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Human Resources Studies
Add value to your organization by increasing proficiency in employment law, employee benefits, employee relations, compensation, selection and staffing, and performance management and appraisal.
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Description
Human Resources is an evolving and dynamic field that challenges the ability of even the most seasoned professionals to keep abreast of policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and best practices. In response to these demands, eCornell has partnered with Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) to adapt its renowned Human Resources Studies Certificate Series for convenient online delivery. This series of 12 courses focuses on fundamental issues related to employment law, employee benefits, employee relations, compensation, selection and staffing, and performance management and appraisal.
Designed for generalists needing to acquire targeted skills as well as specialists needing to broaden their knowledge, these courses deliver the expertise HR professionals need to improve their performance, add greater value to their organization, and advance their careers. Participants who earn the Certificate in Human Resources Studies possess a recognized and highly-regarded credential to give them the competitive edge they are seeking.
Who Should Take This Certificate?
Human Resource employees and managers seeking an opportunity to obtain a richer, deeper understanding of human resources policies and practices from a leading Ivy League institution.
Certificate Information
The human resource certificate program consists of twelve courses. You may choose to purchase and take any of these courses individually, or take all twelve courses in any sequence and receive Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations' Human Resources Studies Certificate. We also offer the flexible option of mixing and matching classroom workshops with online programs toward the completion of the certificate series. The human resource management certificate comprises the following courses:
ILRHR501
Issues and Concepts in Equal Employment Opportunities Law
Learn how federal, state, and local laws affect your employees and your organization as a whole.
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ILRHR502
Employment Laws for the HR Professional
Recognize and manage legal issues in the workplace; familiarize yourself with OSHA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, and state laws and their applications.
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ILRHR503
Fundamentals of Retirement Benefits
Negotiate, procure, and administer attractive benefits packages. Learn how an understanding of retirement plans can enhance their value to the organization and its employees.
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ILRHR504
Fundamentals of Welfare and Flexible Benefits
Learn about benefits and health plans and accurately communicate that information to your employees. Understand all available options, including flexible benefits and flexible spending accounts.
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ILRHR505
Organizational Culture and Work/Life Balance
Use a strong employee relations program to inspire optimal performance from employees. Promote balance between work and life and recognize how everyone’s actions reflect corporate culture and strategy.
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ILRHR506
Communicating and Coaching and Counseling for Improved Performance
Improve performance and resolve workplace issues through effective communications with all members of an organization. Provide counseling and coaching to employees.
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ILRHR507
Applying a Compensation Model: Internal and Legal Considerations
Align your organization's compensation plan to its strategic goals. Use Total Compensation to conduct internal analyses and identify direct and indirect methods of compensation.
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ILRHR508
Expanding the Compensation Model: External and Structural Considerations
Use market analysis to implement changes to a compensation plan. Assess external factors and create a dynamic model to administer compensation.
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ILRHR509
Selection and Staffing: The Selection Process
Identify staffing needs and search effectively for the best candidates. Create a long-term, systematic approach to hiring.
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ILRHR510
Selection and Staffing: The Staffing Process
Retain your valued employees, and manage departures and workforce reductions. Systematically assess the effectiveness of selection and staffing in your organization.
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ILRHR511
Assessing, Designing, and Implementing Performance Management Systems
Drive productivity and growth through performance management. Learn how to develop, implement, and assess a performance appraisal system.
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ILRHR512
Achieving Year-Round Performance Management and Appraisal
Appraise employee performance through constant feedback, effective communication, and goal-oriented leadership. Learn how to establish goals, identify development opportunities, and pinpoint areas for improvement.
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Accreditation
Participants who successfully complete all twelve courses in this certificate series will receive a Human Resources Studies Certificate from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations.
Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) will give .6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to each student who successfully completes each course. Students can apply to the ILR school for the CEU units after they have successfully completed the courses.
ACE CREDIT Recommendation
The American Council on Education recommends this Certificate Program for 3 semester hours in Human Resources Management and 3 semester hours in Employment Law in the upper division baccalaureate degree category.
HRCI Recertification
The courses in this certificate series have each been approved for six (6) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute. Please contact the Human Resource Certificate Institute (HRCI) for further information about certification or recertification.
With all eCornell courses, access is easy. Participants only need a computer and an Internet
connection. To view specific technology requirements, visit our
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