Professional Development Certificate in Human Resource Management

Develop and retain a high quality team for your organization!
Bemidji State University's Center for Research and Innovation will be offering the following web-based professional development certificate:

"Online Professional Development Certificate in Human Resource Management"

Explore, through this 12-week program, the roles and responsibilities of human resource professionals in small business, and build a network of people who serve similar roles. This network of on-line learning and resources will continue long after the course has ended.

A major part of this program is learning from other professionals in the human resources field. Participation in the discussion forum and interacting with fellow students increases the value and knowledge gained through this certificate. You are encouraged to share your knowledge and experience throughout the program.

Topics to be addressed include:
Role of Human Resources in your organization. Affirmative Action, Discrimination, and Harassment Job Analysis Job Applications and Interviews Employee Issues, Benefits, and Workers Compensation	Recruiting and Hiring Performance Management Systems Coaching Poor Performance, Discipline and Terminations Components of an Employee Handbook Organizational Culture and Employee Involvement Strategy
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:	This course is developed using the principles of applied learning. The outcome of the certificate program is tangible. The student can immediately apply it to their organization. Possible final project:
Explain the role and function of the human resources department Implement an employee recruitment and retention program Develop an employee career development program Describe equitable compensation systems Develop organizational policy and procedures Develop emergency response plans Access resources to understand various human resource laws	A comprehensive outline for an employee handbook An employee compensation plan A training program for one position or department in your organization Job descriptions for a variety of positions in your organizations Personal project agreed upon between you and the instructor

For more information, or to register, please contact the Center for Research and Innovation
Download a registration form here (PDF)