Course Materials

SHRM Learning System Modules (may be taught in different order)

Module 1: Strategic Management
Includes the role of HR in organizations, strategic planning, external environment, organizational structure/internal HR partners, measuring HR effectiveness, ethical issues, the legislative environment.

Module 2: Workforce Planning and Employment
Covers key legislation affecting employee rights, privacy and consumer protection, EEO/Affirmative Action, gender discrimination and harassment, organizational staffing, job analysis and documentation, recruitment, selection, employment practices, organizational exit, employee records management.

Module 3: Human Resource Development
Examines HRD assessment, design, development, implementation and evaluation, key legislation, adult learning and motivation, career development, developing leaders, organizational development, performance management.

Module 4: Total Rewards
Includes key legislation, total compensation, pay administration, compensation systems, overview of benefit programs, government-mandated benefits, voluntary benefits, compensation and benefits for international employees, evaluating total compensation and communicating it to employees.

Module 5: Employee and Labor Relations
Covers key legislation, employee relations, employee involvement strategies, work rules in Union and Nonunion environments, communication of laws, regulations and organizational policies, discipline and resolving formal complaints, Union organizing, unfair labor practices, collective bargaining, strikes and secondary boycotts, public-sector labor relations, international employee and labor relations.

Module 6: Risk Management
Examines key legislation, safety, health and security.

The SHRM Learning System TM course materials will include:

• Diagnostic pre- and post-test questions for each module
• Learning software with practice tests
• Electronic flashcards to print or download to handheld device
• Electronic glossary, which includes key HR terms and definitions
• Access to interactive webcasts
• Six self-study print modules
• Special SPHR supplement for focused learning


SPRING 2010 (projected)
Class Schedule & Location

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
twelve (12) Mondays
February 1- April 26, 2010

(no class on March 15, since GSU is closed)

Coastal Georgia Center
305 Fahm Street, Savannah


Mandatory orientation:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Monday, January 25

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