to contract with vendors to support organizational needs
- Describe the project management process and tools
- Describe the change management process and tools
- Knowledge Check: Applying HR Tools and Processes
- Summarize the key concepts covered in this course
