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