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Foundations of HR: Practices and Techniques

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This course offers a complete survey of human resources for those interested in launching a career in the field or for those who need a comprehensive refresher. Sessions cover the philosophy and management objectives of the generalist HR department, such as job design; recruitment techniques; rules and discipline implementation; and employee orientation, training, development, appraisal, compensation, and benefits. This course prepares you to put the most up-to-date human resources practices into action. NYU SPS is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM SCP® recertification activities.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 3

You'll walk away with

  • The ability to distinguish between strategic, operational, and transactional human resources
  • The skills to identify the cost, impact, and measurement of HR initiatives

Ideal for

  • Professionals who want to explore the core concepts of human resources
  • Professionals with little to no knowledge of human resources

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Registration is recommended at least three weeks before the course start date.